The special ESG task force of the China Association for Medical Devices released its highly anticipated "Industry Association ESG Total Score TOP20" list, along with the top twenty lists for the three ESG sub-dimensions. INTCO Medical, with its outstanding performance in environmental, social, and corporate governance aspects, clinched the second position in the overall score list. Additionally, it ranked first in the environmental category and second in the social and corporate governance categories.
As ESG continues to emerge as a vital driver for sustainable development, INTCO Medical, a global healthcare enterprise, places a high emphasis on ESG principles and practices. In recent years, INTCO Medical has garnered widespread attention and recognition in the ESG field. In 2023, it received an MSCI ESG rating upgrade to BBB and obtained a Wind ESG rating of AA. Moreover, it was honored with several awards, including the 2023 Caixin Summit Social Pioneer Enterprise Award, the 2023 Bloomberg Green Finance ESG50 Award for Annual Attention to Development Potential, and the 12th Public Welfare Festival ESG Practice Model Award.
By ranking second in the "A-Share Listed Medical Device Companies ESG TOP20" environmental dimension, INTCO Medical reaffirms its commitment to green, low-carbon, and sustainable development. According to the company's 2023 ESG report, it has installed photovoltaic panels that generated 1,202.89 megawatt-hours of electricity in 2022, marking a 14.02% increase from the previous year. Additionally, it has developed biodegradable nitrile gloves that positively impact the environment and utilizes Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified packaging materials for its therapy and nursing product lines, with 180,000 units packaged using FSC-certified materials in 2022.
In terms of social responsibility, INTCO Medical upholds its corporate values of "Love, Kindness, and Truth." It actively fulfills its social responsibilities through philanthropic donations, educational infrastructure construction, assistance to vulnerable groups, and health protection and education. To date, INTCO Medical has donated over 73 million yuan to society.