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The aviation industry's push towards decarbonization has gained momentum with the launch of the Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Registry. The platform was released to the Civil Aviation Decarbonization Organization (CADO) for operation. It aims to provide all global airlines access to SAF and to help them meet climate-related obligations by ensuring that SAF purchases are recorded in a way that prevents double counting.
Marie Owens Thomsen, IATA's Senior Vice President Sustainability and Chief Economist, emphasized the importance of collective effort in aviation's decarbonization and the role of the SAF Registry. "Aviation’s decarbonization is a team effort. In releasing the SAF Registry to CADO for launch, we have put in place a critical platform for the benefit of all stakeholders," she stated.
The registry records SAF transactions globally, contributing to transparency. It overcomes the challenge of limited SAF supply by linking airlines with producers and suppliers. It also allows airlines’ corporate customers to benefit from in-sector emissions reductions and co-finance decarbonization efforts.
