Iberia has entered into a collaboration with Repsol and Inditex to procure sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), which will account for 5% of the total fuel used by Iberia to transport Inditex goods. This initiative began with Iberia securing SAF for its cargo flights, supplied by Repsol at Madrid’s Adolfo Suárez-Barajas airport. This switch to SAF is anticipated to cut emissions by over 80% compared to the traditional jet fuel it replaces, marking a significant stride towards the decarbonization goals shared by the three companies.
All parties involved—Repsol, Iberia, and Inditex—recognize the critical role of SAF in reducing the aviation industry’s carbon footprint. The SAF provided by Repsol meets the stringent requirements of Annex IX Part B of the EU Renewable Energy Directive 2018/2001 II, ensuring compliance with high environmental standards.
“This new alliance with Iberia and Inditex reinforces our commitment to 100% renewable fuels as a lever for the decarbonisation of the transport sector. The first large-scale production of 100% renewable fuels in Cartagena was a milestone in our strategy. This plant, which produces both 100% renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuels, will allow Repsol to be ready to supply the aviation sector with the SAF it needs to achieve its decarbonisation plans,” pointed out Carlos Suárez, Repsol’s Director of International Aviation.
“SAF is the best and most immediate solution to advance in the decarbonisation of aviation. This agreement with Inditex is part of our commitment to achieve net zero emissions by 2050. It is a great challenge that must be addressed on a global scale and that will only be achieved thanks to collaborations like this one, between Iberia and Inditex,” said Teresa Parejo, the airline’s Head of Sustainability.
SAF is regarded as the premier solution for reducing carbon emissions in the aviation industry. It can originate from organic sources such as vegetable oils, animal fats, biomass, and various wastes including agricultural byproducts, or from synthetic processes that involve capturing CO2 and utilizing green hydrogen. A key benefit of SAF is its compatibility with existing aircraft and airport infrastructure, allowing its use without any alterations.
