This revised version addresses accounting updates relevant in 2025, in alignment with industry existing accounting and reporting standards for corporate customers like the Greenhouse Gas Protocol (GHG Protocol) and the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi).
The draft of Version 2 of the SAF Certificate Emissions Accounting and Reporting Guidelines is available for public comment through January 23rd.
Please provide feedback by January 23rd through the form at this link.
The webinar will be an opportunity for those who have reviewed the document to share any clarifying questions to inform feedback. There will also be a focus on describing new topics, such as attributional and consequential accounting. REGISTER HERE.
Building on the foundations of the World Economic Forum’s Clean Skies for Tomorrow initiative, SABA is pleased to share the Version 2 Revision of the Sustainable Aviation Fuel Certificate (SAFc) Emissions Accounting and Reporting Guidelines for public consultation. This revised version addresses accounting updates relevant in 2025, in alignment with industry existing accounting and reporting standards for corporate customers like the Greenhouse Gas Protocol (GHG Protocol) and the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi).
As the SAFc ecosystem matures, these guidelines must evolve. Version 2 of these accounting and reporting guidelines responds to increased operational complexity and a broader range of participants. It expands the original framework to include new personas including original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), airports, aircraft lessors, travel management companies, and financial institutions. It provides clearer direction on co-claiming, data documentation, calculation methods, audit readiness, and registry alignment.
This second version of the guidelines is shaped by practitioner experience and ecosystem developments. While Version 1 filled a gap in the absence of formal SAFc guidance from the GHG Protocol and SBTi, Version 2 continues to bridge the gap as these standard setters advance their work. It is designed to align with the direction of those frameworks and support organizations seeking to disclose credible actions today.
SABA is managed by Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) and RMI, with expert support from the Center for Green Market Activation.
