British Airways announced the signing of a multi-year agreement to receive sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). 

The agreement was signed with EcoCeres, Inc., a renewable fuels producer, and is expected to help the UK’s flagship carrier reduce lifecycle carbon emissions of approximately 400,000 metric tonnes compared with use of the same volume of conventional jet fuel. 

As part of its sustainability strategy, British Airways committed to powering 10% of its flights with SAF by 2030.

EcoCeres will provide SAF produced from 100% waste-based biomass feedstock, such as used cooking oil (UCO). This SAF has the potential to provide a lifecycle carbon reduction of up to 80% compared to the traditional jet fuel it replaces. 

“At British Airways, we see sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) as an important part of our BA Better World strategy,” said Carrie Harris, Director of Sustainability at British Airways, in a statement. “In 2024 alone, SAF accounted for 2.7% of British Airways’ total fuel use and is contributing to our achievement of a 13% reduction in our carbon intensity since 2019. That’s why this new agreement with EcoCeres is so exciting – it’s another important step forward on our journey to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.”