Ep. #63 True Sustainability with António Amorim, CEO of Corticeira Amorim

Awarded for sustainability and praised for its massive negative carbon footprint, Corticeira Amorim is a group of companies that transform cork into indispensable, everyday products — from wine stoppers to spacecraft insulation and furniture components.

What truly positions Corticeira Amorim as a global market leader, however, is its sustained investment in research and development over the past 25 years, combined with a deeply rooted ethical commitment to protecting the planet and building a sustainable future.

Interview highlights:

• Corticeira Amorim is a company that adds value to cork through innovation and differentiation — always in perfect harmony with nature.

• Cork is a fully natural material — a true gift of nature.

• 80% of the company’s energy usage comes from renewable sources.

• The group aims to plant 1.5 million trees by 2030, with approximately 500,000 already planted.

• Research and development have been essential to the company’s evolution and market leadership.

🎙️ This episode is part of the Wines of Romania podcast series — inspired by Deschidem Vinul Românesc / We Open the Romanian Wine, a national initiative by Carrefour Romania, dedicated equally to Romanian wine producers and consumers.

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