What is sustainable aviation fuel and how is it made?
Nov 29, 2023 · Flights are huge sources of emissions, but airlines could cut their carbon footprints by transitioning to sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). SAF is a type of biofuel – meaning it is made from plant or animal materials rather than fossil fuels – and it has the potential to cut aviation's greenhouse gas emissions by up to 80% compared with ...
Here's how innovation can accelerate sustainable aviation | World ...
Aug 24, 2023 · Aviation accounts for 2% of global greenhouse gas emissions and, with air travel projected to increase, these emissions are poised to escalate. At the core of aviation's decarbonization efforts is sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), which is key to helping reshape the industry's path for emissions reduction in the short to medium term.
Clean Skies for Tomorrow: Sustainable Aviation Fuels as a Pathway …
Nov 11, 2020 · The World Economic Forum’s Clean Skies for Tomorrow coalition recognises that the most immediate action to achieve carbon-neutral flying is the investment in, and rapid scale-up, of sustainable aviation fuel production and use. This foundational report demonstrates the feasibility, scalability and potential cost of different technological ...
Clean Skies for Tomorrow Leaders: 10% Sustainable Aviation Fuel …
Geneva, Switzerland, 22 September 2021 – Today, 60 companies in the World Economic Forum’s Clean Skies for Tomorrow Coalition – whose mission is to accelerate the deployment of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) – achieved a milestone on the path to net-zero emissions by 2050 by working together to power global aviation with 10% SAF by 2030.
Scaling Up Sustainable Aviation Fuel Supply | World Economic …
Mar 13, 2024 · This report provides key actions stakeholders along the entire aviation value chain should take to move towards 10% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) by 2030 and subsequent sector decarbonization by 2050. It showcases critical technologies for scaling up SAF, examines the limitations and barriers constraining cost and supply, and discusses the optimal global …
Transforming airports to fuel sustainable aviation
Aug 10, 2023 · Sustainable aviation fuel and Scope 3 emissions: Focusing on the scale-up of at least 300 SAF plants by 2030. Financing: Working on de-risking and upscaling innovative sustainable finance solutions for airports. Blue Skies Pioneers: Partnering with UpLink to create a start-up challenge inviting new innovative firms to join the Forum community. “
Sustainable Aviation Fuels: Offtake Manual | World Economic Forum
Jun 21, 2023 · The First Movers Coalition (FMC) aviation community are taking decisive action towards combating aviation emissions by embracing emissions reduction technologies, including sustainable aviation fuels (SAF). As the industry strives for net-zero emissions by 2050, SAF has emerged as the most promising solution, estimated to contribute around 65% of the required …
How sustainable aviation fuel can tackle aviation’s carbon footprint
Jan 5, 2023 · Aviation remains one of the biggest drivers of the international economy. While aviation is a big contributor to climate change, Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) can dramatically contribute to decreasing our carbon footprint. Businesses can send the market signals needed to increase the demand for SAF and more sustainable fuels.
How artificial intelligence can make aviation more sustainable
Nov 30, 2023 · A prime illustration of this potential can be seen in LanzaJet, a pioneering company at the forefront of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) development. By harnessing the power of AI and data analytics, LanzaJet identifies promising feedstock sources, optimizes production processes, and fine-tunes SAF blends for enhanced performance and reduced ...
Can the aviation sector get to net-zero emissions by 2050? | World ...
Dec 9, 2022 · The Clean Skies for Tomorrow Coalition is a global initiative to facilitate the transition to net-zero flying by 2050 - by accelerating the deployment of sustainable aviation fuel. Co-led by the World Economic Forum, the coalition of more than 100 companies is aiming to power global aviation with 10% SAF by 2030.