Advancing Low-Carbon Manufacturing and Global Sustainability Commitments

Report highlights clean energy, innovation and ESG recognition

ZIBO, China, July 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- INTCO Medical ("the Company"), a leading global manufacturer of disposable gloves, has released its 2025 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report, outlining progress in emissions reduction, clean energy adoption, product innovation, quality management, corporate governance and social responsibility as the Company advances its long-term sustainability strategy.

The report highlights INTCO Medical's efforts to integrate sustainability into its operations across the full value chain. In 2025, the Company continued to improve resource efficiency, expand the use of renewable energy and strengthen governance practices, while supporting product quality, responsible sourcing and employee development.

Advancing Low-Carbon Manufacturing

INTCO Medical continued to improve energy efficiency and reduce the environmental impact of its manufacturing operations. In 2025, carbon emissions per glove fell to 18.14 grams of carbon dioxide equivalent, down 11.14% year over year and 32.5% compared with the 2022 baseline, achieving ahead of schedule the Company's phased target of a 25% reduction by 2030. While water consumption per glove decreased to 0.20 liters, down 6.88%, meeting the Company's 2024 target.

The Company also generated 12,537.23 MWh of renewable electricity from solar and wind power. INTCO Medical targets carbon neutrality in its own operations by 2050.

Supporting Sustainable Growth Through Innovation

Innovation remained central to INTCO Medical's sustainability strategy. In 2025, the Company continued to invest in R&D, product upgrades and intelligent manufacturing, while advancing its core business segments: medical consumables, rehabilitation medical equipment and physical therapy.

The Company continued to enhance intelligent manufacturing capabilities, including automated production lines, precision process control and digital systems that boost production efficiency, product consistency and resource utilization. It maintained key market access qualifications and quality certifications, serving customers across more than 150 countries and regions.

Strengthening Quality, Governance and Supply Chain Responsibility

INTCO Medical continued to enhance its quality management and corporate governance systems. The Company follows internationally recognized quality management standards, including ISO 13485 and ISO 9001, and continually refines internal processes to support product consistency and operational efficiency.

Supply chain responsibility also remained a key focus. INTCO Medical works with a broad supplier network and incorporates sustainability considerations into supplier evaluation and management. The Company aims to build transparent, stable and mutually beneficial relationships with suppliers while supporting reliable product delivery for customers and responsible operations across its value chain.

Investing in People and Communities

The report also highlights INTCO Medical's efforts in employee development, workplace inclusion and community engagement. In 2025, the Company had 12,941 employees, with women accounting for 57.76% of the workforce, 35.00% of management roles and 55.56% of the Board of Directors. Employee training coverage reached 100%, averaging 31.55 hours per employee.

Beyond its operations, INTCO Medical continued to support public health, education, disability support and medical assistance initiatives. By year-end, the Company's cumulative charitable donations exceeded RMB 76.86 million.

Recognized for ESG Progress

INTCO Medical received multiple ESG ratings and recognitions in 2025, including a Wind ESG rating of A, the EcoVadis "Committed" badge for the second consecutive year, and WRAP and BSCI certifications. The Company's products also received both LCA and carbon footprint certifications. It was also named to S&P Global's Sustainability Yearbook (China Edition) 2025 as a Best Improvement Company and Bloomberg Businessweek/Green Gold's 2026 ESG Leaders to Watch list.

These recognitions underscore INTCO Medical's continued progress in ESG governance, responsible manufacturing and sustainable development, reinforcing its position as a global healthcare manufacturer with long-term ESG commitments.

The full 2025 ESG Report is available here.

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Advancing Low-Carbon Manufacturing and Global Sustainability Commitments

Advancing Low-Carbon Manufacturing and Global Sustainability Commitments

Two-time Olympic champion runs in Brazil with the smartwatch he helped create

BRASILIA, Brazil, July 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- For decades, elite racing relied on highly precise positioning and professional full-marathon modes — advantages strictly reserved for professional teams. To nail accurate pace tracking and stable full-race monitoring, runners once depended on sophisticated professional gear and dedicated coaching support; reliable, lab-level positioning and endurance data were truly only accessible to elite athletes. With the HUAWEI WATCH GT Runner 2, Huawei has brought professional-grade GPS accuracy and dedicated full-marathon modes to every course: steady, high-precision positioning in real races, reliable full-process monitoring throughout 42.195 km, refined through real-world racing and endorsed by the greatest marathon runner of all time.

Eliud Kipchoge, a marathon legend and two-time Olympic champion, serves as the smartwatch's global ambassador and played a direct role in its development alongside the high-performance team at dsm-firmenich. The Kenyan athlete embarked on Eliud's Running World, a two-year journey to run a marathon on each of the seven continents, with the goal of inspiring more active lifestyles around the world.

The second stop of the tour brings him back to a special place: Porto Alegre, on July 12, during the NB42K Porto Alegre. It was on Brazilian soil that Kipchoge won his first Olympic gold medal at the 2016 Summer Olympics, making this return particularly symbolic. "Each continent has its own spirit, and I want to share this journey with South America while inspiring people to believe that no human is limited," said the athlete.

What Kipchoge will put to the test in Porto Alegre is exactly what any runner can purchase today. The HUAWEI WATCH GT Runner 2 is designed to democratize sports science for runners of all levels.

One of the smartwatch's most innovative features is its Intelligent Marathon mode, which supports tracking for a wide range of World Athletics‑labeled races and guides athletes through preparation, race day, and recovery.

For instance, the device includes a virtual pacer that calculates pace deviations in real time, displaying an on‑screen avatar that shows runners the exact pace needed to hit their targets, kilometer by kilometer. In elite marathons, this level of support has typically been reserved for professional athletes; with the GT Runner 2, it is now available to everyone. For Kipchoge, it will serve as a tool to fine‑tune his race strategy on Porto Alegre's fast and flat course. For recreational runners, it means knowing precisely when to push harder and maintain pace.

Eliud Kipchoge wore the HUAWEI WATCH GT Runner 2 during the Porto Alegre Marathon, symbolizing the fusion of elite athletic performance and technological innovation. This has brought a device developed with insights from one of the greatest athletes in the history of the sport to runners worldwide. Importantly, he validated the watch's performance with his own pace: its accurate data and comprehensive features are not just lab‑tested — they are real‑world proven, personally tested by the legend.

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