ht – emitted 1.04 billion tonnes of CO2.” If all flights taken in one year are flown using SAF at its current maximum emissions reduction of 80%, global emissions from air travel would be reduced to 0.21 billion tonnes of CO2. That could make a significant difference for countries as they strive to reach ambitious emissions targets.
While this preliminary usage of SAF is a powerful step and a strong indicator of a rise in awareness of both companies and customers, challenges remain in making SAF actually effective and widespread. But with post-quarantine travelers running out of patience and desperate for an escape regardless of the associated emissions, time is of the essence for airlines and policymakers to act.
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