Vinolok commits to sustainability

Closures producer Vinolok has released its 2022 Corporate Sustainability Report, which highlights progress made towards its environmental, social and governance (ESG) targets.

Successes outlined in the report include the implementation of measures that saved 72% of heating energy in 2019 and an additional 25% in 2022. The company has committed to reducing its heating energy consumption by 80% by 2030.

Vinolok also completed a closed-loop system for cooling water, which minimises water consumption in the glass-melting process.

The company also installed a nano-washer, which reduced the consumption of washing solvents by 23%.

CEO Aleš Urbánek said: “As we look to the future, we recognise that our journey towards social responsibility, sustainability product quality and diversity is an ongoing process.

“We will continue to set ambitious goals, push boundaries and find new ways to contribute to a better world.”

In 2019, Vinolok introduced a dedicated team to focus on promoting environmental issues and propose steps towards sustainability.

Last year the brand debuted a range of stoppers that combine wood and glass, called Duet.

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