For the first time in aviation history a CORSIA certified batch of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) was delivered to a commercial airline.
Neste, the world's leading SAF producer, delivered a batch of its Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel to
The Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for
Neste has been working together closely with aviation stakeholders to accelerate the use of SAF and has a long-standing partnership with
'Sustainable aviation fuel is widely acknowledged as a key element in achieving the aviation industry's goals of carbon neutral growth from 2020 and reaching net-zero emissions by 2050,' says
'American is proud to partner with Neste to demonstrate how SAF can meet the robust sustainability standards that ICAO has established for CORSIA,' said
Compliance with the CORSIA sustainability criteria requires independent attestation by an ICAO-approved Sustainability Certification Scheme (SCS). Neste decided to pursue this certification from the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) system.
'Cooperation with American, ISCC and all others involved was absolutely critical in achieving this important milestone,'
Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel is a today solution for reducing the greenhouse gas emissions of flying by up to 80% over the fuel's life cycle compared to fossil jet fuel. Neste-produced SAF is made from sustainably sourced, 100% renewable waste and residue raw materials. As a drop-in fuel it can be used with existing aircraft engines and airport fuel infrastructure, requiring no extra investment to them.
Contact:
Susanna Sieppi
Tel: +358 800 94025
Email: media@neste.com
Neste in brief
Neste (NESTE, Nasdaq Helsinki) creates solutions for combating climate change and accelerating a shift to a circular economy. We refine waste, residues and innovative raw materials into renewable fuels and sustainable feedstock for plastics and other materials. We are the world's leading producer of sustainable aviation fuel and renewable diesel and developing chemical recycling to combat the plastic waste challenge. We aim at helping customers to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions with our renewable and circular solutions by at least 20 million tons annually by 2030. Our ambition is to make the Porvoo oil refinery in
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