Embraer intends to become the first aircraft manufacturer to use Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) that may be distributed by Raízen, a global leader in bioenergy.
Brazilian aircraft manufacturer, Embraer and Raízen recently signed a Letter of Intent with a commitment to stimulating the development of the sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production ecosystem, reinforcing the sustainability agenda of both companies. This drive expects to benefit the air transport industry around the world, and the utilization of this innovation is a central piece of Embraer’s procedure to neutralize the carbon impression of its operations by 2040 as over 60% of outflows in the company’s operations (scope 1) emerge from the utilization of aviation fuel in tests and production flights.
Carlos Alberto Griner, Vice President of People, ESG, and Communications at Embraer said, “SAF plays a key role in reducing aviation emissions in the short and medium term. Therefore, this agreement aims to stimulate the growth and sustainability of the value chain as a whole. ESG is one of the pillars of our strategic plan and we are looking at every opportunity to accelerate the reduction of our carbon emissions.”
This initiative aims to strengthen the sustainability plan of the two companies, adding to the air transport industry’s decarbonization.
Antonio Cardoso, Vice President of Marketing and Services at Raízen said, “As an integrated energy company, Raízen has challenging goals as we intend to expand the offer renewable energy and fuel sources to the market by 80% and make this increase as efficient as possible in our production process to help produce the impact on our customer. “As the largest sugarcane ethanol producer in the world, it is only natural that we are looking at a possible supply of SAF. This partnership with Embraer, a global reference, reinforces the sustainability agenda and expansion of the company’s portfolio.”
The development likewise supports Raízen’s obligation to develop and research sustainable fuel for sectors that are assembling to look for answers for their carbon impression reduction difficulties.
Roberto Chaves, Embraer’s Chief Procurement Officer said, “The partnership with Raízen demonstrates our pioneering spirit on the subject and symbolizes the many opportunities for strategic partnerships that can generate new business possibilities in the area of sustainable fuels for our company, and regarding the air transport industry as a whole.
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The assumption is that Raízen will assist Embraer to arrive at the objective of having SAF blends addressing 100 percent of its fuel utilization in Brazil by 2030. Since it was founded in 1969, Embraer has delivered more than 8,000 aircraft. On average, about every 10 seconds an aircraft manufactured by Embraer takes off somewhere in the world, transporting over 145 million passengers a year.
