SAF Business Solutions for Companies
As a longstanding partner to the aviation industry, we bring a wealth of experience and expertise to the emerging SAF (sustainable aviation fuels) market. Our new SAF Business Solutions are designed to help companies meet their Scope 3 emission reduction goals — in particular those from air travel and the transportation of goods.
In partnership with International Sustainability & Carbon Certification (ISCC), we are offering an innovative chain-of-custody model that allows us to reliably and verifiably transfer the environmental benefits of SAF through certificates. Unlike CO2 offsetting, this approach provides a real and immediate reduction in emissions at the source.
SAF is a renewable alternative to conventional kerosene that contributes to over 80% lower carbon emissions over its lifecycle. To stimulate the emerging SAF market at an early stage, we started to produce SAF at the Schwechat Refinery in Austria already in 2022, using advanced processes to convert used cooking oil into a valuable product.
Dominic Thiem and SAF Business Solutions
Global business demands mobility – but aviation remains one of the largest contributors to corporate Scope 3 emissions. For companies, committed to meaningful climate action, OMV’s SAF Business Solutions provide a certified, transparent pathway to reduce emissions from air travel up to 80% over the lifecycle compared to conventional jet fuel.
Watch former tennis champion Dominic Thiem explain SAF Business Solutions and learn more about how it works.
“Travel is a big part of my life. Through OMV’s innovative SAF Business Solutions, I found a way to reduce my carbon footprint from business travel via SAF certificates. Because every step matters on the path to a more sustainable future”, said Thiem.
What are Scope 3 emissions?
Scope 3 emissions are indirect greenhouse gas emissions generated by a company’s business activities, according to the Greenhouse Gas Protocol. These are not directly caused by a company but result from its entire value chain. They include emissions from the use of sold products, business travel, the production of raw materials, the transportation of goods and the disposal of waste.
To assess scope 3 emissions, companies need to analyze all activities in their value chain. This is important because it gives a full picture of a company’s environmental impact. Understanding these emission enables companies to identify areas for improvement and take steps to reduce their overall carbon footprint.
What is a chain-of-custody model?
A chain-of-custody model is a system that tracks and documents the progress of a product throughout the entire supply chain, from origin to manufacturing, processing, and transport. By implementing this model, companies can ensure compliance with standards, certifications, and sustainable practices throughout their supply chain.
Our solution is linked to the ISCC Credit Transfer System. It follows a set of principles and is facilitated by an online registry developed through a global multi-stakeholder process. This ensures that the chain-of-custody model provides full traceability, credibility, and a demonstrable climate impact.