Sustainable Cork: A Better Choice for Your Wine and Our Planet

Ever popped open a bottle of wine and wondered about the cork? That little stopper plays a big role in sustainability! Unlike screw caps or plastic alternatives, natural cork is 100% renewable—harvested without cutting down trees. Harvested cork oak tree stores up to five times more carbon than an unharvested tree, and each year cork oak forests absorb 10 million tons of CO_2.

Thanks to the Rainforest Alliance, cork producers are achieving Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification, ensuring that your wine’s closure comes from responsibly managed forests. 

At Intertek, we help brands achieve FSC certification so wine lovers can enjoy their favorite bottles with knowing their choice supports sustainability from grape to glass.

Next time you uncork a bottle, look for FSC-certified cork because great wine deserves a great and sustainable closure!

For more information visit: FSC™ and PEFC Certification | Sustainable Forestry