What is SAF?
SAF is a type of low-carbon fuel that can be made from a range of sustainable materials, including household waste, used cooking oil, agricultural and forestry waste. It can be used as an alternative to traditional jet fuel.
Why SAF Matters
Britain’s aviation sector is world-leading.
It directly supports 536,000 jobs across the country with 1 in 4 UK parliamentary constituencies employing more than 1,000 residents in the industry. It contributes £22 billion to our GDP each year, with 40% of UK imports and exports by value travelling by air. It connects businesses to global markets, passengers to loved ones and holidaymakers to new destinations. All while providing a significant benefit to the UK economy. But to protect and grow these benefits and safeguard its long-term future, the sector must get to net zero. And it cannot do so without SAF. SAF is currently the only solution for medium and long-haul flights and cuts lifecycle carbon emissions by up to 70%.
SAF can be made from household waste and other feedstocks and it can be used in planes now without any major changes needed to the engines. Making SAF domestically will create thousands of jobs across the country, boost Britain’s growth and help keep costs down for air passengers. Without a homegrown SAF sector, Britain would have to import nine million tonnes of SAF each year, at an annual cost to the taxpayer of £3bn, pushing up prices and putting Britain’s energy security at risk.