Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel
What is Sustainable Aviation Fuel?
Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) is a renewable aviation fuel, made from renewable waste and residue raw materials, such as used cooking oil and animal fat waste. Using Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel, in its neat (unblended) form reduces greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by up to 80%* over the fuel’s life cycle, compared to using conventional fossil-based jet fuel. Neste MY SAF can be used as a drop-in fuel as it is compatible with existing aircraft engines and airport fuel infrastructure, requiring no extra investment or modifications. Prior to use, Neste MY SAF is blended with conventional jet fuel and certified to meet ASTM jet fuel specifications.
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*Calculated for neat i.e. unblended SAF with established life cycle assessment (LCA) methodologies, such as CORSIA methodology.
What is Neste's SAF made of?
Neste's SAF is produced from renewable waste and residue raw materials, such as used cooking oil and animal fat waste. Neste is innovating new raw materials and technologies enabling their use. We are, for example, exploring novel vegetable oils from regenerative agricultural concepts and lignocellulosics (forestry waste).
How is Neste's SAF made?
Neste produces SAF with its proprietary NEXBTL™ technology which allows the use of almost any waste fat or vegetable oil to produce SAF and other renewable products. It is based on HEFA-technology, currently the commercially most viable technology to produce SAF. Neste currently only uses used cooking oil and animal fat waste to produce SAF.
Where is Neste's SAF produced and what is the production capacity?
Neste has a global SAF production capability of 1.5 million tons (about 515 million gallons) per annum at our refineries in Finland, Singapore and Netherlands. This will grow to 2.2 million tons per annum in 2027 .
How does Neste source raw materials for SAF?
Neste's SAF is produced from renewable waste and residue raw materials such as used cooking oil and animal fat waste. Neste sources raw materials from over 60 countries around the world. We expect the global availability of waste and residue oils and fats to grow to 40 million tons per annum by 2030.
Is Neste developing new raw materials?
Neste is innovating to bring new SAF production pathways to life. We are focusing on promising new raw materials and technologies enabling their use such as novel vegetable oils from regenerative agricultural concepts and lignocellulosic raw materials (forestry waste).
How is SAF used?
SAF is a drop-in fuel that can be used in existing aircraft once blended with conventional jet fuel. SAF can be blended up to 50% with conventional jet fuel before use meeting ASTM jet fuel specifications. After blending the fuel is transported to the airport and ready to be used as regular jet fuel in aircraft.
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What are the environmental impacts of SAF?
SAF is a lower-climate impact alternative to conventional, fossil-based jet fuel. Using Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel in its neat form can reduce greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) by up to 80% over the fuel’s life cycle, compared to using conventional, fossil-based jet fuel (calculated with established life cycle assessment (LCA) methodologies, such as CORSIA methodology). In addition, using SAF can also reduce the non-CO2 impact of aviation. During flight, aircraft emit a range of other substances, commonly referred to as non-CO₂ emissions. These emissions, such as soot, affect atmospheric chemistry and can act as a basis for the formation of persistent contrail-cirrus clouds contributing to a net-warming effect that research suggests is as significant as the impact of CO2 itself. Due to its chemical composition, using SAF reduces particulate emissions, reducing the likelihood of contrail formation which has a net-climate warming effect.
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*Calculated for neat i.e. unblended SAF with established life cycle assessment (LCA) methodologies, such as CORSIA methodology.
Which airlines are currently using Neste MY SAF?
Neste MY SAF is used by leading commercial airlines in Europe, North America and Asia including Lufthansa, Air France-KLM , IAG, Finnair, American Airlines, United Airlines, JetBlue, ANA, JAL as well as cargo carriers such as DHL Group, Amazon, FedEx and UPS.
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Which airports are currently using SAF?
Neste MY SAF is available at an increasing number of major airports, including San Francisco International Airport (SFO), Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), Frankfurt Airport (FRA), Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) and Narita International Airport (NRT). We also work with industry leading distributors to provide Neste MY SAF to other airports and business aviation customers.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the benefits of purchasing SAF to reduce my company’s emissions?
The most sustainable way to reduce aviation emissions would be to reduce flying. Since that’s not always possible, the second best option is to fly with Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). SAF is a real in-sector emission reduction in the aviation sector with a direct impact. Purchasing SAF as an emission reduction “allows you to go the extra mile” in multiple ways, as it goes beyond what is, or will be, required by regulations and mandates. The report SAF Certificate from us you will receive after the SAF has been delivered and consumed is verified by an independent third party and can be used in your company’s sustainability reporting to support credible claims.
How can I calculate my company’s aviation emissions?
For calculating your company’s aviation emissions, we recommend the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) industry-leading practice for Passenger CO2 Standard Methodology. For air freight, we recommend to follow the methodology published by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Carbon Emissions Calculator Methodology Air Freighter (Version 1, September 2023) and the IATA recommended practice 1678 on Cargo CO2 Emissions Measurement Methodology. Some private platforms can support you to estimate your business travel and air freight emissions based on their own database (e.g. EcoTransit, Pledge, myClimate, Atmosfair, etc).
Already know your company’s aviation emissions? Use our calculator to estimate your SAF need.
How do I reduce my company’s aviation emissions by purchasing SAF?
Compared to fossil jet fuel, SAF can reduce GHG emissions by up to 80% over the fuel lifecycle. As part of the SAF purchase, you will receive GHG emission reduction reporting documents audited by a third party. You can use this to support your carbon emission reduction reporting and to help you meet your sustainability goals. Practical guidelines for using the customer delivery report come as part of your SAF purchase.
Will my flight fly with SAF after my purchase?
After you have made your SAF purchase, Neste delivers the SAF to one of the partnering airlines, who will then fuel their planes and fly with that SAF. You can purchase SAF from anywhere in the world, but planes with Neste SAF will only be fueled at a few designated airports at the moment to avoid unnecessary transportation of SAF. While the plane you board may not fly with SAF, you will be supplied with an SAF delivery report once your SAF has been used by one of our partner airlines. This way, you are aware that the fuel has been delivered to an airline, emission reductions have been achieved, and you know that you have made a significant step toward a more sustainable aviation industry.
How can I trust Neste Impact, the calculations, and the reporting I receive?
At Neste, we ensure the transparency and credibility of Neste Impact by following the latest standards and frameworks for SAF, such as SBTIs aviation sector guidance. Emission reductions achieved are verified by a third party to ensure:
A clear chain of custody - specific purchased SAF volumes are directly linked to you and partner airlines.
Proof of sustainability - based on certification SAF standards
Pure additional volumes - offering additional GHG emission reduction to parties involved beyond regulatory schemes
Exclusive ownership of environmental attributes - no selling forward of the fuel/bio-attributes of emissions
Accurate scope accounting and book-keeping - SAF is not double-counted across reporting or customers. This is done in line with the Greenhouse Gas Protocol
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How do I ensure the emissions my SAF purchase reduces aren’t double counted and claimed?
Our SAF delivery and transaction process is audited by a third party from end to end to verify that the integrity of our service is, to ensure only one party claims the SAF in your purchase.
The audit scope includes verification that:
The SAF has been certified according to an EU voluntary scheme up until the point of delivery to Neste’s distribution terminal location, and Neste has removed the sustainability attributes.
The airline has self-declared its SAF consumption, and SAF is not considered the volume under any renewable fuel mandate or obligation.
The airline has reported Scope 1 emissions and that its Scope 3 emissions are dedicated to one end-customer only.
The auditor confirms that there has been a clear chain of custody on the transfer of fuel and the corresponding emission reduction claims between different parties involved in this transaction.
The certification Neste uses is EU-compliant ISCC (International Sustainability and Carbon Certification), which registers, tracks, and traces all SAF credit transactions. ISCC provides customers with a credit retirement declaration displaying details regarding the SAF delivery and emission reduction, which can be used for sustainability reporting.
Why is SAF expensive? Why and how does Neste Impact add value for my business?
Our service offers a credible, real and direct emission reduction and comes with guidelines for how to report the reduced emissions. The price includes the fuel and is a significant step toward a more sustainable future.
How does emission reduction with SAF differ from offsetting?
By purchasing SAF, you can reduce the emissions created by aviation directly. Carbon offsetting broadly refers to a reduction in GHG emissions, usually through land restoration or the planting of trees, that is used to compensate for emissions that occur elsewhere. In this approach, the emissions created by flying, however, remain the same. By using SAF, you can reduce aviation-related carbon emissions directly within the aviation sector and make a real change toward your sustainability targets.