What Sets World Energy Apart?
For more than two decades, World Energy has been at the forefront of the sustainable fuel industry, and we continue to push the boundaries of what’s possible.
Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) is the future of air travel. Made from feedstocks like woody biomass, food and yard waste, and fats, greases, and oils, it reduces aviation emissions by up to 85% over its life cycle compared to jet fuel.
However, different methods of production, what feedstocks are used to make it, and the mode of transportation for delivery can affect its carbon intensity, which refers to the carbon dioxide it emits when burned. As a result, not all SAF is the same.
A leading producer of sustainable aviation fuel, World Energy has pushed the boundaries of innovation and pushed our teams to continuously improve our SAF processes and product for more than 25 years. As a result, we are proud to say our SAF offers best-in-class carbon intensity.
Here’s how we do it.
We use only sustainable feedstocks. Our SAF is made from 100% inedible agricultural waste, fats, oils, and greases. We do not use crops like corn, soy, or palm oil, so our feedstocks don’t compete with food resources. Plus, we choose that feedstocks can be transported to our facilities with the least possible impact on total carbon output, and our suppliers also track and manage their own energy use and carbon emissions. This helps us further minimize carbon emissions involved in our SAF production.
Our SAF is not co-processed. Co-processed jet fuel includes only 5% of approved renewable feedstocks in addition to crude oil. While co-processing meets the jet fuel standards of ASTM, an organization that plays a crucial role in ensuring the safety, quality, and reliability of SAF, it doesn’t meet our environmental standards for neat SAF.
Companies that produce co-processed jet fuel aren’t required to disclose their production methods. Nor do they have to certify the fossil crude supply chain or verify how bio-based content is distributed among finished products, so customers don’t know the carbon intensity of what they’re purchasing. Plus, co-processing prolongs the lifespan of conventional refineries, delaying the transition to sustainable energy.
We use an innovative system to deliver decarbonization in the most efficient and cost-effective way. World Energy pioneered the Book & Claim chain of custody model, which allows our customers to benefit from reductions to their Scope 1 and Scope 3 emissions without having to physically use our fuel. It’s recognized as a credible and necessary approach to reduce emissions across the supply chain and scale the market for sustainable fuels.
Book & Claim greatly simplifies customers’ greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions accounting and reporting with transparent and trackable data that quantifies the decarbonization benefits of our fuels. We can also integrate the performance of our products into reporting solutions and frameworks.
We’re always looking for ways to do better. We’re committed to lowering our carbon intensity score by incorporating more renewable energy and lower-carbon feedstocks into our refining process and exploring new and emerging pathways for SAF production. We also actively seek opportunities in our facilities and delivery processes to drive down the impact of our fuels over their life cycle.
Leading SAF into the future
Our efforts to achieve a future of net-zero, fossil-free aviation go beyond our own SAF production. We partner with other industry leaders to promote effective biofuel policies, secure more investment in the sector, and move toward pure 100% renewable SAF in regular commercial aviation.
As we work toward our goal of supplying 500 million gallons of SAF every year by 2027, we’re motivated every day by our commitment to sustainable processes and continuous improvement. Contact us to learn why using sustainable aviation fuel from World Energy makes a world of difference.
