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.🌍 Learn more: www.winesofromania.com