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Inside: How Corporate SAF Demand Fuels Change; Coldplay's Greener World Tour; SAF Updates and More 

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October 19, 2022 'Pay It Forward' with Sustainable Aviation Fuel? Mark Frary Think sustainable aviation fuel burns cleaner than traditional fuel? You might be surprised. But that doesn't mean the benefit is lost. SAF production is what delivers up to an 80 percent reduction in carbon emissions. SAF also has the benefit that it will not run out, unlike fossil-based fuels. Corporate SAF Demand Can Fuel Change In Focus: Coldplay Sets Stage for Greener Concert Tours In 2019, British rock band Coldplay pressed pause on its touring activities due to concerns over their environmental impact. Fast-forward to 2022 and the band is in the midst of its Music of the Spheres world tour. So what actions has Coldplay taken to mitigate the tour's impact on the environment? Keep Reading Southwest Partners to Validate Corp. Emissions Reduction Southwest Airlines has partnered with 4Air to validate emissions reductions for corporations that participate in its sustainable aviation fuel program. Keep Reading Virgin Atlantic Launches SAF Program for Corp. Clients U.K. long-haul airline Virgin Atlantic is the latest carrier to launch a corporate sustainable aviation fuel program allowing clients to contribute towards the cost of the fuel.    Keep Reading American Invests in Hydrogen Distribution Network American Airlines has made an equity investment in Universal Hydrogen, which is building a green hydrogen distribution and logistics network for aviation, the companies announced this month. Neither entity disclosed the investment amount. Keep Reading Concur Car Rental Booking Tool to Include Sustainability Features SAP Concur's new car rental booking tool, slated for release by year-end, will feature tools to help travelers make more sustainable transportation choices. Keep Reading Like BTN's Sustainability News? There's more like this in our dedicated news feed. Check it out! There is this idea that you fly using SAF, and the exhaust emissions are lower. They are not. They are the same." - flySAF's John Harvey Read More Uber for Business Adds Sustainability Data to Dashboard Uber for Business, ride-hailing company Uber's division for corporate clients, now includes sustainability metrics in its clients dashboard. Keep Reading Vertical Taxis Get Another Lift for S. Korean Market Dallas-based Jaunt Air, which develops electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft, has partnered with MintAir, a former global engineering parts manufacturing company that now is building an "advanced air mobility service" in South Korea, the companies announced Monday. MintAir has agreed to order up to 40 of Jaunt's aircraft. Keep Reading Advito, BCD M&E Unveil Emissions Calculator Advito and BCD Meetings & Events have developed what they claim is the first ISO-certified emissions calculator for meetings and events. Both companies are part of BCD Travel. Keep Reading Amex GBT Joins World Economic Forum Mobility Platform American Express Global Business Travel has joined the nonprofit World Economic Forum, in which it will assist in developing sustainable travel initiatives through its Mobility Platform, the company announced. Keep Reading CWT Joins Global Sustainable Tourism Council CWT has joined the membership roster of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council, a nonprofit organization that is a joint effort of the United Nations and conservation organizations to develop and manage sustainability standards for the travel industry. Keep Reading FCM Taps Thrust Carbon's Thorsen to Lead Sustainability Consulting Practice FCM has hired Thrust Carbon executive Glenn Thorsen to lead a new customer-facing sustainability practice within the travel management company's consulting services. Keep Reading Delta, DG Fuels Sign SAF Agreement Delta Air Lines and DG Fuels have signed an agreement in which the low-emissions fuel company plans to establish a new sustainable aviation fuel supply stream that would supply Delta with 385 million gallons of unblended SAF. Keep Reading JetBlue, Virgin Atlantic Order New SAF Derived from CO2 Carbon technology company Air Company has introduced a new sustainable aviation fuel made from captured carbon dioxide and has secured purchase orders from airlines including JetBlue and Virgin Atlantic. Keep Reading Air New Zealand Extends Credits, Sets SAF Delivery Air New Zealand is extending the expiration date on all credits. Keep Reading 301 Route 17 North, Suite 1150 Rutherford, New Jersey, USA 07070

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