Aveva buys first green jet fuel certificates five years early

Aveva reported Jan. 20 that it’s completed its first major purchase of sustainable aviation fuel certificates (SAFc) five years early. This is an important step in its commitment as part of the World Economic Forum’s First Movers Coalition (FMC).

Aveva joins a handful of companies investing in sustainable fuels to transition to more sustainable futures. Through its data-driven solutions and collaborative ecosystem, Aveva shows how a digital transformation strategy, underpinned by strong climate commitments, can empower industries to address the climate crisis.

“The role of tech and industry in driving decarbonization has never been clearer. By investing in sustainable fuels today, we’re demonstrating how climate ambition must be matched by concrete action,” says Caspar Herzberg, CEO of Aveva. “Through concerted action like this, industries can scale new technologies, minimize lifecycle emissions, and set a higher standard for responsible growth.”

Noam Boussidan, program head for First Movers Coalition, WEF, adds, “It is great to see First Movers Coalition members in action. By purchasing SAF as part of its sustainability roadmap, Aveva continues to show leadership and make meaningful progress toward the fulfillment of its FMC aviation target. Partnerships like these demonstrate how FMC members are supporting the development and use of cleaner aviation technology while driving corporate climate action.”

Aveva adds it’s already reduced its Scope 1 and 2 operational emissions by over 93%, and is on track to cut Scope 3 emissions by 50% by 2030. As an FMC member, Aveva aims to replace at least 5% of its conventional jet fuel demand with SAFcs. In addition, through the Sustainable Aviation Buyers Alliance (SABA) COP30 procurement initiative, Aveva has reduced the climate impact associated with its COP30 flights, demonstrating ongoing leadership in advancing practical, market-based solutions for decarbonization.

Aveva bought its SAFcs from British Airways (BA) for use at London’s Heathrow airport. BA has a multi‑year agreement to get SAF from EcoCeres. This supports the airline’s ambition to power 10% of its flights with SAF by 2030 and cut lifecycle emissions. EcoCeres is a Hong Kong-based renewable fuels producer that makes industrial-scale SAF, hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO), and renewable naphtha. EcoCeres is also an Aveva customer, and uses its software to optimize SAF production.