CAAS and IATA create a registry to report SAF emissions cuts

The parties hope to launch the SAF registry in H1 2025.

The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) will develop a registry to track, record, and account for the emissions reductions from Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) use.

The registry aims to accelerate the use of SAF by authoritatively accounting and reporting emissions reductions.

IATA is consulting with airlines, government authorities, international organisations, OEMs, fuel producers and suppliers, airports, and corporate travel management companies to develop the registry, with hopes to launch in H1 2025.

The collaboration is one of the initiatives under the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed by CAAS and IATA this year to support the growth of aviation in Singapore and the Asia-Pacific region. 

As part of the Singapore Sustainable Air Hub Blueprint launched by CAAS in February, flights departing Singapore must use SAF starting in 2026.

Initially, a 1% SAF uplift target will be set, with an SAF levy introduced for purchasing SAF to meet this goal.

The blueprint also includes a centralised SAF procurement for the Singapore air hub.