- Shortage of skilled labor
- Accidents at work
- Development of alternative stoppers
- Supply chain and logistics disruptions
Corticeira Amorim, S.G.P.S., S.A.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Corticeira Amorim, S.G.P.S., S.A. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 220.8K tCO2eq. By scope: Scope 1: 5.7K tCO2eq; Scope 2: 28.2K tCO2eq; Scope 3: 186.9K tCO2eq. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
220.8K tCO2eq
2023
Renewable Energy
76.7%
of total energy
Water Usage
477.4K m3
2023
Waste
11.7K tons
2023
Energy Use
1.7M GJ
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 5.7K tCO2eq |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 28.2K tCO2eq |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 186.9K tCO2eq |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 220.8K tCO2eq |
| 2022 | 243.9K tCO2eq |
| 2008 | 238 tonnes/year (reduction achieved at Amorim Cork Composites) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- 9.1% reduction in energy consumption
- Increased to 68.3% in the use of controlled renewable energy
- 8.8% reduction in CO2 emissions
- 88.7% of materials used are renewable
- 87.2% waste recovery rate (non-cork)
- 11,693 t industrial waste produced (‑20.5% compared to 2022)
- 915 t recycled cork (equivalent to 203.3 million cork stoppers)
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce water consumption intensity by 1%/year (Portugal)
- Intervene in 3,000 hectares of forest by 2024
- 95% workers with training by 2024 (Portugal)
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve 100% controlled renewable electrical energy by 2030 (Portugal)
- Achieve 100% waste recovery rate (non-cork) by 2030 (Portugal)
- 100% workers with training by 2030 (Portugal)
- 25% women in management positions by 2024 (Portugal)
- Zero recordable work-related injuries by 2024
🔭 Long-term
- Zero carbon footprint (scopes 1 and 2) by 2030 (Portugal)
- 100% recyclable packaging materials by 2030 (Portugal)
- 0% non-renewable virgin packaging materials by 2030 (Portugal)
- 33.3% women workers by 2030 (Portugal)
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Environmental SustainabilitySocial ResponsibilityGovernance