The Clicks Group head office staff initiated an internal water awareness drive during National Water week to show how they are for love of water.
This included providing 800 stainless steel for love of water endorsed water bottles to all the staff member as well as providing email communication and putting up communication around the building that provided water facts and tips and ways in which individuals can make an impact on their personal water usage. The Water tips and facts, interviews about water and the For Love of Water song was also played on the Clicks in-store radio during National Water Week 2011.
Clicks Group is a health and beauty focused retail and supply group which has been listed on the JSE Limited since 1996. Through market-leading retail brands Clicks, Musica and The Body Shop, the group has over 575 stores across southern Africa. Clicks Group is a leader in the healthcare market where Clicks has the largest retail pharmacy chain with over 260 in-store dispensaries, including a direct-to-patient courier pharmacy service, while United Pharmaceutical Distributors (UPD) is South Africa’s leading full-range national pharmaceutical wholesaler.
The Clicks Group recognises that in order to contribute to the social and economic development of the country, it is necessary to invest time, financial and other resources in order to have the greatest possible impact. To this end, the Group will donate 1% NPAT for socio-economic development aligned to its policy.
The Group also recognises that, in order to positively influence the social and economic environment and have the desired impact on the communities, the need to create strategic and sustainable partnerships with government, non-governmental organisations, community based organisations and other relevant internal and external stakeholders is important.
