A Clearer Path for Aviation Sustainability
The latest update to the Default Life Cycle Emissions Values for CORSIA Eligible Fuels provides a more structured view of how different fuel pathways perform across their full lifecycle. This document helps operators make informed choices when selecting fuels that support global climate goals. It also signals increasing maturity in how the aviation sector evaluates sustainability performance.
What This Update Brings
The publication offers refined values for both core life cycle emissions and induced land use change. These improvements reflect expanded scientific understanding, updated modelling methods, and a broader set of feedstocks.
For example, as seen in the tables within the document, values now account for diverse crops such as miscanthus, switchgrass, and poplar. There is also added clarity on animal fat pathways and waste-based fuels which often carry lower land use impacts.
A notable improvement is the increased detail around applicability. The document explains when specific values may be used and how future compliance cycles affect their adoption. This helps avoid uncertainty during fuel procurement and emissions reporting.
Why This Matters for the Industry
Greater transparency in lifecycle values encourages operators and suppliers to prioritise fuels that demonstrate measurable climate benefits. It also helps align procurement decisions with long term net zero aspirations in aviation.
For sustainability teams, this document acts as a technical anchor when validating claims or comparing pathways.
Organisations that assist transport stakeholders can use this clarity to support more responsible fuel strategies. By helping clients navigate evolving methods and emerging feedstocks, specialists in the field can enable smoother transition planning while maintaining environmental integrity.
Conclusion
The updated CORSIA values offer more than numerical guidance. They provide confidence, structure, and a stronger basis for choosing fuels that genuinely reduce emissions. As the aviation sector accelerates its sustainability journey, the insights in this document help decision makers adopt solutions that are both credible and forward looking.
Download Document File Here: CORSIA Default Life Cycle Emissions Values for CORSIA Eligible Fuel (8th Edition) November 2025