The oneworld® Alliance, which consists of 14 global airlines, said it is backing the World Economic Forum Clean Skies for Tomorrow Coalition’s 10% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) target by 2030 ambition.

oneworld, which earlier committed to net zero emissions by 2050 said it is proud to be among the 60 signatories that have backed the coalition’s ambition statement.

"The alliance and its member airlines are strongly committed to playing an active role in the global pathway for SAF technologies to reach 10% of global aviation fuel supply by 2030," it said in a statement.

oneworld’s support of the coalition’s ambition statement comes shortly after the global alliance unveiled its initial carbon roadmap charting the path to its net zero emissions target.

SAF technologies, as the most feasible option to reduce aviation emissions in the near term, will be a key contributor in the alliance’s journey to be more sustainable. Advancing the use of SAF recognised by ICAO-approved schemes will be a focus for the alliance, which is committed to be an advocate of industry action to decarbonise aviation. 

"Together with its member airlines, oneworld stands ready to collaborate with stakeholders to expand and promote the use of SAF and is calling for the implementation of policy settings to incentivise and grow SAF production," the alliance said, adding that targeted investments, support mechanisms, financial grants and regulations have the potential of enabling the industry’s transition to SAF.

oneworld Governing Board Chairman and Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive H.E. Akbar Al Baker, for his part noted: "As the leading airline alliance at the forefront of environmental sustainability, oneworld is proud to support the World Economic Forum in its ambition statement for sustainable aviation fuel. We are committed to working with our partners to play a role in this important journey and call on all stakeholders for their active support towards the usage of SAF that is available at commercial scale, affordable and certified under the schemes recognised by ICAO and other relevant authorities."

oneworld CEO Rob Gurney added: "Expanding the use of SAF will be crucial in decarbonising aviation in the near term but we recognise no airline can do it alone. We believe that our support of the coalition’s statement will create further momentum for the industry’s efforts in sustainability and hope it will galvanise others to take action."