Demand a Cleaner Future—Support Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAFs)

The Issue

Every time a plane takes off, it burns fossil fuel, releasing millions of tons of carbon dioxide into our atmosphere yearly. As global air travel continues to grow, so does the environmental impact of aviation.

What Are SAFs—and Why Do They Matter?

  • Sustainable Aviation Fuels are made from renewable resources, and best of all, they can be used in today’s planes without needing new aircraft or engines.
  • Two main categories of SAFs are:
    • Biofuels, such as HEFA (Hydroprocessed Esters and Fatty Acids), are currently the most commercially viable, though limited by feedstock supply.
    • Synthetic electrofuels (e-fuels), created by combining CO₂ with green hydrogen, show promise for long-term scalability through renewable electricity.
  • They are the most realistic and immediate solution to reduce aviation’s carbon footprint while keeping air travel accessible.

 What Is Currently Occuring?

  • Despite their potential, SAFs account for less than 0.2% of global aviation fuel use as of 2022 (IATA, 2023).
  • Key barriers to adoption include:
    • High production costs — SAFs are 2–4 times more expensive than conventional fuels (World Economic Forum, 2021).
    • Technological limitations, including a lack of refining infrastructure.
    • Inconsistent regulations and sustainability criteria across regions.
    • Feedstock constraints, as only 5–6% of global biomass can be directed to aviation without negative environmental or social consequences (ICAO, 2022)
  • Change is slowly occurring. 
    • The U.S. Inflation Reduction Act offers tax credits up to $1.75 per gallon for SAF based on emissions reductions.
    • The EU’s ReFuelEU Aviation initiative mandates increasing SAF blends from 2% in 2025 to 70% by 2050.
    • Airlines like United, Delta, and Lufthansa have already signed long-term SAF contracts.
    • Aircraft manufacturers like Boeing and Airbus are investing in SAF-compatible technology, with Boeing aiming for 100% SAF capability by 2030.

Demands From Those That Sign

  • Support SAF research, development, and infrastructure
  • Push for consistent SAF blending mandates
  • Offer financial incentives to airlines and SAF producers
  • Have global standards and regulations
  • Ensure the sustainability of SAF feedstock

 

Why It Matters
We all share this planet—and climate change affects us all. If we don’t act now, the environmental cost of flying will only grow.

By supporting SAFs, we are supporting a future where aviation is cleaner, more sustainable, and aligned with global climate goals.

We urge immediate and coordinated action to make Sustainable Aviation Fuels a reality—not decades from now, but today.

 

Sign the petition. Spread the word. Be part of the solution.

 

 

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The Issue

Every time a plane takes off, it burns fossil fuel, releasing millions of tons of carbon dioxide into our atmosphere yearly. As global air travel continues to grow, so does the environmental impact of aviation.

What Are SAFs—and Why Do They Matter?

  • Sustainable Aviation Fuels are made from renewable resources, and best of all, they can be used in today’s planes without needing new aircraft or engines.
  • Two main categories of SAFs are:
    • Biofuels, such as HEFA (Hydroprocessed Esters and Fatty Acids), are currently the most commercially viable, though limited by feedstock supply.
    • Synthetic electrofuels (e-fuels), created by combining CO₂ with green hydrogen, show promise for long-term scalability through renewable electricity.
  • They are the most realistic and immediate solution to reduce aviation’s carbon footprint while keeping air travel accessible.

 What Is Currently Occuring?

  • Despite their potential, SAFs account for less than 0.2% of global aviation fuel use as of 2022 (IATA, 2023).
  • Key barriers to adoption include:
    • High production costs — SAFs are 2–4 times more expensive than conventional fuels (World Economic Forum, 2021).
    • Technological limitations, including a lack of refining infrastructure.
    • Inconsistent regulations and sustainability criteria across regions.
    • Feedstock constraints, as only 5–6% of global biomass can be directed to aviation without negative environmental or social consequences (ICAO, 2022)
  • Change is slowly occurring. 
    • The U.S. Inflation Reduction Act offers tax credits up to $1.75 per gallon for SAF based on emissions reductions.
    • The EU’s ReFuelEU Aviation initiative mandates increasing SAF blends from 2% in 2025 to 70% by 2050.
    • Airlines like United, Delta, and Lufthansa have already signed long-term SAF contracts.
    • Aircraft manufacturers like Boeing and Airbus are investing in SAF-compatible technology, with Boeing aiming for 100% SAF capability by 2030.

Demands From Those That Sign

  • Support SAF research, development, and infrastructure
  • Push for consistent SAF blending mandates
  • Offer financial incentives to airlines and SAF producers
  • Have global standards and regulations
  • Ensure the sustainability of SAF feedstock

 

Why It Matters
We all share this planet—and climate change affects us all. If we don’t act now, the environmental cost of flying will only grow.

By supporting SAFs, we are supporting a future where aviation is cleaner, more sustainable, and aligned with global climate goals.

We urge immediate and coordinated action to make Sustainable Aviation Fuels a reality—not decades from now, but today.

 

Sign the petition. Spread the word. Be part of the solution.

 

 

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Petition created on October 5, 2025