Iberian Equity Awards: Corticeira Amorim distinguished as a leader in investor relations, winning multiple awards.
António Rios de Amorim is named Personality of the Year in the Industry category of the Inspiring Portugal Awards, organised by Santander, Jornal de Negócios, Correio da Manhã and CMTV.
Navicork confirms the negative carbon footprint for Navicork FD01: Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) confirmes that each square metre of Navicork FD01 material retains more CO₂ than it emits, throughout the entire production cycle - from cork extraction until leaving the factory gate ("cradle-to-gate").
Amorim Cork Italy celebrates its 25th anniversary.
Amorim South Africa wins the International Business of the Year award on the 10th anniversary of the SAPCC Absa Business Excellence Awards 2024.
Merco Portugal 2024: Corticeira Amorim achieves top spot in the ranking of corporate reputation in the Manufacturing sector in Portugal.
Subsidiary of Corticeira Amorim acquires 100% of Intercap’s share capital: Italian group SACI, a subsidiary of Corticeira Amorim, acquires 100% of Intercap’s share capital, strengthening its competences in the sparkling wine sector.
Amorim News celebrates its 40th anniversary with over 160 editions published and 3 million copies distributed.
António Rios de Amorim eleito como Pioneiro no compromisso com os Objetivos de Desenvolvimento Sustentável pela Rede Portugal do Pacto Global das Nações Unidas.
World Finance Sustainability Award: Corticeira Amorim is recognised by World Finance magazine in the wine industry for its significant efforts to integrate Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) values in this segment.
First Capital Markets Day organised by Corticeira Amorim: In a significant move to strengthen investor relations, the inaugural “Capital Markets Day” successfully brought together Portuguese and International investors and analysts. The event started at the Herdade de Rio Frio estate, where participants were briefed on the Forestry Intervention Project.
António Ferreira de Amorim passes away, a leading figure of the third generation of the Amorim family, who leaves a legacy of hard work, determination, courage and responsibility.
Caixa Geral de Depósitos distinguishes Corticeira Amorim for its ESG practices: The company is recognised in the categories of “Environmental Transparency and Performance” and “Supply Chain”. The first award highlights its voluntary disclosure of carbon emissions and progres,s based on the CDP 2023 notation. The second award reflect's the company's commitment to ESG principles in the supply chain, including the pioneering financing initiative for suppliers of the raw material cork.
Amorim Cork Flooring achieves a 100% PVC-free portfolio: Wicanders Wise emerges as a fusion of comfort and eco-innovation, replacing all PVC-based products with natural cork solutions. An investment in digital printing technology ensures high durability without fossil components. With a presence in over 60 countries, Amorim Cork Flooring strengthens its leadership in sustainable flooring solutions.
Creation of Navicork: Innovative and Sustainable Decking Solutions for the Maritime Industry launched by Amorim Cork Composites.
First ESG credit line: Corticeira Amorim launches the first ESG credit line for raw-material cork suppliers, in partnership with Caixa Geral de Depósitos.
Amorim Top Series inaugurates two plants in Portugal: The opening of two new industrial units in Mozelos marks a significant expansion of Amorim Top Series' production capabilities, which not only doubles production capacity but also highlights the dedication to refining processes and maintaining the highest standards in the industry.
Iberian Equity Awards: Corticeira Amorim wins four awards at the Inaugural Iberian Equity Awards.
Korko's Building Blocks Sets have a negative carbon balance: A life cycle assessment (LCA) conducted by Itecons – the Institute of Research and Technological Development for Construction, Energy, Environment and Sustainability - concludes that the three available sets of «Building Blocks» (with 20, 40 and 60 pieces) all have a negative carbon balance. The sets with 20 and 40 pieces have a carbon balance of -19.88 kg CO2 eq. and -39.75 kg CO2 eq., respectively, while the set with 60 pieces has a carbon balance of -59.59 kg CO2 eq.
Amorim Sports cork infills have a negative carbon balance: A study, based on a tool specifically developed by PwC – PricewaterhouseCoopers, reveals that Amorim Sports cork infills contribute to a lower carbon footprint of sports surfaces, with a negative carbon balance of -72.5kg CO2e/kg.
Pact for "More and Better Jobs for Young People": An initiative promoted by the José Neves Foundation that has received support from Corticeira Amorim and 49 other Portuguese companies.
New Neutrocork Xpür cork stopper by Corticeira Amorim contributes to mitigating climate change: A recent study conducted by the consultancy firm PriceWaterhouseCoopers, demonstrates that the microgranulated stopper produced using Xpür technology has a negative carbon balance, considering the carbon stored in the stopper - 3.542g CO2e per stopper, evaluated using a "cradle-to-gate" approach.
Amorim Top Series received the Large Companies - Tradeable Goods award in the 2022 edition of the Export and Internationalisation Awards organised by Novo Banco and Jornal de Negócios.
Amorim Academy celebrates its 30th anniversary with the conference «Climate change and the challenges for vines and wine».
Amorim Cork is awarded with the first Sustainable Company prize by the AEP - Portuguese Business Association.
World Finance Magazine Sustainability Award: Corticeira Amorim wins the top prize in the «Wine products industry» category of the World Finance Magazine Sustainability Awards. Distinguished for the fourth year running, Corticeira Amorim is recognised for the promotion of cork oak forests, biodiversity and ecosystem services, through promotion, support and investment in Research & Development + Innovation, and the implementation of the best principles, models and practices of the circular economy.
Porto Climate Pact signed by Corticeira Amorim. Created by Porto City Council, the Porto Climate Pact has more than one hundred signatories, including companies, associations and educational institutions. The City Council aims to reduce carbon emissions by 2030 and thereby build a competitive, resilient and fair city.
António Rios Amorim is the new chairman for COTEC from 2022 to 2025: The COTEC Portugal associates include multinational companies, large national groups and SME, in various areas of activity. COTEC’s goals include prioritising innovation policies, stimulating and urging companies to invest in R&D.
"50 Sustainability & Climate Leaders": Corticeira Amorim is one of 50 companies taking part in the campaign for the global fight against climate change.
Corticeira Amorim assina compromisso Floresta 2030. Juntando-se a outras 24 organizações, entidades e empresas, a Corticeira Amorim comprometeu-se a contribuir, ativa e positivamente, ao longo da próxima década, para a proteção da floresta portuguesa e dos seus ecossistemas.
“Rolha a Rolha, Semeie a Recolha” cork stoppers recycling campaign developed by Quercus, LIPOR and Maiambiente in partnership with Corticeira Amorim.
Study confirms that Go4Cork Nature underlay has a negative carbon balance. According to a recent analytic study conducted by the consultancy firm, EY, Go4cork Nature by Corticeira Amorim has a negative carbon balance of -12.4kg CO2 eq/m2. The associated carbon sequestration promoted by the cork oak forest exceeds the CO2 emissions from production.
Corticeira Amorim is a UN Global Compact participant: Corticeira Amorim is committed to defining a set of practical actions each year, including policies, activities and procedures that will be carried out to implement the UN Global Compact’s Ten Principles.
Corticeira Amorim acquires 50% of SACI Group: Corticeira Amorim, through its subsidiary Amorim Cork, SGPS, S.A., reached an agreement with a view to the acquisition of 50% of the share capital of SACI S.r.l. (“SACI Group”).