The India SAF (Sustainable Aviation Fuel) Alliance will be launched on 4th February 2025 at India Climate Week (ICW) 2025 (taking place from February 3-7, 2025) at Le Meridien, New Delhi.
The India SAF Alliance initiated by CMAI aims to accelerate the adoption of sustainable aviation fuels across the country and to foster collaborative efforts towards achieving India’s climate goals. The Alliance will bring together key stakeholders ranging from government representatives and industry innovators to sustainability advocates to drive progress in decarbonizing India’s aviation sector.
Nitin Gadkari, Minister of Road Transport and Highways, will grace the occasion.
The India SAF Alliance will be led by Jimmy Olsson as Chairman and Vijay Nirani as Co-Chairman.
The initiative represents a significant step in India’s efforts to reduce aviation emissions, with ambitious targets of a 1% SAF blend by 2027, 2% by 2028, and 5% by 2030. These goals are aligned with the global framework of CORSIA (Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation) framework, which aims to reduce emissions from international aviation.
ICW, the first major climate-focused gathering following COP29, seeks to galvanize stakeholders worldwide in pursuit of a sustainable and net-zero future.
Recently, after CMAI announced the appointment of Vijay Nirani, Founder & Managing Director of TruAlt Bioenergy, as Co-Chairperson of the India SAF Alliance, he stated: “The Alliance is firmly aligned with India’s climate goals, as articulated by Hon’ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi ji in the ‘Panchamrit’ vision. Through collaborative industry efforts, streamlined SAF production processes and a strong focus on sustainability, we aim to support India’s leadership in achieving global climate objectives, including our commitments under the CORSIA framework. This initiative marks a significant step toward building a greener and more sustainable aviation future.”
