The programme offers corporate customers an opportunity to reduce their carbon emissions, from both business travel and air freight.
 
Compared to conventional jet fuel, SAF has the potential to reduce up to 100% of carbon emissions on a lifecycle basis. The airline plans for SAF to account for 10% of its total fuel usage by 2030.
 
In partnership with AIA, Airport Authority Hong Kong, DHL Global Forwarding, HSBC, Kintetsu World Express, PwC China, Standard Chartered and Swire Pacific, SAF has been made available for Cathay Pacific and Cathay Pacific Cargo flights from Hong Kong airport for the first time.

Chief executive officer Augustus Tang said: "We continue to pioneer our industry’s move towards more substantial use of SAF, especially in Asia.

"Last year, we were among the first carriers in the world to announce a target of 10% SAF for our total fuel use by 2030. We have made significant progress since then and are pleased that uplifting SAF from HKIA is now a reality with the strong support of the local authorities and fuel suppliers."