Carbon Footprint

A carbon footprint is defined as the total emissions caused by an individual, event, organization, or product, expressed in tons of CO2 or CO2 equivalent per year.

It includes direct emissions, such as those resulting from the combustion of fossil fuels in manufacturing, heating, and transportation, as well as the emissions associated with the electricity required for the goods and services consumed. In addition, the concept of carbon footprint often includes other greenhouse gases, such as methane, nitrous oxide, or chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs).

There are several tools available to calculate the carbon footprint of individuals, companies, and other organizations. The methodologies most commonly used are internationally recognized and include the Greenhouse Gas Protocol, developed by the World Resources Institute and the World Business Council for Sustainable Development, as well as ISO 14064, which specifically addresses greenhouse gas emissions and is consistent with ISO 14040 and ISO 14044 for life cycle assessment.

At Amorim Cork Solutions, this framework supports a clear and rigorous understanding of the environmental impact of our products, helping quantify their contribution and reinforcing our commitment to more sustainable material solutions.

For additional information on carbon sequestration potential, please access here.

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Underlay Go4Cork Nature and Nature VB - EY study: Underlay Go4Cork Nature Carbon Footprint Analysis, 2020 (cradle-to-gate)
Top Layer NRT®94 - EY study: Top Layer NRT 94® Carbon Footprint Analysis, 2020 (cradle-to-gate)
Amorim Sports Nature Infills - The study was based on a tool specifically developed by PwC - PricewaterhouseCoopers, which makes it possible to estimate the Carbon Footprint associated to granules produced from cork and cork waste, from the management phase of the cork oak forest, transport of these raw materials, processing and packaging, to the factory gate, using the Cradle-to-Gate approach (which does not include transport, application or end-of-life destination).
Navicork - Life cycle assessment (LCA) conducted by Itecons – the Institute of Research and Technological Development for Construction, Energy, Environment and Sustainability.
Amorim Wise Cork Pure UV 4mm - EY study: Amorim Wise Cork Pure Environmental footprint, 2021
Amorim Wise Cork Pure UV 6mm - EY study: Amorim Wise Cork Pure Environmental footprint, 2021 Amorim Expanded Cork Granules: Expanded Cork Granules EPD, HUB-0280, 2023
Amorim Expanded Insulation Corkboard: Expanded Insulation Corkboard EPD, HUB-0281, 2023