The partnership will save 66,000 tonnes of CO2e between 2025 and 2027 for the transportation of Microsoft server racks.
The SAF, produced and delivered by Valero Marketing & Supply Company Diamond Green Diesel, is based on used cooking oil and tallow.
It has been added to Cargolux’s fuel inventory at George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston.
Cargolux and AIT are utilising the Roundtable on Sustainable Biomaterials (RSB) Registry to ensure a transparent and credible process for tracking and retiring SAF claims.
The collaboration strengthens accountability in sustainable aviation with the neat SAF certified under EU/CORSIA standards.
Chelsea Lamar, Vice President Global Sustainability at AIT said: “Securing this noteworthy volume of SAF with Cargolux over a three-year period is a key aspect of our global supply chain solutions for Microsoft Cloud Services, enabling all parties to strive closer towards our emissions reduction goals.”
Domenico Ceci, Executive Vice President Sales & Marketing at Cargolux added: “This agreement demonstrates the importance of strong partnerships in the journey to sustainability. Our commitment to reducing our carbon footprint is unwavering and we will continue to work towards this goal despite the volatility we face in our industry.”