SAF Business Solutions for Companies
As a longstanding partner to the aviation industry, we bring a wealth of experience and expertise to the emerging SAF (sustainable aviation fuels) market. Our new SAF Business Solutions are designed to help companies meet their Scope 3 emission reduction goals — in particular those from air travel and the transportation of goods.
In partnership with International Sustainability & Carbon Certification (ISCC), we are offering an innovative chain-of-custody model that allows us to reliably and verifiably transfer the environmental benefits of SAF through certificates. Unlike CO2 offsetting, this approach provides a real and immediate reduction in emissions at the source.
We have been producing SAF at our Schwechat refinery in Austria since 2022 by co-processing sustainable and regional raw materials, in particular used cooking oil. Over its lifecycle, SAF delivers a reduction in CO2 emissions of more than 80% compared to conventional kerosene.
Dominic Thiem and SAF Business Solutions
Find out more about how we’re helping the Austrian tennis hero reduce his carbon footprint.
“Travel is a big part of my life. To make my business travel more sustainable, I entered a partnership with OMV. Through OMV’s innovative SAF Business Solutions, I found a way to reduce my carbon footprint via SAF certificates. Because every step matters on the path to a more sustainable future”, said Thiem.
What are Scope 3 emissions?
Scope 3 emissions are indirect greenhouse gas emissions generated by a company’s business activities, according to the Greenhouse Gas Protocol. These are not directly caused by a company but result from its entire value chain. They include emissions from the use of sold products, business travel, the production of raw materials, the transportation of goods and the disposal of waste.
To assess scope 3 emissions, companies need to analyze all activities in their value chain. This is important because it gives a full picture of a company’s environmental impact. Understanding these emission enables companies to identify areas for improvement and take steps to reduce their overall carbon footprint.
What is a chain-of-custody model?
A chain-of-custody model is a system that tracks and documents the progress of a product throughout the entire supply chain, from origin to manufacturing, processing, and transport. By implementing this model, companies can ensure compliance with standards, certifications, and sustainable practices throughout their supply chain.
Our solution is linked to the ISCC Credit Transfer System. It follows a set of principles and is facilitated by an online registry developed through a global multi-stakeholder process. This ensures that the chain-of-custody model provides full traceability, credibility, and a demonstrable climate impact.
For more information on SAF Business Solutions, please email us at info.aviation@omv.com.