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 fuel) market. Our new SAF Business Solutions program allows companies to purchase credits linked to the use of SAF, which they can use in their Scope 3 reporting for business travel and air freight.
In partnership with International Sustainability & Carbon Certification (ISCC), we offer an innovative chain-of-custody model that allows the lifecycle greenhouse gas savings associated with SAF to be recorded and transferred through certificates.
Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) is a renewable alternative to conventional kerosene that contributes to over 80% lower carbon emissions over its lifecycle. Before it is used in aircraft, SAF is blended with conventional jet fuel. The resulting blend can then be transported and used through the same fueling infrastructure and airport systems that are already in place today. For SAF made from waste oils and fats (known as HEFA SAF), current industry standards allow it to be blended with conventional jet fuel at levels of up to 50%. The resulting blend has almost the same chemical characteristics as pure kerosene, making it suitable for all existing aircraft engines and airport infrastructure.
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 produced directly by a company but by other organizations and people in its 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 measure scope 3 emissions, companies need to analyze all activities in their value chain. This is important because it gives a fuller 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 demonstrate that relevant standards and certification requirements have been met 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 and credibility.