25-07-2024

Repsol and Iberia sign an agreement with Inditex to use 5% of SAF for the transport of its air cargo

Repsol and Iberia have signed an agreement with Inditex for the purchase of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The SAF used represents 5% of the fuel that Iberia uses to transport Inditex's merchandise on its flights.

Iberia has made a first purchase of SAF to be used for Inditex's cargo, which Repsol will supply directly at the Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas airport. The use of this fuel leads to a reduction in emissions of more than 80% compared to the mineral kerosene it replaces, so this agreement represents a further step toward the decarbonisation objectives of the three companies.

Iberia, Repsol and Inditex are committed to the use of SAF as a key tool to contribute to decarbonising the aviation sector. The SAF supplied by Repsol is certified and complies with the standards of Annex IX Part B of the European Union's Renewable Energy Directive 2018/2001 Renewable Energy Directive II.

"This new alliance with Iberia and Inditex reinforces our commitment to 100% renewable fuels as a lever for the decarbonization of mobility. The start of large-scale production of 100% renewable fuels in Cartagena is a milestone in our strategy. This plant, which produces both 100% renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuels, will enable Repsol to be ready to supply the aviation sector with the SAF it needs to realize its decarbonization ambitions," said Carlos Suárez, Repsol's International Aviation Director.

"SAF is the best and most immediate solution to advance the decarbonization of the airline industry. This agreement with Inditex is part of our commitment to reach zero net emissions by 2050. It is a great challenge that must be tackled on a global scale and that will only be achieved through collaborations such as the one we have just signed between Iberia and Inditex," said Teresa Parejo, the airline's Sustainability Director.

Sustainable aviation fuel has positioned itself as the best means to decarbonise the airline industry. It can be organic (produced from vegetable oils, animal fats, biomass or other waste such as agricultural waste) or synthetic (generated from CO₂ capture using green hydrogen). One of its main advantages is that it can be used in airplanes and airports without the need for any modification.