Green Products

100% natural, renewable, recyclable and reusable

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.

Objective

Corticeira Amorim's activities aim to guarantee quality, based on the continuous improvement of the processes, products and services available and on the search for innovative solutions based on technological development, in order to respond to customer needs with sustainable, competitive and differentiating solutions. Contributing to the transition to a low carbon economy is part of the Group's ambition.

In addition, Corticeira Amorim is committed to the development of its own Research & Development structures within each BU, guided by the same key principles:

Develop new products and markets for cork, involving customers in this process, maintaining proximity and converting them into cork ambassadors;
Search for new technological solutions, at the product level, in partnership with customers, suppliers and other entities;
Reinforce the notoriety of its brands with constant evolution of the offer in response to new market and consumer trends;
Promoting a culture of innovation, through an environment conducive to creativity, critical thinking and initiative on the part of its employees, encouraging teamwork and transversal mutual assistance;
Valuing innovative practices;
Create an environment that encourages boldness, taking risk and failure as a component of the innovation process;
Provide ongoing training for employees;
Facilitate internal and external communication, establishing new and improved channels for exchanging information;
Seek to implement the best management practices and continuously monitor its processes, identifying opportunities for improvement.

How it's made

Product responsibility and quality

Managing the environmental impact of products is a major concern for Corticeira Amorim. Integrating sustainable practices into new product development allows for a better understanding of the challenges and is a way to capitalize on market opportunities and minimize risks.

Since 2008, Corticeira Amorim has been carrying out several studies with a view to assessing the environmental impacts/carbon footprints of the main products and which have concluded, without exception, that the carbon balance is negative when considering the sequestration of cork oak forests and the emissions associated with the production of the product.

These studies, which cover products and solutions whose sales exceed more than half of the Group's consolidated sales, provide relevant information on the environmental contribution of cork products and provide Corticeira Amorim's national and international customers with quantifiable information on how to reduce their own carbon footprint. carbon from your products.

Consumer safety

In order to ensure that Corticeira Amorim's operations and products comply with all quality, safety and hygiene guarantees, Corticeira Amorim has a set of external certifications that attest to the fulfilment of the specific requirements of different sectors and markets. These include ISO 9001 certification and food safety certifications.

In addition, Corticeira Amorim products are subject to voluntary and mandatory tests and audits that ensure the maintenance of high standards of quality and safety. Production processes and product characteristics are clearly communicated to all stakeholders.