Sustainable Aviation Fuel
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Among the world’s leading SAF users, the Group continues to secure the volumes needed to meet its 2030 incorporation targets.
The use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) which refers to an alternative to regular aviation fuel (fossil-based kerosene) is one of the most impactful measures for reducing the Air France-KLM Group’s GHG emissions.
Air France-KLM selects only fuels whose sustainability is proven and certified by independent, reliable bodies like the Roundtable on Sustainable Biomaterials (RSB), https://rsb.org/) or the ISCC+. It requires a more than 65% reduction in CO2 emissions, a minimal impact on environment, no competition with human food and animal feed supply, no use of palm oil-derived materials.
Air France and KLM have also been members of the RSB since 2008. This body takes into account 12 criteria for SAF, ranging from food security to rural development, the quality of air, soil and water resources, and waste management.
Since its first SAF-powered flight back in 2011, Air France-KLM has been involved in supporting SAF developments. KLM co-founded SkyNRG, which has played a key role in the development and supply of SAF since 2016. SkyNRG is currently developing a SAF production plant in the Netherlands and KLM is committed to offtaking 75% of production. To accelerate the development and production of SAF in Europe, Air France-KLM participates in the Renewable Low Carbon Fuels (RLCF) Value Chain Alliance, an EU initiative that focuses on increasing production and supply of renewable and low carbon fuels in the aviation sector.
We are fully committed to promoting sustainable aviation by increasing the demand for and usage of SAF and driving its growth and development worldwide. We achieve this by forging multi-year supply agreements and actively supporting suppliers in their journey towards achieving the highest sustainability standards.
