1、September2023O U R P O I N T O F V I E WSustainable Aviation Fuels(SAF)in ChinaChecking for Take-off2SAF in China|Check for Take-off 2023.For information,contact Deloitte China.For the aviation industry to keep growing,it is critical that it reach net zero emissions,but there are key challenges that

2、 must be overcome.Aviation is recognized as a“hard-to-abate”sector and SAF is the only commercially viable,near-term mechanism able to reduce the carbon intensity of air travel.Aviations pathway to carbon neutralityAviation supports$3.5 trillion(4.1%)of the worlds GDP and accounts for 3%of all globa

3、l CO2emissions,but as other sectors decarbonize its contribution could reach 22%of global emissions by 2050.IATA forecasts the biggest growth in passenger numbers will be in Asia Pacific.In 2021,the Chinese domestic passenger market made up 18.9%of global passengersSAF will be aviations primary mean

4、s of decarbonization as a drop-in fuel there is no need to redesign aircraft or airport infrastructure but action must focus on scaling production and lowering cost.Sectoral scenarios anticipate that SAF will bring between 50 and 75%of carbon reductions required by aviation in 2050.1Source:ATAG,Scen

5、ario 3:aspirational and aggressive technology perspective2050 Net Zero Pathway for Aviation AT A GLANCEAviation and SAF1.ATAG Waypoint 2050(Link)2SAF in China|Check for Take-off 2023.For information,contact Deloitte China.3SAF in China|Check for Take-off 2023.For information,contact Deloitte China.T

6、he aviation sector needs to explore and leverage multiple strategies to ensure a timely and successful transitionRelying on business as usual and waiting for new clean technologies to emerge is an inadequate strategyDecarbonization leversDescriptionRole and ChallengeSustainable aviation fuel(SAF)Fue