Aviation IATA to launch platform connecting airlines to SAF suppliers SAF producers will be able to post available or planned SAF volumes for airlines to register interest. Melodie Michel 01 October 2024
Policy & Standards Malaysia government releases aviation decarbonisation roadmap Malaysia could implement “a national policy to require SAF utilisation on all flights” in the future. Melodie Michel 05 September 2024
SAF UK’s Royal Air Force begins routine SAF flights The Royal Air Force has a target of achieving net zero operations by 2040. Melodie Michel 16 August 2024
Climate Targets Air New Zealand drops 2030 SBTi target due to supply chain issues The airline is now considering a new near-term emissions reduction target “that could better reflect challenges within the industry”. Melodie Michel 30 July 2024
Aviation Airbus and Boeing ramp up aviation decarbonisation deals The two aircraft makers are investing in SAF and partnering with other entities to accelerate progress. Melodie Michel 24 July 2024
CSO Jet firm Gulfstream hires first Chief Sustainability Officer Smitha Hariharan joins from oil services corporation Halliburton, where she spent the past 12 years. Melodie Michel 16 July 2024
Oil & Gas TotalEnergies and Sinopec to collaborate on low-carbon energy TotalEnergies invested about US$5.9 billion in low-carbon energies and almost US$11 billion in oil and gas in 2023. Melodie Michel 07 May 2024
CSO Futures Weekly CSO Futures Weekly: Calls for rigour (and consensus) in next-gen sustainability standards SBTi saga continued, NZAOA's new protocol, scrutiny over supply chain schemes and more... Melodie Michel 18 April 2024
Operations & Finance Buyers alliance commits US$200 million to scale up sustainable aviation fuel The collection of deals use SAF certificates to signal demand for clean fuel. Melodie Michel 18 April 2024
People & Culture IAG Chief Sustainability Officer takes on Vueling CEO role – new CSO yet to be announced Martinoli has been managing sustainability initiatives at IAG since April 2021, spearheading the group’s sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) programme. Melodie Michel 07 March 2024