World Energy, SABA to help reduce RMI’s emissions via SAFc
RMI and World Energy, in collaboration with the Sustainable Aviation Buyers Alliance (SABA), announced a partnership involving purchase of sustainable aviation fuel certificates (SAFc) to reduce RMI’s carbon footprint.
RMI’s investment in SAFc, facilitated by SABA, is expected to deliver 954 metric tons of CO2e emissions reduction over five years, equivalent to the emissions from flying more than 1,500 economy class passengers round trip between New York and San Francisco.
“Air travel is a significant contributor to carbon emissions, and as an organization that frequently engages in international collaboration, we recognize our responsibility to mitigate our environmental impact,” said Bryan Fisher, managing director at RMI. “By investing in sustainable aviation fuel certificates – a tool we helped pioneer – we are helping drive demand for SAF, advancing the adoption of new fuel technologies, and setting a strong example for companies increasingly focused on addressing climate change.”
The investment from RMI in SAFc is part of the agreements facilitated by SABA. The alliance has collectively supported more than 20 customers in purchasing SAFc from about 50m gallons of SAF, representing 500,000 metric tons of CO2e abatement.
“World Energy has been proud to put many of RMI’s ideas and models for the SAF market into practice in the corporate world,” said Kathleen Wight, World Energy’s vice president of Net Zero Solutions. “RMI’s commitment to using SAFc insets for its own emissions reduction sends a strong signal that real world solutions exist today in the aviation sector for those committed to net-zero travel.”
SAF certificates offer a practical solution for businesses to reduce their carbon emissions associated with air travel. By purchasing these certificates, companies like RMI support the production and use of SAF, even if it’s not directly used in the flights they take. This investment helps stimulate demand for SAF, encouraging the development and scaling of sustainable fuel technologies.