(Bain) New research from Bain & Company shows the cost of decarbonizing airlines will start increasing ticket prices by 2026, a trend likely to trim global demand — A new
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(Qantas) The Qantas Group will establish an AUD$400 million climate fund to provide direct investments in sustainability projects and technologies, as the airline works towards its emissions reduction targets. The
by Louisa Burwood-Taylor (Ag Funder News) For a while now, people have been questioning the value of carbon credits generated by the forestry and agriculture sectors. Many commentators including myself have
(World Travel and Tourism Council) WTTC President & CEO Julia Simpson calls for immediate government action — The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has today called on governments around
by Margy Eckelkamp (AgWeb) A yet-to-be-realized provision in the Inflation Reduction Act could be the key for farmers to engage in measuring the carbon intensity (CI) of their grain. The
(United Airlines/PR Newswire) -Airline planning to use 10 million gallons of sustainable aviation fuel in 2023 – about three times more than 2022 and 10 times more than in 2019
(ClientEarth) Today Dutch airline KLM told the District Court of Amsterdam that it would scrap its advertising campaign telling customers to ‘Fly Responsibly’, after a lawsuit accused the company of greenwashing. The ad
(123Carbon) Together with 123Carbon and its partners, AllChiefs and Verifavia, NORDEN will begin to issue carbon inset tokens through 123Carbon’s newly developed platform to support the decarbonisation of customer supply chains. Bridging reductions with
by Christopher de Bellaigue (The Guardian) The race is on to develop a battery-powered aircraft. But not everyone’s convinced it will bring us closer to net-zero flight — … Hundreds
by Eklavya Gupte (S&P Global) Details of carbon credit projects, methodologies may need to be disclosed; Greenwashing claims already very widespread in region, studies show; Voluntary carbon markets under intense scrutiny due to
(Indian Oil/Biobased Diesel Daily) During the first Indian Oil Green Energy Summit held March 15, Indian Oil Corporation Ltd., the country’s top refiner and fuel retailer, shared a wide array
(Gevo) Gevo, Inc. (NASDAQ: GEVO) announced today that it has entered into a joint development agreement with Southwest Iowa Renewable Energy (SIRE) to measure, report and verify carbon intensity (CI) through
by Margy Eckelkamp (AgWeb) To date, most carbon programs available to farmers have required a change in practice, which left many long-term users of no-till practices and cover crops on
(Idemitsu) Burnett Mary Regional Group (hereinafter “BMRG”), Idemitsu Kosan Co.,Ltd. (hereinafter “Idemitsu”) and J-Oil Mills, Inc. (hereinafter “J-Oil Mills”), with the cooperation of the Queensland government in Australia, have agreed to
(Biofuels International) … The responsibility of industry leaders and stakeholders to deal with these challenges was a major theme at last year’s World Aviation Festival in Amsterdam, and three emerging
(Deutsche Post DHL Group) – GoGreen Plus will become available to all DHL Express customers globally over the coming months. – GoGreen Plus is part of Deutsche Post DHL Group’s
(United Airlines/PR Newswire) Investment vehicle supports start-ups focused on the reduction of carbon emissions in aviation through sustainable aviation fuel research, technology and production; Fund starts with more than $100 million investment
by Rachel Ingram (Forbes) When private aviation company Victor launched its 200% carbon offset program in 2019, it promised to be revolutionary. Over four years, the company and its clients offset
(DB Schenker and MSC Seal) First-of-its-kind agreement between a freight forwarder and a shipping line; At least 30,000 standard containers (TEU) will be transported on the world’s oceans with net-zero
(Luftansa Group) With one click: More climate-friendly flying by using Sustainable Aviation Fuels and contributing to high-quality climate protection projects; New fare available from February 15, 2023 for flights throughout
by Jaclyn Trop (Robb Report) Carbon offsets, even when legit, can “still be perceived as a ‘stab in the dark,” says one industry expert. From biofuels to battery-powered aircraft, the aviation
by Emily Pontecorvo (Grist) When Congress passed an omnibus spending bill in December, it included a bit of bipartisan climate legislation that had been languishing on the Hill since its introduction
by Candelaria Bergero and Steve Davis (The Conversation) … In a new study, we examined different options for aviation to reach net-zero emissions and assessed how air travel could continue without
(Bioenergy International) In order to reach 2050 emissions reduction targets, trillions of dollars in public and private capital are needed to adopt and scale green energy technologies. Carbon pricing is essential
by Patrick Greenfield (The Guardian) Investigation into Verra carbon standard finds most are ‘phantom credits’ and may worsen global heating — ‘Nowhere else to go’: Alto Mayo, Peru, at centre of
(EurActiv/Reuters) Greener fuel is the only way airlines will meet strict global carbon emission targets, executives meeting in Dublin this week agreed, but there’s little consensus on who should foot the
by Tom Otley (Business Traveller) Air France has detailed its increase in ticket prices to pay for sustainable aviation fuel. Vincent Etchebehere, VP Sustainability and New Mobilities at the airline, said that
(Rye Group/Biobased Diesel Daily) Rye Group, a leading U.K.-based provider of demolition, remediation and ground and enabling works, has achieved carbon-neutral status after switching from standard red diesel to HVO (hydrotreated
by Christopher Surgenor (GreenAir Online) Following the recent launch of British Airways’ CO2llaborate online platform that enables customers to address the carbon footprint of their flights through the purchase of
by Christopher Surgenor (GreenAir Online) The EU’s Council and Parliament have reached a provisional agreement on revisions to the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) rules applying to the aviation sector. A proposal
by Alasdair Whyte (SAF Investor) Victor, the business jet charter broker, is stopping carbon off-setting to focus on using Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). The company was a business aviation pioneer when it
by Jamie Freed (Reuters) ‘Book and claim’ system borrowed from electricity sector; SAF uses feedstocks like cooking oils to cut emissions; Boom in SAF needed to meet industry’s emissions targets
(National Business Aviation Association) NBAA recently joined with a coalition of dozens of aviation stakeholders in submitting comments to the IRS on implementation of the upcoming sustainable aviation fuel blenders tax
(GoodShipping) Companies that import or export their freight by vessel generally have little influence on the container shipping company’s fuel choice. GoodShipping aims to change this with the ‘insetting’ concept. The
by Curt Epstein (AIN Online) While the Middle East has long been associated with oil and petroleum products, World Fuel Services (Booth 1120) has noted growing interest regarding sustainability and sustainable aviation
(JetBlue/AccessWire) Grön Fuels GigaSystem™ to Produce Carbon Negative Sustainable Aviation Fuel Through Diverse Slate of Renewable Feedstocks and the Incorporation of Biomass Energy, Carbon Capture & Storage; JetBlue Continues to
Foster Fuels and Compass Datacenters Celebrate Half-Million Gallons of HVO Renewable Diesel Delivery
(Foster Fuels) HVO renewable diesel is rapidly becoming front of mind for those contemplating options that provide additionality to data center carbon-offset planning without infrastructure change. Compass Datacenters is blazing
by Peter Fairley (Nature) An environmentally friendly path forwards for liquid fuel derived from plants will depend on smarter agriculture and smarter regulation. — … If filling fuel tanks with
(Climte Now) with George Peridas, Jonathan Kusel, and Joshuah Stolaroff — In the international carbon offset market, the average price of removing one tonne of CO2 from the atmosphere is
(Air Canada/Biobased Diesel Daily) Air Canada announced Nov. 15 that Bolloré Logistics has become the first Air Canada Cargo customer to join the Leave Less Travel Program, which offers corporate and
(Qantas) National Carrier’s new program allows corporate customers to reduce emissions through sustainable aviation fuel; Demand from businesses a key step towards development of local SAF industry — Qantas has joined
by Steven Mufson (Washington Post) Some corporations started out using their sustainability goals as a marketing tool, underestimating the challenges. Now they face charges of “greenwashing” and even litigation. — Delta
by Christopher Marquis (Forbes) Goodwings, a Copenhagen based travel provider that helps consumers reduce emissions from their travel, has announced today that it will be launching a biofuels option to its
(Luftansa) Offset CO₂ emissions during the flight with sustainable aviation fuel and certified climate protection projects; Lufthansa offers compensation options along the entire travel chain — Lufthansa passengers can offset the
by Cara Urban (Trust in Food) Trust In Food’s latest report, Ready or Not? Agricultural Carbon Markets and U.S. Farmers, is meant as a showcase of how research and data can suggest
(Carbon Gap) Carbon Gap welcomes the European Commission’s forthcoming proposal to launch a Carbon Removal Certification Mechanism (CRC-M) for Europe, which could help catalyse global scaling of high-quality carbon removals.
by Anu Khan and Peter Minor (Carbon 180) Introducing our early thinking and a tool to help — … Trust underpins the success of this field; without it, we lose two
(Nori Partners/Business Wire) Blockchain-backed carbon removal marketplace expands its carbon assets by collaborating with one of the world’s largest agricultural companies — Nori today announced a collaboration with Bayer’s ForGround platform
by Sam Sutton (Politico Pro) Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Monday said she was exploring how the administration could develop standards for voluntary carbon markets as part of broader efforts to
by Curt Epstein (AIN Online) Online fuel marketplace provider FuelerLinx (Booth 4332) is debuting new capabilities to its fuel availability maps, as well as its popular FBOLinx software. The California-based company has
by Elizabeth Love (World War Zero) The London Stock Exchange (LSE) has become the first trading center in the world to publish listing rules regulating carbon trade, giving a boost to the carbon
(Air Transport Action Group) Governments meeting at the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Assembly in Montreal have adopted a goal of net-zero carbon emissions for international flights by 2050, one of
by Soleil Foy (World War Zero) … In an effort to decarbonize the aviation industry, countries like the US and Canada are investing in sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) that could potentially reduce the GHG emissions
(Lufthansa/Biobased Diesel Daily) Kintetsu World Express has committed to using sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from this October to September 2023. As a result, Kintetsu World Express will reduce around 5 percent
by Paul Sandle (Reuters) EasyJet (EZJ.L) said on Monday it would scrap its carbon offsetting scheme at the end of the year and instead target a 78% drop in emissions by 2050 via
(AvFuel/Biomass Magazine) As the United Nations holds its Mountain Partnership Global Meeting in Aspen next week, Atlantic Aviation and Avfuel Corporation partnered to ensure plentiful supply of Neste MY Sustainable Aviation
(Breitling) In a landmark new partnership, Breitling will purchase sustainable aviation fuel for all its SWISS flights, with the goal of achieving CO2 neutrality on air travel. SWISS International Air Lines
by Elizabeth Low (Bloomberg News/Governors’ Biofuels Coalition) High costs and limited production are dulling sustainable aviation fuel’s prospects — In Tuas, Singapore’s industrial-heavy district, Finnish company Neste Oyj is building what will one
(Bolloré Logistics/Biobased Diesel Daily) Bolloré Logistics and United Airlines entered into a partnership last month for the purchase of 3 million liters (nearly 800,000 gallons) of sustainable aviation fuel for this
(4Air/Biobased Diesel Daily) 4AIR, the first and only rating system focused on comprehensive sustainability in private aviation, announced Aug. 16 it
by David Shepardson (Reuters) European airplane manufacturer Airbus (AIR.PA) and more than a half dozen airlines said on Monday (July 18, 2022)
by David Koenig and Kelvin Chan (Associated Press/Chicago Tribune) … Airbus and Boeing, the world’s two biggest aircraft makers, both
(Neste) For the first time in aviation history a CORSIA certified batch of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) was delivered to
by Curt Epstein (AIN Online) Florida-based AEG Fuels has launched a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) platform that it says will provide commercial
(International Air Transport Association/Biobased Diesel Daily) The International Air Transport Association announced June 6 that airlines from the Americas region are
(United Airlines/PR Newswire) Dimensional Energy combines revolutionary carbon utilization technology with a century-old process, repurposing it to make sustainable aviation fuel; United
(National Business Aviation Association) … In addition to these important themes, another topic that will take center stage during the
by Elliott Blackburn (Argus Media) British Columbia is proposing low-carbon fuel requirements for marine and aviation fuel and expanding the activities
(Element Markets) Natural Gas Leader Provides New Affordable Green Energy Option — Gas South, one of the leading natural gas marketers
by Ron Kotrba (Biobased Diesel Daily) Air Canada powered four commercial flights departing from San Francisco April 22 to its major
by Ron Kotrba (Biobased Diesel Daily) Crown Oil Ltd. announced it has become the first U.K. fuel supplier to receive carbon-neutral
(Southwest Airlines) Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) (“the Company”) is excited to invite Southwest® Business Customers to support and advance sustainability initiatives
(Hellenic Shipping News/Louis Dreyfus Company B.V.) Louis Dreyfus Company B.V. (LDC) announced today the successful completion of a biofuel trial
(Cathay Pacific/Biobased Diesel Daily) Cathay Pacific is launching its pilot corporate sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) program, the first major program of
(Compare the Market) You may have heard numerous terms thrown around by businesses, including carbon neutral and carbon offsetting. There
by Bill Carey (Aviation Week) Even as biofuel suppliers and fixed-base operators (FBOs) ramp up the availability of sustainable aviation fuel
IATA to Release First Industry-Developed Methodology for Calculating Airline Passenger CO2 Emissions
by Christopher Surgenor (GreenAir Online) With travellers, corporate travel managers and travel agents increasingly demanding accurate and precise emissions data,
(Canadian Biogas Association) Biogas & Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) is a proven climate solution, with 279 projects across Canada already preventing
by Christopher Surgenor (GreenAir Online) A summit of 37 European countries, the European Commission and representatives from nearly 150 companies
Parliamentary Committees Respond to European Commission Proposals on EU ETS Changes and SAF Mandates
by Christopher Surgenor (GreenAir Online) Two draft reports on European Commission proposals to amend the Aviation EU ETS directive and
by Martina Gini (Earth.org) … Over 370,000 flights have taken to the skies using SAF since 2016 and it is estimated that implementing
by Cristel Zoebisch (Carbon 180) One giant leap for soil carbon – Farmers and ranchers play a central role in the
by Kerry Lynch (AIN Online) … In the short term, SAF, coupled with carbon offset credits and book-and-claim, are viewed as
(Aero News Network) Carbon Neutrality Available for FBOs, Operators, as Credits for Purchase — Taking a page from competitor Shell Aviation,
(Western Bulk) Western Bulk has taken delivery of its first carbon offset bio-blend bunker fuel (B30) from TFG Marine Pte Ltd
(NEP Group/Globe Newswire) The media technology and outside broadcast leader is implementing new GD+ HVO across its UK fleet as part
by Marcus Hand (Seatrade Maritime News) The energy transition for shipping is not just about the fuels themselves, and companies
(GAC) First GAC company to calculate and establish its emissions — GAC Bunker Fuels’ Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions calculations have
(IHS Markit/Business Wire) Extends the OPIS voluntary carbon pricing suite to 55 daily assessments and provides solutions to stakeholders targeting
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Where are the opportunities for cover cropping? How can non-food, non-GMO, RSB-certified carinata make a
by Frances Schwartzkopff (Bloomberg/Advisor Perspectives) … The buying and selling of credits that purport to offset a company’s pollution has become
by Hugo Martin (Los Angeles Times/Aviation Pros) … In a first, one of the two engines on the 737 Max 8
(Professional Pilot/Gulfstream) 83% of All-New G700 Testing Conducted on Sustainable Aviation Fuel Blend — Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. today announced the all-new
by Saloni Chokhani (ICF) … There are several ways in which airlines and airports in India can achieve these climate
(U.S. Department of Energy) The first United Airlines passenger flight to fly using 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) will depart today
by Christopher Surgenor (GreenAir Online) Whether COP26 is ultimately judged a success or failure, a number of notable outcomes for
by Stephen Treloar and Lars Erik Taraldsen (Bloomberg News/Financial Post) The use of carbon offsets should be a last resort
(Etihad Airways) Etihad Airways has signed multiple partnership and collaboration agreements with the aviation industry’s top manufactures, suppliers and stakeholders at
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) For more than a decade, Boeing has been a leader in developing sustainable transportation, including the
by Jack Wittels (Bloomberg Green) …Last year, even with Covid-19 travel restrictions, more than 1.5 billion barrels of aviation fuel
by Ashira Morris (World War Zero) … or years, global climate negotiators have been trying to craft a carbon market that encourages
by Damian Brett (Air Cargo News) DB Schenker and Lufthansa Cargo are extending their sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) powered freighter flights
(Aeromexico/Biobased Diesel Daily) As part of the International Day of Climate Action Oct. 24, Aeromexico operated its first flights between the
by Christopher Surgenor (GreenAir Online) The UK is to unveil the International Aviation Climate Ambition Coalition during COP26, which will call
(SkyNRG) – Fly On SAF is meant for airlines and travel companies servicing leisure and business travelers that want to
(National Business Aviation Association) Business aviation leaders today pledged to achieve net-zero CO2 emissions by 2050 as they expanded on a
(Southwest Airlines) Airline plans to reduce carbon emissions intensity by at least 20 percent by 2030 and maintain carbon neutral
(Nori) In our first science-focused episode of Carbon Removal Newsroom, hosts Radhika Moolgavkar of Nori and Holly Jean Buck of the University at Buffalo are joined
(International Air Transport Association/Biobased Diesel Daily) The International Air Transport Association 77th Annual General Meeting approved a resolution for the global
(Climate Now) It is increasingly common these days to see forward thinking companies trying to go “carbon neutral” by offsetting their
by Alessandra Prentice (Reuters) Carbon offsets are allowing the world’s biggest polluters to forge ahead with business plans that are threatening
(Associated Press) A major shipping industry group said Tuesday that its members will aim for “net-zero” carbon emissions by 2050, following
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Mike McCurdy, Managing Director of Fuels & Power at ICF shared this illuminating slide guide
by Julia MacCary (Planet Forward/Medill News Service) United Airlines offers a quick fix to neutralize your carbon emissions for a
by Grace O’Donnell (Yahoo! Finance) The Ocean Cleanup, a nonprofit engineering environmental organization based in the Netherlands, is attempting to
by Helena Tavares Kennedy (Biofuels Digest) In the Netherlands, Royal Dutch Shell said it will produce around 2 million tonnes of
by Christopher M. Matthews (Wall Street Journal) Oil giant plans to spend $10 billion through 2028 on technologies such as
(Opis Carbon Team) The commitment to carbon neutrality continues to grow as corporations and jurisdictions chart a course for net-zero greenhouse
(White House) New Actions Aim to Produce Three Billion Gallons of Sustainable Fuel, Reduce Aviation Emissions by 20% by 2030,
by Shubhlakshmi Shukla, Patricia Pinter and Vittoria Morini (S&P Global Platts) Gas suppliers have made renewable natural gas a central part of
(United Airlines/PR Newswire) United agrees to purchase 1.5 billion gallons of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) over 20 years – which is
by Michael Birnbaum (Washington Post) The Orca, an installation built by Climeworks, will capture 4,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide
by Cecilia Keating (Business Green) British Airways CEO Sean Doyle argues a ‘global system of Sustainable Aviation Fuels’ can help
(Korean Air) Korean Air has partnered with SK Energy, a major petroleum and refinery company in Korea, to introduce carbon-neutral jet
(Advanced Biofuels Canada/EIN Newswire) Advanced Biofuels Canada’s (ABFC) website now includes an interactive Sector Map that showcases its members’ North
(Gulfstream) … The record-breaking flights also showcased Gulfstream’s commitment to reducing carbon emissions. For the Savannah to Doha flight, Gulfstream fueled
by Ron Kotrba (Biobased Diesel Daily) Jet Support Services Inc., a maintenance support and financial-services provider to the business aviation industry,
by Chris Clayton (DTN Progressive Farmer) After years of battles over oil pipelines, two companies are pitching carbon dioxide pipelines that
by Bailey Berg (Washington Post) … One promising method is boosting access to and the use of more-sustainable fuels. Fuels
(EcoEngineers) We mined our wildly popular informational webinars to develop EcoInsights: a free curated video library of microlearning modules delivered
by Daniela Castim (Bio Market Insights) … Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) made from renewable feedstock and raw material residue such as
(4AIR/Biobased Diesel Daily) 4AIR, the first and only rating system focused on comprehensive sustainability in private aviation, announced Aug. 4
(National Farmers Union) On Friday, Growth Energy, American Farm Bureau Federation, National Biodiesel Board, National Corn Growers Association, National Farmers Union,
by Tammy Klein (Transportation Energy Strategies) … • Hard-to-Abate Transport Sectors: A Citi report notes that hydrogen, bioenergy and CCUS
(Climate Now) As the climate crisis worsens, more and more companies are committing to go “net-zero”. Most of these commitments include
by y Susanna Twidale (Reuters/London South East) A global initiative was launched on Thursday to bring transparency and rigour to the
by Michael Sterenberg (Columbia Climate School State of the Planet) The Scenic Hudson Soil Lab is a rather unassuming structure. Sitting
by Christopher Surgenor (GreenAir Online) A new certificate system has been launched that will allow corporations and travellers to claim
by Mark Pilling (GreenAir Online) Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production on the US West Coast has been boosted with the announcement
(KPI OceanConnect) Alternative Fuels and Special Projects division will be led by veteran expert Bill Wakeling. Significantly expands KPI OceanConnect’s
(Waste Advantage Magazine) On Thursday, May 20, Companies for Net Zero (formerly Companies for Zero Waste) held a great, informative session
by Pilar Wolfsteller (Flight Global) Alaska Airlines is aiming to become the most fuel-efficient US airline in the next five years,
by Collin Peterson (Minneapolis Star Tribune/Governors’ Biofuels Coalition) … According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), agriculture accounts for just
by Matthew Choi (Politico’s Morning Energy) The agriculture industry is anxiously waiting to see how the Biden administration intends to
(GreenAir Online) The UK’s aviation industry has set new interim decarbonisation targets on its way to a goal of net
(Green Impact Partners/CISION) Green Impact Partners Inc. (“GIP” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce a partnership with Carbon Clean Energy
(Neste) Neste and Boston Consulting Group (BCG) have signed a new agreement for the purchase of Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel™,
by Philippe Bonnefoy,(BlueSky/CAAFI) Air transport established sector-wide climate goals in 2009. • Waypoint 2050 investigates and provides details of the
by Michael Schneider (International Air Transport Association/CAAFI) We look at the CORSIA phase implementations starting with the monitoring, reporting and
FTC Seeks Public Comment on Potential Updates to the Green Guides, Will Begin 60-Day Comment Period in January 2023 DEADLINE: extended to April 24, 2023
(Bergeson & Campbell) The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced on December 14, 2022, that it is seeking public comment on potential updates and changes to the Guides for the Use of Environmental Claims (Green Guides).