Future Energy Global to supply SAFc certificates to Microsoft

Dublin-based Future Energy Global announced that it will supply Scope 3 certificates to Microsoft from airline purchases of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).

The agreement is as part of Microsoft’s ongoing drive to reach net zero emissions by 2030.

 “Microsoft supports the development of SAF on a global basis to help reduce our worldwide business travel emissions ,” said Katie Ross, director, carbon reduction strategy & market development, Microsoft. “We appreciate Future Energy Global’s expertise and diligence in providing SAF certificates and their work in development of the wider eco-system required to scale SAF.”

The emissions from a flight fall under an airline’s direct responsibility (Scope 1), but a company with staff flying for business on that flight is responsible for its staff’s share of the flight’s emissions under “Scope 3” (indirect emissions).

“Future Energy Global was founded with the aim of scaling SAF production by building a collaborative ecosystem involving all aviation stakeholders,” said Future Energy Global CEO Natasha Mann.

“When Microsoft acquires SAF Scope 3 certificates like these, it’s sending a strong demand signal for SAF. We’re proud to have designed a Scope 3 certificate transaction for Microsoft, in conjunction with our airline partners like Cathay Pacific, that not only helps Microsoft cut its emissions but forges bonds between stakeholders that will bring aviation closer to net-zero.”

Earlier last year, Microsoft announced an investment in ethanol-to-jet company Microsoft, a top up to $50 announced in 2022.