Delta Air Lines: SAF is the key lever to reduce carbon emissions Delta Air Lines: SAF is the key lever to reduce carbon emissions
Delta Air Lines prioritizes sustainability in its operations by focusing on Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) as a key lever to reduce carbon emissions and decarbonize the business.
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In a blog on the Delta website, the airline states that it is actively advocating for government incentives to scale up the production of SAF, as it requires cross-industry collaboration and new sources like agricultural products to grow into a viable market.
Delta's Chief Sustainability Officer, Amelia DeLuca, has been actively involved in advocating for state and federal incentives to spur demand and kickstart SAF production, aiming to create a level playing field with lower emission fuels like biodiesel and renewable diesel. DeLuca has testified at legislative committees and spoken at summits to promote the importance of scaling the SAF market and bringing together stakeholders across agriculture, fuel, aviation, and government.
Increasing SAF production
Overall, Delta is leading efforts to bring together diverse stakeholders and coalitions while advocating with policymakers at various levels to increase SAF production in the U.S. Their commitment to reducing carbon emissions and promoting sustainability through SAF demonstrates their dedication to environmental responsibility in the aviation industry.
Delta Air Lines has formed partnerships with global organizations to advance their sustainability goals, particularly in the realm of SAF and environmental initiatives. Delta Airlines is a founding member of Americans for Clean Aviation Fuels, a national coalition, which includes major industrial sectors in America such as farmers, agri-businesses, fuel producers, and end-users.
Delta's Government Affairs team collaborates with farmers, producers, buyers, policymakers, and other stakeholders at the state and federal level to advocate for policies that incentivize SAF production and investment in a robust SAF industry.
