Why the Future of Corporate Sustainability Starts with Transportation

by Amiad Solomon (HQ/Forbes) ... In addition, as part of the Sustainable Aviation Fuel Grand Challenge, the Biden Administration is committed to supplying at least 3 billion gallons of SAF (sustainable aviation fuel) per year by 2030 and, by 2050, sufficient SAF to meet 100% of aviation fuel demand. As of January 2022, Air France-KLM became the first airline group to introduce biofuel surcharges, and in the U.S., Delta Air Lines recently committed $1 billion to become carbon neutral by 2030, JetBlue by 2040 and United Airlines by 2050.

It’s clear that the production of SAF offers a clear runway to reach net-zero emissions in the years to come. According to the Air Transport Action Group (ATAG), SAF can reduce Co2 emissions by 80% long term as it's a clean substitute that’s made from sustainable resources including used cooking oil. The challenge for air travel and the aviation industry in the long haul is that SAF is currently less than 0.1% of aviation fuel.

I believe to decarbonize the aviation industry there needs to be a dramatic increase in SAF alongside investment in technologies including hydrogen and electric propulsion. Moreover, we need to ensure corporations have greater visibility into corporate air travel, including fuel combination, plane type, journey length, routing and passenger class. From when the Wright Brothers first powered flight in 1903 to today, the aviation industry is one of greater innovation and problem-solving. We need to continue in this direction so we can make air travel greener. READ MORE