Global Aviation Sustainability Outlook 2025
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Offtake agreements per purchaser
% of offtake agreem ents
to date (n=141)3%
Breakdown by corporate region
Other European countries
United States
Germany
Hong Kong
United Kingdom
Undisclosed24%
24%
17%17%14%21%
79%Corporates
AirlinesBreakdown by corporate sector
Logistics & cargo carriers
Aerospace manufacturers
Others
Airport
Aviation fuel supplier
Oil & gas
Travel & tourism
Financial institution31%
21% 17%10%10%3%3%3%1.
2. FIGURE 7 Number of offtake agreements, by corporate type and region, up to 2024
Sources: ICAO, Kearney analysis for Airports of Tomorrow. This investment boost has had a positive impact
on the perception of technology risk as well. Some
financiers, who believe non-HEFA pathways are
maturing, are becoming more comfortable with
the technology risks associated with SAF plants,
resulting in more investment into SAF projects
worldwide. Not all energy players have pulled out
of SAF investment, with some doubling down on
capacity expansion without significant issues in
securing financing. Where there are favourable policy conditions or the involvement of other
players, such as scope 3 buyers and multilateral
development banks to reduce risks, energy majors
have also invested in the sector.
Nearly four out of five SAF offtake agreements to
date were signed by commercial airlines, while
“corporates” signed the remaining 21%. Of these,
about half were signed by logistics companies, cargo
carriers and aerospace manufacturers (see Figure 7). We strongly believe in transformative partnerships across the full aviation value
chain and beyond. Not only do we supply major airlines, we also offer SAF
certificates to corporate customers like Microsoft. These alliances help us build a
strong SAF industry and underscore our commitment to innovation, sustainability
and excellence. We are proud to lead this change, driving progress and making a
lasting impact on the aviation industry and our planet.
Alfred Stern, Chairman of the Executive Board and Chief Executive Officer, OMVCollaboration among every member of the SAF ecosystem is critical to
expanding SAF production and distribution. We know the important role airlines,
policy-makers and investors play in scaling the industry, but corporations play
a critical role as well. Companies looking to address their scope 3 emissions
are uniquely positioned to help scale the availability of SAF through voluntary
offtake agreements. By enabling scope 3 offtakers to share the responsibility,
voluntary offtake agreements help relieve first-mover disadvantage and open
up the broader marketplace. This helps drive demand for SAF and sets a strong
example for other companies to follow.
Gene Gebolys, Chief Executive Officer, World Energy
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