But under the deal LOT will pay for sustainable airline fuel at Amsterdam airport, which will be used by other airlines, and it will receive the carbon reduction credit
LOT Polish Airlines and SkyNRG have joined forces to advance the aviation industry’s sustainability efforts. As part of the partnership, LOT purchased SAF from SkyNRG and received an independently audited report to verify the environmental impact. This collaboration underscores the airline’s unwavering commitment to reducing its carbon footprint and minimizing the environmental impact of aviation.
Dorota Dmuchowska, Chief Operating Officer of LOT, said: “The agreement with SkyNRG is a proof that LOT Polish Airlines is consistently striving to reduce the environmental impact of flight operations. We have implemented a Fuel Efficiency Management Policy that influences the reduction of CO2 emissions from our flights, and the provision of SAF to aircraft at Amsterdam Airport is part of the implementation of LOT’s decarbonization strategy. LOT’s Polish Airlines cooperation with SkyNRG is a guarantee of a lasting business relationship between two strong players in the aviation market“.
Under the partnership, LOT opted for a Book and Claim arrangement, ensuring the delivery of SAF to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport’s hydrant system, rather than directly fueling its fleet. This enabled LOT to access the carbon reduction benefits of SAF, without physically using the fuel on its own aircrafts, saving carbon emissions and costs from unnecessary fuel transport.
LOT took a collaborative approach to fund the SAF offtake from SkyNRG, involving voluntary contributions from passengers who share their dedication to lower carbon emissions. This SAF offtake underlines the alignment of LOT’s vision and efforts with the expectations of environmentally-conscious passengers.
Mateusz Dziudziel, Director of Fuel Department at LOT, stated: “LOT’s purchase of SAF is evidence of a consistently implemented strategy under the Destination ECO program. The agreement with SkyNRG is the next milestone of a sustainable and balanced direction within the framework of reducing emissions from our flight operations, also in the context of the adopted strategy for 2024 – 2028.”
Theye Veen, Chief Commercial Officer at SkyNRG, expressed their enthusiasm by saying: “We are thrilled to partner with LOT on this journey towards sustainability. By choosing our SAF and the innovative Book and Claim method, LOT is showing they care about what their passengers want and demonstrating their commitment to more responsible aviation practices. We look forward to supporting them as they continue to make the aviation industry more sustainable”.
This offtake is the first step in a growing ambition between SkyNRG and LOT to contribute to a greener future for aviation and support the aviation industry to achieve its net-zero target by 2050.
About LOT Polish Airlines
LOT Polish Airlines is a modern carrier connecting Central and Eastern Europe with the rest of the world. LOT’s offer includes direct long-haul flights to airports in the United States, Canada, China, Japan and South Korea. The Polish carrier has been consistently increasing the number of its flights to those destinations, thus strengthening its position in Central and Eastern Europe. It operates its long-haul flights with Boeing 787 Dreamliner, one of the most advanced wide-body aircraft in the world. Present in the sky since 1929, the Polish carrier is the 12th oldest airline worldwide, being one of the most internationally recognisable Polish brands.
About SkyNRG
SkyNRG is a global leader in SAF. Since 2009, the company has been scaling up SAF demand and production capacity for the industry to meet its 2050 net zero commitment. SkyNRG has supplied SAF to over 130+ customers across the world and is now developing dedicated production facilities to support the shift from fossil jet fuel to sustainable aviation fuel. As a certified B Corp™ SkyNRG prioritizes producing the most responsible and sustainable SAF worldwide. Recognized as a sustainability leader, it maintains an independent Sustainability Board, which advises the company on feedstocks and provides strategic guidance on wide-ranging sustainability issues. SkyNRG’s operations are certified by RSB and CORSIA.
