The increase in the global population has placed unprecedented pressure on the world's finite resources and has fostered a new awareness for the need to minimise the impacts created by companies. Greater efficiency in the use of resources is critical in order to achieve the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and reduce the environmental impact of human activities on the planet. Cork, as a 100% natural, renewable, recyclable and reusable product, is an excellent alternative in its own right to reduce global dependence on non-renewable products.
Corticeira Amorim aims to guarantee quality, based on continuous improvement of the available processes, products and services and the search for innovative solutions, supported by technological development, in order to respond to customer needs with sustainable, competitive and differentiating solutions. The Group's ambitions include contributing to the transition to a low carbon economy.
Corticeira Amorim is also committed to developing its own Research & Development structures within each BU, guided by the same key principles:
More details on investment in Research, Development and Innovation (R&D+I).