A Step Toward Clearer Climate Action
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has released the latest installment of its transparency series, spotlighting CORSIA Eligible Fuels (CEF) under the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation. This document captures the growing maturity of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) reporting, emphasizing accountability and openness in how airlines offset carbon.
Key Highlights from the Report
The report lists detailed submissions from member states through the CORSIA Central Registry, including the production year, producers, feedstocks, and emissions data for verified fuels. A notable example comes from Singapore, where Neste Singapore Pte Ltd produced Jet-A1 fuel derived from used cooking oil through a Hydroprocessed Esters and Fatty Acids (HEFA) process.
This batch achieved an impressive life cycle emission value of just 14 gCO₂e/MJ, a clear signal that technology and innovation are narrowing aviation’s carbon gap.
Why Transparency Matters
By publishing such granular data, ICAO reinforces a global culture of traceability in climate reporting. It ensures that the carbon reductions claimed by airlines are grounded in verifiable facts. This level of transparency also empowers regulators, industry leaders, and sustainability consultants to align more confidently with future-ready decarbonization pathways.
The Bigger Picture
The move reflects a wider momentum across the aviation sector: the steady transition from ambition to evidence. It highlights that cleaner skies will rely not just on new fuels, but on shared trust in how those fuels are measured, certified, and communicated.
Conclusion
ICAO’s latest transparency report is more than a compliance update; it is a statement of intent. It demonstrates that credible data and collaboration remain at the heart of a sustainable aviation future, where every verified litre of SAF brings us closer to a resilient, low-carbon air transport system.
Download Document File Here: CORSIA Central Registry- Information and Data for Transparency – Part IV