EcoCeres Secures Sustainable Aviation Fuel Contract with British Airways to Help Reduce Carbon Emissions
Hong Kong-based renewable fuels producer EcoCeres has entered into a multi-year agreement to supply British Airways with sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The partnership is expected to reduce lifecycle carbon emissions by approximately 400,000 metric tonnes, equivalent to the emissions generated by roughly 240,000 round-trip economy flights between London and New York. SAF supplied under this agreement will be made entirely from waste-based biomass feedstock, including used cooking oil.
According to EcoCeres, the fuel has the potential to deliver up to an 80% reduction in lifecycle emissions compared to conventional jet fuel, helping British Airways advance toward its target of using 10% SAF by 2030.
Carrie Harris, Director of Sustainability at British Airways, said:
Sustainable aviation fuel is a key part of our journey to net zero by 2050.
“This new agreement with EcoCeres is another meaningful step forward in reducing our environmental impact and accelerating progress across the industry,”
The deal also supports the UK government’s SAF Mandate, which sets national goals for cleaner aviation.British Airways has been integrating SAF into its operations as part of its broader BA Better World strategy. In 2024, the airline reported that SAF made up 2.7% of its total fuel use, contributing to a 13% reduction in carbon intensity since 2019.
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