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INTCO Medical Earns LCA, Carbon Footprint Certifications
2025.07.16
INTCO Medical, the largest latex-free disposable gloves manufacturer, is the first medical consumables/equipment manufacturer in China to secure both LCA (Life Cycle Assessment) and carbon footprint certifications for its disposable nitrile gloves and vinyl gloves. This milestone underscores the company’s leadership in driving green transformation across the sector.
A product’s carbon footprint, measuring total greenhouse gas emissions throughout its lifecycle, serves as a key indicator for climate impact. Based on ISO 14067:2018 standards, the certification covers the “cradle-to-gate” stage—from raw material processing to factory delivery. At INTCO Medical’s Anhui Huaibei production base, a 3.5g nitrile glove and a 4.5g vinyl glove have a carbon footprint of 0.0504kg and 0.0317kg, respectively.
LCA, broader than carbon footprint certification, systematically assesses environmental impacts across the entire product lifecycle, including resource consumption, health risks, and global environmental issues, following ISO 14040:2006 and ISO 14044:2006 standards. This dual certification reflects INTCO Medical’s deep commitment to comprehensive environmental responsibility, going beyond singular carbon emission tracking.
The company has pledged to reduce per-glove carbon emissions by 25% by 2030 (vs. 2022) and achieve operational carbon neutrality by 2050. In 2024 alone, it cut per-glove carbon emissions by 20.70% and water consumption by 11.02%, optimised packaging to save 80% paper, and used over 11.1 million FSC-certified green packages, with all “three wastes” meeting discharge standards.
As a green leader, INTCO Medical continues to advance sustainability through its dual certifications and ongoing environmental initiatives. These efforts not only reinforce its commitment to reducing environmental impact but also set a new benchmark for the industry, driving broader adoption of green practices in the manufacturing of disposable gloves.
