EcoCeres secures sustainable aviation fuel contract with British Airways

Multi-year agreement to assist in reducing carbon emissions

Pure-play renewable fuels producer, EcoCeres, has signed a multi-year agreement to supply British Airways with sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). 

The strategic partnership 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. 

This reduction is equivalent to the total emissions of flying 240,000 economy class passengers on return flights between London and New York.

As part of its sustainability roadmap, British Airways has committed to powering 10% of its flights with SAF by 2030 (the UK government has since set a SAF Mandate). 

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.

Matti Lievonen, CEO of EcoCeres, said of the move: “We are proud to partner with British Airways in this strategic agreement to jointly tackle greenhouse gas emissions in aviation. 

“Our commitment to sustainability is unwavering, and this partnership exemplifies our dedication to providing innovative fuel solutions that will help the aviation industry meet its environmental targets. Together, we are contributing to the broader effort of reducing emissions in transportation.”

Carrie Harris, Director of Sustainability at British Airways, added: “We see sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) as an important part of our BA Better World strategy. 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.”