World Finance magazine has recognised a select group of companies that stand out for sustainability in their fields of activity, whose achievements have led to their distinction in the 2024 Sustainability Awards.
Now in their 6th edition, these prestigious awards celebrate companies that put sustainability at the forefront of their business operations.
Corticeira Amorim, world leader in the cork industry, has been recognised in the wine industry for its significant efforts to integrate Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) values in this segment.
The Chairman and CEO of Corticeira Amorim, António Rios de Amorim, expressed his satisfaction with this honour: "Sustainability is deeply rooted in Amorim's DNA and the company is proud to see its efforts recognised with this award. These honours reinforce the company's commitment and responsibility to the efficient management of resources, sustainable consumption, circularity of processes, protection of ecosystems and policies for the development of our people. Combined with the enormous technical and scientific advances fuelled by Amorim Cork's commitment to R&D+i, its products are today the ultimate exponent of the integration of nature and technology, creating a business model where the circular economy is an integral part."
As the world's leading producer of cork stoppers for wine and spirits, Amorim Cork is a crucial element in maintaining the value chain that makes the whole sustainability narrative associated with cork oak forests viable. With 15 published life cycle studies, the highly beneficial contribution of these products has been clearly demonstrated and quantified at a social, economic and environmental level. In this last chapter, it is worth highlighting cork's ability to retain significant amounts of CO2, which makes an important contribution to decarbonising the wine industry.
The awards cover 30 industries, from coffee processing to financial services. Although the winners operate in different fields, they are all united by their commitment to a sustainable future.
To find out more about the winners of the 2024 Sustainability Awards, check out World Finance Magazine's press release and the list of all the winners here.
