SAF Strategy

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The mandate wave is here. The risk is unplanned adoption.

Problem

SAF supply is uneven by hub, pathway, and certification. Procurement, sustainability, and ops often move on separate tracks—until audit time.

Impact

Costs spike, offtakes get delayed, claims become risky, and teams scramble to reconcile volumes, certificates, and carbon accounting—especially across regions.

Solution

A single SAF strategy that connects: targets → sourcing → finance → operations → accounting & reporting, with Book & Claim designed into your operating model.

Our approach: practical, audit-ready, commercial

We don’t sell templates. We build a program your teams can run—across hubs, suppliers, and reporting regimes.

  1. Baseline & decision map

    Fleet, network, fuel uplift realities, existing commitments, and where mandates/claims actually apply.

  2. Targets & roadmap

    Define interim milestones, priority hubs/routes, and a ramp plan that reflects supply availability and budget.

  3. Sourcing & contracting

    Screen pathways/producers, structure offtakes/consortia, and de-risk feedstock + delivery + certification.

  4. Accounting, Book & Claim & controls

    Design data capture, certificate governance, double-counting controls, and Book & Claim operating rules.

  5. Operational rollout & stakeholder plan

    Fuel logistics and SOP updates, internal enablement, and external comms that stand up to scrutiny.

Need a SAF strategy that survives procurement, ops, and audit?

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Services for SAF strategy & Book & Claim

Built around outcomes: cost control, supply security, credible claims, and compliant execution.

SAF roadmap & targets

Set milestones that match mandates and supply realism—so you can brief leadership with confidence.

  • Interim targets by year/hub
  • Priority routes & uplift plan

Sourcing & offtake support

Shortlist pathways, evaluate producers, and structure contracts that protect you on delivery and certification.

  • Producer due diligence
  • Offtake / consortium pathways

Economics & incentive mapping

Build a decision-grade cost model and identify levers that reduce net cost and volatility.

  • Price/volume scenarios
  • Incentives & compliance cost view

Certification & claims governance

Design traceability and controls to prevent double counting and support credible reporting.

  • Certificate handling rules
  • Audit-ready evidence pack

Book & Claim program design

Make Book & Claim operational: governance, accounting, buyer offerings, and internal controls.

  • Program operating model
  • Corporate buyer propositions

Operational integration

Translate strategy into SOPs, fuel logistics decisions, and cross-functional ways of working.

  • Hub readiness checklist
  • Training & handover

Proof of expertise: standards-aligned, decision-grade outputs

Frameworks & standards we align to

  • ReFuelEU Aviation trajectory planning and compliance readiness
  • UK SAF Mandate demand trajectory + obligations and reporting implications
  • ICAO CORSIA SAF/LCAF eligibility awareness and audit mindset
  • ASTM fuel specifications (e.g., ASTM D7566 pathways/blend limits)
  • SAF accounting principles to reduce double counting and improve consistency

Regional rules differ; we build a single operating model that can be adapted by geography.

Typical deliverables (what you receive)

  • SAF strategy deck: targets, rationale, and governance
  • Supply landscape + shortlist with diligence criteria
  • Cost model with scenarios (volumes, prices, incentives)
  • Operational integration pack (hubs, SOPs, data capture)
  • Book & Claim playbook (rules, roles, controls, buyer offer)
  • Reporting and evidence pack for assurance/audit readiness

The VURDHAAN effect

Less scramble
Clear ownership, milestones, and controls—so mandates don’t become fire drills.
Better deals
A sourcing strategy that supports stronger contracting and lower delivery risk.
Credible claims
Accounting + evidence that stands up to internal audit and external scrutiny.
Scalable Book & Claim
Operational rules designed in—not bolted on—so you can scale across hubs.

Interactive tools: see how a SAF program actually runs

Click and compare. These are the mechanics your teams need to operationalize—procurement, ops, sustainability, and finance together.

1) SAF operating model (click to reveal)

A single thread from targets to uplift to claims—designed to reduce double counting and surprises.

Strategy
Define targets by year and hub, link them to mandates, and decide where physical uplift is feasible vs where Book & Claim is needed.
  • Milestones, governance, and decision rights
  • Hub prioritization and volume ramp plan
  • Book & Claim policy (when/why/how)

2) SAF maturity model (move the slider)

Identify your current stage and what to do next to scale with confidence.

Stage 2 Pilot purchases

You’re buying SAF opportunistically, but targets, contracting, and claims governance aren’t fully integrated. Next step: define a hub-and-volume roadmap and lock in a sourcing strategy.

  • Build a decision-grade cost model and scenarios
  • Set interim milestones and ownership across teams
  • Design certificate and Book & Claim controls early

3) Physical SAF vs Book & Claim (compare the operational reality)

Both can have a role. The key is governance and traceability—especially across hubs.

Best for
Hubs with SAF availability and controllable logistics
Operational focus
Fuel handling, blending constraints, uplift proof, certificate capture
Accounting risk to manage
Double counting / inconsistent claims across markets
What we design
Controls, data flows, roles, and reporting evidence
Strategy tip: Most multi-hub operators need a hybrid model—physical uplift where feasible, plus Book & Claim for coverage and corporate buyer programs—under one governance framework.

Key requirements & timelines (brief)

Mandates differ by region, but the direction is consistent: increasing SAF shares, synthetic sub-targets, and stronger reporting expectations.

EU: ReFuelEU Aviation blend shares

  • 2025: 2% SAF
  • 2030: 6% SAF (with synthetic shares specified)
  • 2035: 20% SAF (5% synthetic)
  • 2040: 34% SAF (10% synthetic)
  • 2045: 42% SAF (15% synthetic)
  • 2050: 70% SAF (35% synthetic)

UK: SAF Mandate in force

  • Effective: 1 Jan 2025
  • Trajectory: 2% (2025) → 10% (2030) → 22% (2040)
  • PtL obligation: begins 2028 (increasing to 2040)

International: CORSIA awareness

  • SAF/LCAF can reduce offsetting requirements where eligible
  • Lifecycle emissions + sustainability criteria matter
  • Evidence and chain-of-custody must be defensible
What this means commercially
The winners won’t be the first to make a press release—they’ll be the ones with a strategy that secures supply, manages cost exposure, and enables credible claims (including Book & Claim) across the network.

Ready to make SAF a program—not a one-off purchase?

If you’re facing SAF mandates, volatile pricing, or uncertainty around Book & Claim and claims governance, we’ll help you build a clear, defensible path forward.

What happens after you contact us

  1. A short scoping conversation (your network, obligations, and current maturity)
  2. We outline a recommended engagement path and the outputs you’ll receive
  3. If there’s a fit, we start with a structured baseline and roadmap build
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