Finnair aims to increase use of SAF

In Finland, local airline Finnair said it has set a new science-based climate target of improving its emission efficiency (CO2e/RTK) by 34.5% by 2033, with 2023 as the baseline year. Eveliina Huurre, Finnair’s Senior vice president of Sustainability, said that Finnair must work diligently to achieve the goal. “For over 100 years, Finnair has provided people a gateway to the world for relationships, culture, and trade. To continue to enjoy all the social and economic benefits that flying brings to our lives, we must reduce the impact of flying on the climate,” said Huurre. To achieve its goal, Finnair plans to use considerably more sustainable aviation fuel than regulations require. Additionally, Finnair must continue to improve its operational fuel efficiency, optimize its network, and eventually invest in new aircraft technology. In 2023, only 0.2% of the kerosene used by Finnair was SAF. Finnair’s Head of Environment, Tuomo Karppinen said: “The share of SAF will rise in the coming years, but developments won’t be rapid or linear, due to the availability and price of sustainable aviation fuel itself. Starting from next year, the jet fuel that we and other airlines refuel at major EU airports must contain at least 2% SAF. On top of mandated amounts, we aim to double the amount of voluntarily acquired SAF in 2025 compared to 2024. It’s a concrete step towards achieving our SBTi target,” Karppinen said.

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