It is estimated that every year cork oak forests retain up to 14 million tonnes of CO2, a sizeable contribution for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, the main cause of climate change.

Cork oak forests contribute to the preservation of biodiversity and the survival of many indigenous animal species, some of which in danger of extinction. Equally important is its role in capturing CO2, the regulation of the hydrological cycle and restraining environmental and social desertification.Cork oak forests fo…

Cork is a renewable and recyclable product, of a 100% natural origin. As tree bark, cork contributes to CO2 retention. During the production process of the infill, all generated waste is reusable and, in the end-of-life treatment of a turf system, cork is the type of infill that releases the lowest amount of CO2.

Reduced CO2 emissions

Reduced CO2 emissions

Reduced CO2 emissions

Reduced CO2 emissions

Reduced CO2 emissions

Reduced CO2 emissions

Reduced CO2 emissions

Reduced CO2 emissions

A recent study by EY (2019) revealed that considering the carbon sink effect of the cork oak forest, made possible by the cork industry, the annual carbon sequestration promoted by Corticeira Amorim can be 17 times the greenhouse gas emissions of its entire value chain. Other studies indicate that for each ton of cork…