We are proud to announce that our NOMACORC Blue Line has once again achieved South Pole’s “Net Zero Plastic to Nature” certification for the year 2024. This label reflects our ongoing commitment to responsible plastics management and our desire to actively contribute to a circular economy.

2024 also marked two years of collaboration with Second Life, a social organization committed to reducing marine pollution and supporting coastal communities living in the regions most affected by this global issue.

Net Zero Plastic to Nature” certification: what does it mean?

Net Zero Plastic to Nature” certification guarantees that the equivalent of the plastic waste generated by the NOMACORC Blue Line range is collected and processed responsibly, preventing it from being dispersed into the environment.

This approach is based on three main principles:

1. Measuring the plastic footprint: accurately assessing the amount of plastic used and end-of-life scenarios in key markets.
2. Reduction and reuse: Setting up a private collection system to limit the quantity of corks lost to the environment and improve their recycling.
3. Compensation beyond the value chain: fund projects like those run by Second Life to collect and recycle poorly managed plastics in critical areas.

The results of our plastic footprint in 2024

According to South Pole‘s assessment, here are the key figures for our plastic footprint in 2024:

• Total plastic use: 379 tonnes, including closures and packaging.
• Correctly managed plastic waste: 317 tonnes (83.7%).
• Poorly managed plastic waste: 62 tonnes (16.3%).

Key initiatives to reduce our impact

To achieve “Net Zero Plastic to Nature” certification, we have implemented concrete actions to compensate for the 62 tonnes of plastic estimated to be poorly managed:

• Private Collection Program

Thanks to our network of partners, in 2024 we collected an additional 20 tonnes of post-consumer corks, bringing the total to 102.25 tonnes, compared with 80 tonnes in 2023. This private collection initiative offset the equivalent of 8 tonnes of waste considered to be poorly managed.

• Partnership with Second Life

In 2024, we financed the collection of 54 tons of marine plastic waste in Thailand. This collaboration, which began in 2023, has a dual impact:

1. Reduce marine pollution by collecting and recycling ocean plastics.
2. Improve the living conditions of local communities by supporting income-generating activities.

By supporting initiatives such as Second Life, we are strengthening our contribution to the circular economy while offsetting the equivalent of identified poorly managed waste.

A transparent, sustainable approach

Since 2022, we have adopted a transparent and proactive approach to plastics management for the NOMACORC Blue Line. In partnership with South Pole, we initiated this certification program and publish detailed results of our plastic footprint every year.
This certification goes far beyond simple offsetting. It testifies to our overall commitment to integrating sustainability into our missions, by supporting the circular economy and investing in innovation.
For 2025, we aim to further expand our private collection program to exceed the 2024 collection volume.