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On June 13, the "2025 ESG and High-Quality Development Innovation Forum" was held in Beijing, where the "Golden Antelope Excellent Practice Cases" winning cases were announced. INTCO Medical, recognised as the largest latex-free disposable gloves manufacturer, was awarded the "2025 ESG Model Enterprise" for its comprehensive implementation of ESG principles and commitment to sustainable development, earning widespread recognition across all ESG evaluation dimensions.

As China's ESG development stands at the intersection of three strategic choices—compliance and value, domestic and international, passive and active—all participants are challenged to shift from "formal compliance" to "substantive value." Hosted by Times Media Group, the forum gathered representatives from authoritative institutions, leading enterprises, and professional associations to explore China's wisdom in ESG development.

The "Golden Antelope Excellent Practice Cases" aim to honour enterprises and individuals at the forefront of ESG. The "2025 ESG Model Enterprise" award specifically recognises leaders in ESG practice. As a global leader in medical consumables, INTCO Medical is driving industrial upgrading through technological innovation, fulfilling environmental commitments through green initiatives, and embracing global opportunities through open collaboration. The company remains dedicated to innovation and responsibility, continuously serving global health needs with human ingenuity.

INTCO Medical has long leveraged innovation to deepen its focus on three key segments: medical consumables, rehabilitation equipment, and physiotherapy care. The company meets diverse global customer needs by enhancing R&D capabilities and accelerating "intelligent manufacturing upgrades" through automation and AI integration. In 2024, INTCO invested ¥398 million in R&D, launching 55 new products— a 197% increase from 2023—demonstrating its commitment to technological advancement in latex-free disposable gloves and other medical solutions.

In its green transformation, INTCO Medical has made sustainability a core strategy, pledging to reduce carbon emissions per glove by 25% by 2030 (based on 2022 levels) and achieve carbon neutrality in its operations by 2050. In 2024, the company made significant progress: carbon emissions per glove dropped 20.70% year-on-year, solar power generation reached 3.538 million kWh, and the use of FSC-certified packaging materials increased by 77.73%. These efforts solidify INTCO's role as the largest latex-free disposable gloves manufacturer with a strong environmental focus.

As a responsible corporate citizen, INTCO has established a robust supply chain management system, strengthening ESG risk management, enhancing supply chain resilience, and promoting collaborative development. In 2024, the company conducted 198 supplier trainings and 268 technical seminars, supporting improvement plans for 1,100 suppliers. Committed to improving lives, INTCO has advanced universal healthcare through lightweight, intelligent mobility products and systematic initiatives, donating over ¥75.82 million to society by the end of 2024. The company also values talent as a core asset, fostering a fair, inclusive work environment that supports employee well-being and career growth.

In corporate governance, INTCO integrates sustainable development into its management framework, establishing a modern governance system to protect shareholder rights. The company maintains a "zero-tolerance" policy toward corruption, strengthens information security management, and ensures effective risk prevention—all critical to sustaining its leadership in medical consumables and latex-free disposable gloves.

For INTCO Medical, ESG practice is a proactive commitment to sustainability, and the "2025 ESG Model Enterprise" award acknowledges its achievements in this realm. Recognising that ESG is a shared ecosystem, INTCO will deepen its ESG strategy, collaborating with partners to create a sustainable future. As the largest latex-free disposable gloves manufacturer, INTCO continues to lead by example in integrating ESG principles with business excellence.