Key recommendations
Our analysis outlines specific actions that different stakeholders can take to help achieve aviation’s net-zero ambitions:
- For oil & gas companies: Transition from obstruction to partnership and facilitate development of the highest integrity fuels
- For investors: Require portfolio companies to demonstrate alignment with SAF mandates and net-zero targets
- For policymakers: Establish and safeguard regulatory frameworks that encourage investment in sustainable technologies
- For renewable energy companies: Capitalise on growing demand through strategic partnerships
Aviation is currently far off track from reaching its climate targets. By 2050, the sector could consume a quarter of the remaining carbon budget without significant progress. While technologies like e-fuels offer promising solutions with up to 98 per cent emissions reduction potential, their development faces significant barriers – particularly from incumbent fuel providers.
Why this matters
The fossil fuel industry holds significant market dominance over conventional aviation fuel through their control of refining and distribution infrastructure. This allows these companies to leverage their economic power and potentially undercut competition from innovators aiming to offer lower emission alternatives.
Our latest briefing examines how the lack of support, and in some cases obstructive actions, of fossil fuel providers have acted as a key barrier to scaling sustainable aviation fuels, particularly e-fuels. We explore:
- How oil and gas companies’ market dominance impacts the transition to sustainable aviation fuels
- The industry’s lobbying efforts and their effect on policy development
- Key barriers to scaling alternative aviation fuels
- Practical recommendations for different stakeholder groups to accelerate progress
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- In-depth analysis of market dynamics
- Detailed case studies and evidence
- Practical recommendations for different stakeholder groups
- Latest data on sustainable aviation fuel development
