KARACHI: Air France-KLM’s India & Middle East establishment has partnered with Gerry’s Group to join its Corporate Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Program. This collaboration aims to accelerate the production and usage of SAF, which is one of the most effective methods for reducing CO2 emissions in aviation.
Sustainable Aviation Fuels are the most decisive ways of reducing CO2 emissions in the aviation industry. SAF can be blended with conventional kerosene (currently by up to 50%) without any modification to
aircraft, engines, or logistical and storage infrastructures.
To address this, Air France-KLM has implemented the corporate SAF program, allowing it to partner with various organizations to accelerate the production and usage of SAF. The program aims to make SAF more widely available, which could help pave the way for the future in aviation.
Gerry’s Group, a leading conglomerate established in 1963, is now joining this initiative as part of its commitment to addressing environmental concerns and promoting a more sustainable aviation industry.
Speaking on the announcement, Stefan Gumuseli, General Manager India and Middle East said:
“At Air France-KLM, we believe that collaboration is key to driving meaningful change. We are proud to welcome Gerry’s Group to our Corporate Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) program. Decarbonizing aviation comes with its challenges, and we are pleased to see Gerry’s Group’s commitment to sustainability and their responsibility toward reducing the carbon emissions generated by air travel. This cooperation is a significant step forward in our collective efforts to build aviation industry for generations to come.”
Mr. Arshad Wali Muhammad Group Director Gerrys Group said “Gerrys’s Group is proud to cooperate with Air France and KLM on their Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) program. This initiative aims to significantly reduce carbon emissions thus contributing to future for aviation. Together, we are committed to driving impactful change in aviation. We at Gerrys’s are committed to join hands with our partner AF – KLM to fully support the aviation long-term reduction emissions goal.”
Sustainable aviation fuels, the first lever for reducing the Co2 emissions of the airline industry
Air France-KLM’s ambition is to reduce its total CO₂ emissions per passenger/km by 30% compared with 2019. To achieve this ambition, the Group aims to incorporate a min. of 10% sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) by 2030, beyond the European mandate of 6% for flight departures in Europe by the same deadline.
Sustainable aviation fuels are one of the most promising levers for reducing CO₂ emissions from aviation. They are currently made from used cooking oils, waste or agricultural and forestry residues. In the future, sustainable synthetic aviation fuels will also be available, made from hydrogen and carbon captured from the atmosphere.
Air France-KLM has implemented a strict sourcing policy and is committed to purchasing only SAF that do not compete with food or feed, are RSB or ISCC certified for their sustainability, and are not produced from palm oil. SAF projects selected by Air France-KLM reduce CO₂ emissions by a minimum of 75% compared with conventional jet fuel on a lifecycle basis and require no engine modifications.
