Sustainable Aviation Fuel

Pelorus X Neste

In the midst of the ongoing transition towards a low-carbon economy, where it is universally acknowledged that the future can no longer rely on fossil fuels, Pelorus is committed to playing a pivotal role in the scale of solutions aimed at decarbonising the travel industry's foundation.

With the emergence of new cutting-edge technology offering tangible ways to make journeys more sustainable, Pelorus is working to make these available to their clients and drive a new era of cleaner travel. To accelerate this, Pelorus have partnered with Neste, the global leader in Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production, to become one of the leaders in luxury experiential travel to offer clients the opportunity to purchase SAF. In doing so, Pelorus clients are able to contribute to the widespread adoption of one of the most advanced emission-reduction technologies available. 

What is sustainable Aviation Fuel?

Sustainable Aviation Fuel is a renewable aviation fuel that provides a more sustainable alternative to conventional, fossil-based jet fuel. Neste’s SAF is made from sustainably sourced, 100% renewable waste and residue raw materials, such as used cooking oil and animal fat waste. Neste MY SAF™ is already in production and available to use today. SAF works on current aircrafts as it complies with the same standards as fossil jet fuel, meaning there is no need to design or build new aircraft or set up a parallel fuel infrastructure, as required with hydrogen-powered or electric planes.

How does the Pay-It-Forward initiative work?

When booking, clients are given the opportunity to choose what percentage of their aviation emissions they wish to reduce by purchasing SAF. Then, using the ‘Pay-It-Forward’ concept, Neste calculates how much SAF is needed to equal the emission reduction and distributes the SAF to ensure that a flight, if not theirs, benefits from the carbon emission reduction purchased.

The Bigger Picture

Currently, aviation fuels are petroleum-based or a petroleum and synthetic blend. Petroleum literally means 'rock oil’, it exists in the upper strata of the Earth's crust and has to be drilled for and refined. Despite new technologies working to reduce the ecological repercussions of this process, the impact of burning petroleum still has a very serious impact on global climate change. By purchasing SAF, you are contributing to the widespread adoption of one of the most advanced emission-reduction technologies available, helping to scale a solution which is predicted to play a pivotal role in the decarbonisation of the travel, industry.

“Our policy is not to stand on the sidelines and make noise but take action. These solutions are not silver bullets, but they are much better than the status quo, and each one is better than the last - leading us to a cleaner future. We choose to act to help process and promote positive change.” 

 

Geordie Mackay-Lewis

CEO and Co-founder

About Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel™

Neste MY SAF™ is a today solution, commercially available and in use worldwide. SAF is a cleaner, direct replacement for fossil jet fuel and reduces greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by up to 80%* compared to fossil jet fuel. Neste MY SAF™ is currently produced in Porvoo, Finland, and is manufactured from100% renewable waste and residue raw materials, such as used cooking oil, animal fat waste. Prior to use in aircraft, SAF is blended with fossil jet fuel and certified to meet ASTM jet fuel specifications, before being distributed to airports where it is used to fuel aircraft.

Neste only sources renewable raw materials that are traceable and not harmful, enabling them and their partners to monitor the entire supply chain and ensure suppliers’ absolute commitment to strict sustainability criteria. Suppliers must also be committed to combating deforestation, protecting biodiversity, and respecting human rights as defined in Neste’s Supplier Code of Conduct.

For more details, please visit: Neste I Sustainable supply chain

Key Benefits of Neste MY SAF™

VIABILITY

  • SAF represents a direct in-sector emission reduction.

  • The production and delivery infrastructure are ready today.

  • SAF works on current aircraft and infrastructure as it complies to the same standards as fossil jet fuel. Therefore, there is no need to design or build new aircraft or set up a parallel fuel infrastructure, as you would need to with hydrogen powered or electric planes.

IMPACT

  • SAF lowers greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by up to 80% compared to conventional fossil jet fuel over the fuel’s lifecycle*

  • Neste MY SAF™ is additional to regulatory SAF use making an impact above mandatory requirements.

  • SAF delivers additional climate benefits with reduced non-CO2

CREDIBILITY

  • With credible and reportable emission reductions, Neste’s SAF solution is end-to-end audited by a third party auditor, ensuring against double claiming.

  • Aligned with the aviation guidance of Science Based Targets, Neste’s transaction model isverified by PwC.

  • Neste ensures the sustainability of its entire renewable fuel production chain with certifications such as ISCC, International Sustainability & Carbon Certification and RSB (Roundtable on Sustainable Biomaterials).

  • In the United States, the sustainability of Neste’s renewable fuels is monitored through the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) sustainability requirements.

Climate Investment Fund

In addition to Sustainable Aviation Fuel, Pelorus addresses the remaining emissions via the Climate Investment Fund. This carbon capture portfolio, comprising nature and hybrid technology carbon removal credits, contributes to the advancement of carbon removal technology as well as nature projects with a strong community impact – supporting the scale of solutions needed to accelerate climate action. By supporting this unique initiative in conjunction with SAF, Pelorus hopes to underscore the pressing need for decisive action in our atmosphere when it comes to the future of travel.

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Get in touch to find out more

To learn more about our Sustainable Aviation Fuel and our partnership with Neste, contact the team at Pelorus and the Pelorus Foundation.


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