Google has signed an agreement with American Airlines to support the airline provider in securing up to 35 million gallons (132 million liters) of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) for use in its operations.
According to Google, the multi-year partnership helped American Airlines secure a long-term SAF supply deal with Valero, a San Antonio-based SAF and biofuels company. The deal will see Valero supply the SAF over a three-year period, which the companies claim will facilitate the reduction of up to 300,000 tons of CO2.
Under the terms of the agreement, American Airlines will purchase and take delivery of physical fuel for Chicago O’Hare International Airport through existing infrastructure. The SAF will be produced via waste feedstocks such as used cooking oil. Google will subsequently acquire the environmental credits tied to the SAF via a book-and-claim model.
“Our industry-leading agreement with Google is a critical step forward in reducing emissions from our operations,” said American’s chief sustainability officer Jill Blickstein. “By working with leaders like Google who share our commitment to innovation, we’re helping to grow demand for SAF and support the development of a stronger, more resilient market.”
