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ECS Group enters SAF partnership on TUI flights

ECS Group and TUI have entered into the first SAF partnership between an airline and a GSSA.
The Group contributes 1% SAF towards the incremental fuel burn for cargo carried on all TUI flights and freight forwarders can opt in to contribute to a 10% SAF blend for the transport of their shipments (via a SAF surcharge booked under Other Charge Due Carrier).

Participation in the SAF support scheme is possible across the entire network. 

“Air cargo accounts for around 0.4% of global CO2 emissions – equivalent to the emissions of the entire country of Germany. This figure is expected to increase as the air cargo industry continues to grow,” says Adrien Thominet, Executive Chairman of ECS Group. “That is why, at ECS Group, we are contributing to a 1% SAF blend on all TUI flights in this first ever SAF partnership between a GSSA and an airline – and it will not be the last.

“Sustainability is a top priority for TUI. Reducing CO2 emissions across our hotels, airlines and cruise divisions significantly is a key commitment of TUI Group’s Sustainability Agenda. We have set emission reduction targets for 2030 that have been approved by the independent Science Based Targets initiative. This partnership between TUI and ECS supports the sustainability transformation journey we are on. By joining forces, we can make a difference," adds Leen Vander Kuylen, Director of Supplier Management & Procurement, TUI Airline.