Flights leaving the UK will now be greener due to the Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Mandate coming into force on January 1st.
For all jet fuel used in flights taking off from the UK in 2025, 2% must be SAF. This percentage will increase by 2 percentage points each year so that it is 10% by 2030 and then 22% by 2040.
SAF is fuel that is sourced sustainably and includes household waste and used cooking oil. According to government provided statistics, fuel sourced from such materials produces an average of 70% less carbon emissions than traditional fossil-based aviation fuel.
Mike Kane, Minister for Aviation, said: “From this moment on, aviation will be a greener, more sustainable form of travel and today marks a significant milestone for the UK SAF industry.”
To read more about the Mandate, please follow the link below:
