This follows the recent release of IATA’s SAF Accounting and Reporting Methodology, which includes specific accounting standards and practices for including SAF in CO2 per passenger data. Initially, CO2 Connect will apply equitable per-passenger emissions reductions across the airline’s network, meaning all flights will benefit from an equivalent percentage reduction based on total SAF purchases. Future enhancements will add the ability to allocate SAF per-passenger emissions reductions to specific routes.
"Businesses and individual travelers want a clear understanding of the sustainability of their flights. And, especially if they've invested in SAF, they want to know what impact it's having. By enhancing CO2 Connect with IATA's SAF Accounting and Reporting Methodology, we're providing the transparency and accuracy that both individuals and businesses demand," said Frederic Leger, IATA's Senior Vice President, Commercial Products and Services.
Growing number of CO2 Connect participants
IATA CO2 Connect uses real-world operational data, such as aircraft type-specific fuel consumption, provided directly by airlines. This approach contrasts with other calculators that rely primarily on modeled averages. With the recent addition of Air India, Air Astana, Air Europa, Amelia, Clic Air, Corsair, Hi Fly, Oman Air, Plus Ultra Líneas Aéreas, and Royal Air Maroc, around 60 airlines now contribute data to CO2 Connect. With each new participating airline, the accuracy and transparency of IATA CO2 Connect calculations improve, for both individual and corporate travelers.
Thanks to the strong support of all our participating airlines and the new ability to accurately account for SAF in the calculation, IATA CO2 Connect is in full swing. It's a powerful tool to support aviation decarbonization, driven by globally standard methodologies and high-quality data, Leger said.
Source: IATA.