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Aviation is one of the hardest sectors to decarbonise and it’s going to take partnerships across industries to help close the gap between the supply and demand of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). We’ve joined with Airbus, Air France-KLM, Mitsubishi HC Capital America, Inc., BNP Paribas, AEG FUELS and Burnham Sterling Asset Management (as fund manager) to help accelerate global production of SAF. The Sustainable Aviation Fuel Financing Alliance (SAFFA) fund has been formed to invest in SAF technology development and production projects with an initial focus on opportunities that repurpose existing infrastructure. Our investment in the SAFFA fund will help us access SAF sooner in key overseas markets and help drive the development of the overall industry, while we maintain our strong focus on Australian projects to accelerate the establishment of a domestic industry. #qantas #Australia

Aviation is one of the hardest sectors to decarbonise and it’s going to take partnerships across industries to help close the gap between the supply and demand of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). We’ve joined with Airbus, Air France-KLM, Mitsubishi HC Capital America, Inc., BNP Paribas, AEG FUELS and Burnham Sterling Asset Management (as fund manager) to help accelerate global production of SAF. The Sustainable Aviation Fuel Financing Alliance (SAFFA) fund has been formed to invest in SAF technology development and production projects with an initial focus on opportunities that repurpose existing infrastructure. Our investment in the SAFFA fund will help us access SAF sooner in key overseas markets and help drive the development of the overall industry, while we maintain our strong focus on Australian projects to accelerate the establishment of a domestic industry. Find out more: https://bit.ly/3Wkknu9

It’s our largest Qantas Climate Fund investment yet and with some very significant partners. To get more SAF in to the wing of our aircraft we’re working hard here in Australia and globally with a coalition of equally determined collaborators. This week’s announcement sees us and six other partners from around the world commit $US200m in to SAF, with the flying kangaroo initially committing US$50m (AU$75m) from our Climate Fund. The Sustainable Aviation Fuel Financing Alliance (SAFFA) fund has been formed with anchor-investor Airbus as well as Qantas, Air France-KLM, Mitsubishi HC Capital Inc., BNP Paribas, Associated Energy Group, and Burnham Sterling Asset Management. Thank you to the whole Qantas team who helped make this happen and Airbus for your leadership on SAFFA. Through SAFFA, the partners will invest in SAF technology development and production projects with an initial focus on opportunities that repurpose existing infrastructure. Investments will be initially focused in the United States, but in time are expected to be diversified across various SAF production pathways and regions. Qantas and the SAFFA partners will also have opportunities to enter into priority offtake contracts for the supply of SAF produced through the supported projects. The fund made its first investment in April in US-based technology company Crysalis Biosciences, which aims to renew chemical manufacturing infrastructure with new fuel and chemical production technologies. SAFFA will invest in projects that are technologically mature with a focus on commercial viability to help improve access to and drive down the cost of low-carbon fuels. We are confident the SAFFA fund will enable us to get priority access to SAF sooner in key overseas markets while helping drive the development of the overall industry. And in addition to this investment in SAFFA, we continue to deeply evaluate additional domestic opportunities for investment from our Fund which we expect to finalise in the coming months. So from Far North Queensland, Western Australia, Illinois, the UK, Europe and California our investments in, and uptake of SAF and associated feedstocks continues.

Exciting Times Ahead for #Sustainable #Aviation! We’re thrilled to share insights from a recent Q&A session with Jörg Schirrmacher, Head of Transport Finance at Helaba and IMPACT on sustainable aviation Board member. Jörg will be speaking at Ishka: Aviation Finance’s ESG-SAF Conference on 13 March during the panel discussion ‘Taking stock: how are key pillars from aviation’s value chain addressing challenges, and identifying opportunities towards net zero ambitions?’.   💡 Question 1: What regulatory challenges, in a sustainability context, do you see as the biggest hurdle facing your organization or clients?  J.Schirrmacher: Implementing #CSRD reporting poses a significant challenge for us. It requires substantial resources, and there's no playbook for companies like ours. We're taking a "learning by doing" approach, recognizing the need for adaptation and #innovation.   💡 Question 2: Will there ever be enough #SAF to meet demand AND keep aviation on track to Net Zero by 2050?  J.Schirrmacher: Achieving Net Zero by 2050 hinges on sufficient SAF production. However, we're encountering hurdles in scaling up SAF plants and securing funding. #Cooperation across the supply chain, including policymakers, is crucial to overcoming these challenges and driving progress.   💡 Question 3: What's top of my to-do list for the next 12 months?  J.Schirrmacher: (i) Developing a sustainable finance framework for #airline and #lessor financing is paramount. This approach ensures #transparency, standardization, and active participation in decarbonization efforts, while guarding against #greenwashing. (ii) Expanding our network to deepen our understanding of aviation decarbonization complexities and collaborating with stakeholders to drive meaningful change.   Join us in shaping the future of sustainable aviation! Let's work together to overcome challenges, drive innovation, and create a greener, more resilient industry. Hear more from IMPACT on sustainable aviation and Jörg at Ishka’s ESG-SAF Conference on 13th March in London! IMPACT members are entitled to a 30% discount. To redeem the rate at the event or the 'Investing in Aviation: Europe' event the day before, please contact jamesw@ishkaglobal.com. #sustainableaviation #esg #aviationfinance #aircraftleasing #netzero #decarbonization

Major SAF investment by lessors needs policy certainty: Orix CFO 🌍 In an interview with Airfinance Journal, ORIX Aviation’s chief financial officer and chair of Aircraft Leasing Ireland (ALI), Marie-Louise Kelly, highlights the value of a collaborative approach by lessors to reach these decarbonization goals. 🤝✈️ Among the key players able to influence the industry’s pathway to net zero CO2 emissions are commercial aircraft lessors, given their leading role in facilitating the global fleet's expansion. As the world progresses towards net zero by 2050, the imperative for collaboration among lessors has become increasingly apparent, to orchestrate a cohesive and effective strategy to mitigate aviation's environmental impact. Read the full interview here: https://bit.ly/3SYq40c Not a subscriber yet? You can book a demo here: https://bit.ly/3MJXTi7 #aircraftleasing #airfinancejournal #aviationfinance #investments #SAF #sustainability #sustainableaircraftfuel #fuel

Air France KLM became a co-investor in a Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) What is SAF? Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) is made from more sustainable resources. Like waste oils of organic origins (such as used cooking oil). This means the Sustainable Aviation Fuel we use: Is a renewable feedstock Emits at least 75% less CO₂ than fossil jet fuel throughout its lifecycle, from production to combustion Reduces other harmful emissions like particulates and sulphur #AIRFRANCE #KLM #SAF #SUSTAINABILITY #COOPERATION #EMISSIONS #CO2 #FLYING #TRAVEL #AIRLINES

🌿✈ There is no denying the demand for SAF. Airports, operators, OEMs and customers all want it. What’s more, investors are ready to spend. The challenge is scaling up supply. That was the message following the first day of the inaugural SAF Investor summit taking place in London from 27-28 February. Read Regional Gateway editor Chloe Greenbank's round up of the industry insights gained from the event ➡ https://ow.ly/oojq50QIHUN #SAF #sustainableaviation #susatainableaviationfuel #electricaviation #netzero #jetzero #SAFInvestor24

Here's the industry you've never heard of, aircraft leasing. Did you know that a handful of companies own around half the aircraft in the world? I travelled to Dublin to attend the Aircraft Leasing Ireland's Global sustainability Day this week. I came away with a strong sense that the industry really, really wants SAF to work out, but accounting fixes such as book & claim for SAF won't fix it alone, and no credible Net Zero aviation pathway only relies on SAF. So what more could this industry do to promote proper investment in new technologies? #sustainableaviation #aviation #climatechange #SAF

#AirFranceKLM today became a co-investor in a Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) financing fund, together with Airbus, AEG FUELS, BNP Paribas CIB, Burnham Sterling Asset Management (as fund manager), Mitsubishi HC Capital Inc. and Qantas Airways Limited. This financing fund aims at accelerating the availability of SAF by investing mainly in technologically mature SAF-producing projects using for instance waste-based feedstocks. Air France-KLM and its partners will have the possibility of entering into priority contracts to secure SAF offtakes from the various projects the fund will invest in. Already the world’s first user of sustainable aviation fuel SAF in 2022 and 2023, Air France-KLM has set itself the target of incorporating at least 10% of SAF on all flights by 2030. The Group adheres to a strict sourcing policy, committing to purchasing second generation SAFs that do not compete with the human or animal food chain, are RSB or ISCC+ certified for their sustainability, and are not produced from palm oil. Compared to conventional fuel, Air France-KLM’s SAF achieves a CO₂ emissions reduction of up to 75% over the entire fuel lifecycle. Find out more about the Sustainable Aviation Fuel Financing Alliance (SAFFA): https://lnkd.in/eATzwvvv 

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