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Singapore Airlines aims to incorporate 5% sustainable fuel into its total consumption by 2030

This move is a part of the airlines' broader sustainability strategy, aiming to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050

Singapore Airlines (SIA) and Scoot, both part of the SIA Group, have announced their commitment to replace 5% of their total fuel requirements with sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) by 2030.

This first step is a part of the airlines' broader sustainability strategy, aiming to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050. Sustainable aviation fuels have the potential to reduce carbon emissions by up to 80% compared to conventional jet fuel.

Mr Goh Choon Phong, CEO of Singapore Airlines, emphasised on "the importance of sustainable fuels in the decarbonization strategy", alongside investments in new-generation aircraft and operational efficiencies. The collaboration with partners and stakeholders, both locally and globally, is highlighted as crucial to achieving collective sustainability targets.

Ongoing discussions with fuel suppliers regarding the purchase of sustainable aviation fuels are underway, with further details expected to be announced later.

The airlines have been actively engaged in sustainability initiatives, including participating in a Sustainable Aviation Fuel Users Group and conducting pilot programs to explore the logistics and procurement of renewable fuels.

In addition to the focus on sustainable aviation fuels, the SIA Group outlined various other sustainability initiatives in the areas of carbon offsetting, electric vehicles, resource conservation, and creating a positive impact on society.

These initiatives underscore the group's commitment to integrating environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations across its operations, with the goal of achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050.

Source: Singapore Airlines