Advancing Sustainability

As a subsidiary of Karex, Pasante Healthcare Ltd directly benefits from these global sustainability benchmarks by securing a fully audited, ethically sourced, and low-carbon supply chain. For Pasante’s customers—including healthcare providers, retail partners, and end consumers—this means access to high-quality sexual health and wellness products backed by verified ESG standards. From reduced-plastic packaging and FSC-certified materials to fair-trade rubber initiatives, these advancements allow customers to meet their own environmental and social procurement goals without compromising on product safety, reliability, or cost-efficiency.

Karex has reinforced its sustainability leadership with an overall ESG score of 4.8 out of 5, securing its place on the FTSE4Good Bursa Malaysia Index for 2026. The score ranks significantly above industry benchmarks, backed by top ratings in social and governance practices alongside continuous environmental improvements.

Key Sustainability Highlights

• Industry-Leading ESG Scores: Karex achieved perfect 5.0/5 ratings in both Social and Governance themes, alongside a 4.4/5 in Environment, marking a steady rise from its 3.2 overall score in 2020.
• Circular Rubber Devulcanization: In partnership with Heriot-Watt University Malaysia, Karex developed an additive-free, zero-waste devulcanization process to recycle rejected condoms into rubber crepes and flakes for footwear, mats, and automotive use—processing up to 90 metric tonnes monthly.
• By-Product Upcycling & Waste Diversion: Total waste diverted from disposal rose by 85% to 255 MT in 2024. Additionally, 22 MT of production glass is recycled annually, while dust powder and filter cake are being trailed with Universiti Putra Malaysia as potential biofertilizers.
• Rooftop Solar Expansion: Operations went live on a 2.2 MWp solar installation at Innolatex in Thailand (offsetting 26,000 tons of CO2 annually) and a 189 kW system in Malaysia, generating substantial cost and carbon savings.
• Sustainable Packaging & Ethical Sourcing: The company has reduced plastic content by up to 40% using paper-foil pouches and recyclable greyback boxboard, alongside sourcing FSC-certified paper and supporting fair rubber supply chains.