Karex
Karex Berhad, a leading player in the global condom manufacturing industry, is headquartered in Malaysia (MY) and operates extensively across Asia, Europe, and North America. Founded in 1988, Karex has established itself as a pioneer in the production of high-quality condoms, catering to both commercial and private label markets. The company is renowned for its innovative approach, offering a diverse range of products that include latex and non-latex condoms, which are distinguished by their superior quality and reliability. Karex's commitment to sustainability and social responsibility further enhances its market position, making it a trusted name in sexual health. With significant milestones such as being one of the largest condom manufacturers worldwide, Karex continues to lead the industry with its dedication to safety and excellence.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Karex's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
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Industry Benchmark
Karex's score of 2 is lower than 53% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Karex's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Karex, headquartered in Malaysia, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 19,010,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 32,064,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. This represents an increase in Scope 1 emissions from about 1,565,000 kg CO2e in 2022 and approximately 1,632,000 kg CO2e in 2021. Meanwhile, Scope 2 emissions rose from about 29,909,000 kg CO2e in 2022 and approximately 29,309,000 kg CO2e in 2021. Karex has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments. However, they continue to monitor their emissions and energy intensity, with a focus on improving manufacturing energy efficiency. The company’s emissions data reflects ongoing challenges in reducing carbon footprints within the industry, highlighting the need for strategic climate action moving forward.
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Add to project| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 1,632,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 29,309,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Karex is not committed to any reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
