In this episode, we talk to Elena Schmidt, Executive Director of the Roundtable on Sustainable Biomaterials (RSB).

RSB is a global, multi-stakeholder independent organisation that drives the development of a new world bio-economy through sustainability solutions, certification, and collaborative partnerships.

Schmidt acknowledges the difficulties in decarbonising aviation, given the reliance on fossil fuels and the current limitations of alternatives like hydrogen or electric planes. RSB views the ‘book and claim’ system for sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) as an effective solution. 

In 2021, RSB launched a SAF book and claim pilot with Air bp to enable certified SAF claims from Microsoft and United Airlines. The RSB Book & Claim System, aims to develop a credible and effective book and claim mechanism to expand the outreach of SAF and accelerate decarbonisation. 

If you LOVED this episode you’ll also love the conversation we had with Haldane Dodd, Executive Director at Air Transport Action Group (ATAG), who shares how the non-profit is assisting the aviation’s net-zero journey. Check it out here.

Learn more about the innovators who are navigating the industry’s challenges to make sustainable aviation a reality, in our new book ‘Sustainability in the Air’. Click here to learn more.

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Links & More:

Roundtable on Sustainable Biomaterials Association - RSB

RSB book and claim programme - RSB 

Microsoft, United Airlines and SABA join RSB and Air bp pilot for first-ever SAF book and claim transaction - GreenAir News

Boeing and RSB expand SAF study to South East Asia - Airport Technology 

The non-profit working behind the scenes to get aviation to net zero by 2050 - SimpliFlying