Initiatives

To align with Qatar's sustainability goals and promote eco-conscious beauty choices, Watsons is proud to nominate two standout brands—Rimmel Blue Range and Naturals by Watsons—as part of the Qatar Sustainability Challenge. These brands reflect our commitment to providing environmentally friendly and ethically produced products in both cosmetics and skincare categories. Here’s how they contribute to sustainability:

Shake Shack has been making efforts to become more environmentally conscious and a "Plastic free-challenge" could involve initiative to educate the team and train all employees on the new plastic free protocols and the importance of environmental sustainability. Encourage the team to use eco-friendly alternatives like wooden utensils, compostable takeout containers or paper plant based packaging and to bring their own cup. We continuously improved based on what best for our store and customer base.

THE One has a strong emphasis on sustainability and helping the environment; their dedication extends beyond just selling furniture and accessories.

THE One ensures to actively recycle cardboard boxes and plastic waste generated from their operations. By collecting these materials and partnering with reputable recycling companies, they ensure that waste is properly managed and repurposed, minimizing landfill contributions.

BoConcept advocates for sustainability and environmentally friendly solutions and strives to minimize negative impacts on the environment in various ways; including initiatives in the showrooms, such as reusing and recycling all papers and packages to reduce waste.

At "Adore Again," Qatar’s premier circular thrift store, we are excited to propose our Jeans Giveaway Initiative, designed to foster sustainability and introduce the thrifting culture in Qatar. As pioneers in the circular economy, our mission is to demonstrate how fashion can be both trendy and environmentally friendly.

-Switching off lights for one hour from 8am to 9am during sustainability week.
- Increasing the AC temperature by one degree, in order to contribute towards reduced carbon footprint.

-Highlighting the importance of avoiding one time use plastic and the importance of reduce, reuse and recycle to students.
- Donate used books to relevant charity organizations.

1. Provided all employees personalised reusable water bottles and set up refilling stations to reduce usage of plastic water bottles.
2. Provided reusable tableware in the pantries for employees to use instead of disposables.
3. Encouraged employees to use the metro for their commute to work, and to carpool for external events.
4. Donated cubicles, office furniture, and IT equipment from the old building to Qatar Charity’s Tayf programme.

1. The QFCRA regularly recycles paper waste and yearly asks employees to donate old batteries for recycling.
2. We ensure responsible disposal of electronic waste by selecting vendors that effectively repurpose or recycle obsolete IT materials.

1. This year, the QFCRA selected suppliers who use recyclable materials for our branded merchandise.
2. The QFCRA, since 2020, has digitised all printed collaterals.