Rethinking Sustainable Aviation Fuel Sources


Rethinking Sustainable Aviation Fuel Sources

• The sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) market is showing incredible growth driven by ambitious targets and mandates.

• Heavy reliance on used cooking oil (UCO) as the primary feedstock poses significant sustainability and scalability challenges.

• Investors should probe different opportunities, looking at other sources for sustainable aviation fuel.


Virgin Atlantic’s recent flight from London to New York powered by “sustainable” jet fuel is being heralded as an important step towards making flying more environmentally friendly. Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) is a promising solution to significantly reduce carbon emissions from air travel. However, as the industry embarks on this journey, it's crucial to reevaluate the sources of SAF and address potential challenges.

 

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Retno Kusumaningtyas, PhD senior responsible investment associate

Retno Kusumaningtyas, PhD, is a senior responsible investment associate involved with ESG and impact research for the firm’s co-managed global impact equity fund. 



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