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 ...

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 ...

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.

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 …

Sep 11, 2024 · 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. “

Oct 17, 2022 · The publication of the Sustainable Aviation Fuel Certificate (SAFc) Emissions Accounting and Reporting Guidelines by the Clean Skies for Tomorrow initiative, in collaboration with RMI and PwC Netherlands, marks a critical step in developing a standardized approach, proposing a consistent and transparent book and claim methodology to account for the carbon …

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 …

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 ...

Jul 19, 2023 · Collaboration and knowledge sharing: To accelerate sustainable aviation fuel adoption, collaboration and knowledge sharing are paramount. Governments, industry players, research institutions and international organizations should facilitate information exchange, best practices and capacity-building initiatives.

Sep 25, 2023 · For aviation specifically, the Sustainable Aviation Challenge has launched on UpLink to accelerate the development and adoption of sustainable aviation fuel and other propulsion solutions. Across all sectors, the World Economic Forum is launching a supplier database to surface suppliers of innovative clean technologies, including successful ...