Why should I use a cork underlayment?

Cork is one of the world’s most versatile materials, offering environmental, social, and economic benefits. Due to its natural properties and sustainable harvesting, cork solutions contribute significantly to an eco-friendlier future. Cork has become a preferred choice in the flooring industry due to its technical properties and environmental benefits. Cork solutions contribute to a more sustainable future and have been widely adopted in the flooring industry.

At Amorim Cork Solutions, we believe sustainability is an essential commitment. That’s why our Go4Cork and Amorim NRT® brands feature products in their range with a negative carbon footprint.

Amorim's Underlayments with Negative Carbon Footprint

At Amorim, sustainability is a core priority. The Go4Cork and Amorim NRT® brands feature products designed with negative carbon footprints, reinforcing cork's role in promoting environmentally friendly solutions.

By choosing Amorim underlayments, consumers invest in solutions that enhance comfort, quality, and sustainability. These products, with their negative carbon footprints, contribute to reducing global carbon emissions.

Go4Cork: Cork-based underlayments designed for direct application under flooring, offering thermal and acoustic performance while promoting sustainability.

Amorim NRT®: Pre-attached underlayments that ensure quality and environmental responsibility. Both make a positive contribution to lowering the carbon footprint of flooring manufacturers’ production processes.

*The claims regarding the carbon footprint are based on a study (cradle to gate approach) conducted using a tool developed by KPMG in collaboration with Amorim Cork Solutions.

What Is a Negative Carbon Footprint?

A carbon footprint refers to the total emissions caused by an individual, event, organization, or product, expressed in tons of CO₂ or CO₂ equivalent per year. This includes direct emissions from activities like manufacturing, heating, and transportation, as well as indirect emissions from electricity production associated with consumed goods and services. Additionally, the carbon footprint often accounts for other greenhouse gases, such as methane, nitrous oxide, or chlorofluorocarbons.

Cork oak trees sequester significant amounts of CO₂ during their growth. This carbon remains stored even after cork is processed into products. Consequently, cork helps reduce the overall environmental impact of the products in which it is used.