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Deep Dive 1 (in association with Normec Verifavia)
This Deep Dive session addresses the complexities of non-CO2 compliance preparation and provides operators with actionable strategies for implementation.
It will explore key compliance pathways and their specific requirements covering scope, technical data and operational data. Both simple modifications and complex changes will be examined to help participants understand different implementation approaches.
Attendees will gain insights into NEATS and other non-CO2 impact tools, learn about their practical applications and receive the latest regulatory updates and policy directions.
Participants:
Leigh Hudson, Head of Carbon Markets, International Airlines Group (IAG)
Stefano Mancini, Manager, Environment Management Information Service, EUROCONTROL
Maxime Meijers, CEO, Estuaire
Dimitar Nikov, Senior Policy Officer, DG CLIMA, European Commission (via online)
Nicolas Duchêne, President & CEO, Normec Verifavia (Moderator)
To be confirmed
Session 1 – Panel
Setting the scene for the conference, airline industry thought leaders will discuss the vital issues facing the sector today and look back at progress over the past year.
Have efforts to decarbonise accelerated or slowed down and what are the major challenges that lie ahead?
What can airlines do to help boost the investment in and production and supply of SAF and e-SAF. Are SAF mandates the answer and what other policy levers are required?
To what extent has the focus shifted towards industry action on aviation’s non-CO2 climate impact and compliance with ICAO’s CORSIA international offsetting scheme?
Montserrat Barriga, Director General, European Regions Airline Association (ERA)
Jonathon Counsell, Group Director of Sustainability, International Airlines Group (IAG)
Ourania Georgoutsakou, Managing Director, Airlines for Europe (A4E)
Kevin Welsh, VP Environmental Affairs & Chief Sustainability Officer, Airlines for America (A4A)
Mark Pilling, Aviation journalist (Moderator)
Session 2 – Fireside chat
Aircraft manufacturers are playing a vital role in decarbonising the aviation sector, whether by constantly improving the fuel efficiency of their products or supporting the development of novel aviation fuels. In this session, Airbus will outline its strategy to help shape the future sustainability of the aviation sector.
Bertrand de Lacombe, Head of Regulatory and External Engagement, Airbus
Shashank Nigam, CEO, Simpliflying (Moderator)
Session 3 – Panel
Held every three years, recent ICAO Assemblies have seen landmark decisions reached on agreeing a scheme to offset the growth of emissions from international aviation (CORSIA) and, more recently, the adoption of a Net Zero emissions by 2050 target (LTAG).
Within ICAO, moves to address non-CO2 emissions have gained traction but have Member States shown interest? Did States formalise an agreement reached at ICAO’s CAAF/3 conference on a 2030 target for SAF uptake?
Can ICAO’s Finvest Hub, formally launched at A42, unlock much needed finance for global SAF production?
While ICAO has firmly rejected calls for a global levy on air transport, aimed at raising money to help developing countries deal with climate impacts, a number of countries and organisations will be pushing the issue at COP30. Does a global solidarity levy have merit?
The session will also look at developments at COP30 that might have implications for the CORSIA credits market.
Haldane Dodd, Executive Director, Air Transport Action Group (ATAG)
Tim Johnson, Director, Aviation Environment Federation and CAEP Observer for ICSA
Aoife O’Leary, CEO, Opportunity Green
Ewa Oney, Deputy Head of Aviation Policy Unit, DG MOVE, European Commission
Christopher Surgenor, Editor & Publisher, GreenAir News (Moderator)
Kindly sponsored by Airbus - our Gold Sponsor
Session 4 – Panel
In this session, ICF and SkyNRG will present on their 2025 SAF market outlook, covering the forecast supply and demand for SAF, regional dynamics, policy changes and how sustainability criteria will determine the path to aviation decarbonization.
The presentation will also describe the tipping point, when HEFA feedstocks will be exhausted and the industry will be forced to transition to other technologies and feedstocks.
Tom Berg, Director Policy and Sustainability, SkyNRG
Alastair Blanshard, Director, Sustainable Aviation, ICF
Robert Boyd, Chief, Finvest Hub, ICAO (Moderator)
Session 5 – Presentation
Finvest is ICAO’s new initiative to connect sustainable aviation fuel projects with the financing needed to scale.
This presentation will share how Finvest is building a global project pipeline, creating tools to improve investment readiness including project risk reduction, and mobilising partnerships with financiers, governments and industry.
Delegates will gain insights into the Finvest vision and opportunities to engage in shaping the mechanisms that will accelerate SAF deployment worldwide.
Robert Boyd, Chief, Finvest Hub, International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)
Session 6 – Panel
The EU’s policy initiative ReFuelEU Aviation, introduced an incremental SAF blending mandate that affects all airlines flying to and from Europe. This session will look at how the mandate is faring:
Can it be considered a success so far ?
What have been its impacts on SAF use, production and on airlines?
Is its framework sufficient to attract investment and ramp up production?
What other instruments are required to stimulate investment, production and use of SAF?
The panel will discuss the EU’s long-awaited Sustainable Transport Investment Plan (STIP) to derisk investment and bring down the cost of SAF to users. It will also consider whether other mechanisms are required.
Thomas Engelmann, Head of Energy Transition, KGAL Investment Management
Prasanna Kannan, VP Corporate Development, Arcadia eFuels
Monika Rybakowska, Policy Director, Airlines for Europe (A4E)
Rik Sneep, SVP Strategy & International Growth, Moeve
Laurent Donceel, Director, Transport and Industrial Policy & Sustainability, Hydrogen Europe (Moderator)
Kindly sponsored by Initiativ - one of our Silver sponsors
Session 7 – Panel
This session will explore the latest EU ETS developments affecting the aviation sector, including the implications of the final removal of the free allocation of allowances to aircraft operators from 2026.
It will also look at the uptake of the 20 million ETS allowances set aside to cover the price cap between conventional jet fuel and SAF, as well as the ETS allowances added to the Innovation Fund to help support aviation decarbonisation.
Importantly, the panel will discuss the assessment by the Commission, due to be published in 2026, on whether the ICAO CORSIA scheme is sufficiently delivering on Paris climate goals, with the implication that it could propose extending the scope of the ETS to include all EEA departing flights.
Damien Meadows, Adviser, European & International Carbon Markets, DG CLIMA, European Commission
Diane Vitry, Aviation Director, Transport & Environment (T&E)
Michael Evans, Group Sustainability Insights Manager, International Airlines Group (IAG) (Moderator)
Session 8 – Panel (in association with Vitol)
As the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA) enters its final year of phase 1, airlines face an increasing compliance obligation and limited supply of eligible emissions units.
This session will present an in-depth examination of the role insurance plays developing products and risk mitigation strategies available to airlines. Key topics will include the evolving regulatory landscape, best practices for ensuring the environmental and legal validity of carbon credits, and the role of insurance in safeguarding against invalidation or revocation risks. Industry experts will discuss recent developments, case studies and practical guidance to help airlines protect their investments in eligible units.
The session will provide an overview of CORSIA eligibility criteria for emissions units; the risks associated with carbon credit invalidation and revocation; the types of insurance products available for CORSIA-eligible units; and due diligence and best practices for airlines.
Lev Gantly, Partner, Philip Lee
Douglas Greenwell, Commercial Director, Carbon, BURN
Hugh Salway, Senior Director for Market Development & Partnerships, Gold Standard
Chris Slater, Founder & CEO, Oka
Thomas Kelly, Associate Director, Howden
Jonathan Norton, Carbon Portfolio Manager, Africa, Vitol (Moderator)
Kindly sponsored by Vitol, our Platinum sponsor
Kindly sponsored by ETS.aero one of our Gold sponsors
Deep Dive 2a (in association with Environment Agency)
The Environment Agency, one of the UK regulators for both the UK ETS and CORSIA schemes, will provide an update on developments across these regimes.
Reflecting on compliance trends from previous years, the session will outline upcoming deadlines and examine the enforcement process in cases of non-compliance. It will also address challenges encountered with Emission Reduction Claims and explain how updated guidance has clarified these issues.
The session will cover the latest legislative changes and their implications for operators. Finally, it will look at verification site visits and discuss the fuel uplift methodology used in fuel monitoring in relation to UK ETS.
In summary, the session will provide guidance on compliance, enforcement, emissions reduction claims update, legal update, verification site visits and fuel uplift monitoring methodology.
Nick Smith, Principal Technical Officer, Climate & Markets Regulation (Operations), Environment Agency (Moderator)
Join Aviation Carbon’s Breakfast Briefing on five greenhouse gas removal (GGR) topics while enjoying your early morning coffee.
In this session, 1PointFive will share insights into how GGRs complement other decarbonisation solutions, like Sustainable Aviation Fuel, by addressing residual emissions.
Attendees of the session will also get an insight look at the latest progress at STRATOS, 1PointFive’s first commercial Direct Air Capture facility, which is designed to capture up to 500,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide a year from the atmosphere once fully operational.
Ian Collier, Business Development Director, 1PointFive
Deep Dive 2b - Presentation
This presentation will demonstrate how aircraft operators can claim emission reductions for the use of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) under the EU ETS and UK ETS.
This is explained from a verifier’s point of view and will provide best practice guidance, with coverage on Update Monitoring Plan (MP) / Emissions Monitoring Plan (EMP); Proof of Sustainability (PoS) or PTD; Retain Fuel Invoices and Records & Delivery Date; and Avoiding Double Counting.
Guido Harling, Executive Director and Founder, ETSverification
Session 9 – Panel
With their more limited resources, smaller airlines, cargo carriers, business jet operators are now under even greater pressure, especially in Europe, dealing and complying with the growing raft of complex environmental regulations, such as the three European emissions trading schemes, non-CO2 MRV, ReFuelEU Aviation and CORSIA.
This session will discuss the common problems facing operators and offer possible solutions.
Jasmina Orsic, Head of Aviation Sustainability, Azzera
Jason Taylor, Chief Technology Officer, ETS.aero
Andrew Thomas, Director of Sustainability, VistaJet
Martina Becher, ETS & More (Moderator)
Session 10 – Presentation
Established under the ReFuelEU Aviation regulation, the new voluntary EU Flight Emissions Label (FEL) aims to provide passengers with information on flight-related emissions, allowing them to make informed decisions when booking and comparing flights.
Airlines from both EU and non-EU countries covered by ReFuelEU can join the FEL. The European Commission and EASA are encouraging airlines to join, thereby increasing environmental transparency for passengers whilst ensuring that flight emissions information accurately reflects SAF uplifted by the participating airlines.
This session will demonstrate how the FEL works.
Achilleas Achilleos, Strategic Programmes Officer, European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA)
Martina Di Palma, Sustainable Aviation Officer, European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA)
Session 11 – Panel
Although most of the world’s focus on aviation decarbonisation is in the commercial aviation sector, military aviation often leads the way in numerous innovations, from alternative fuels and novel aircraft design, to improving operational efficiency and reducing engine emissions. Many of these initiatives have multiple strategic benefits, such as fuel security, supply chain resilience and platform performance advantages.
This panel will discuss how these concepts are becoming core to the planning and operations of many modern air forces around the world, as they align on their country’s long-term defence and climate goals, and how some of these initiatives are being adopted by commercial aviation.
Stefan van Duffelen, Group Fuel Procurement Manager, Norwegian
Lars Bjørn Larsen, Chief Commercial Officer, Norsk e-Fuel
Sqn Ldr Shelley Mackinnon, Fuel Efficiencies and Emissions Reduction (FEER) Programme Lead, UK Royal Air Force Air Mobility
Steve Gillard, Regional Sustainability Director for UK, Europe, Middle East, Türkiye, Africa and Central Asia, Boeing (Moderator)
Kindly sponsored by Boeing, our Gold sponsor
Session 12 – Presentation
Sustainable aviation fuel is more than an environmental commitment – it’s a strategic investment. This presentation will show how effective management, transparent claims and accurate reporting of SAF can unlock cost savings, reduce compliance risks under EU ETS and CORSIA, and strengthen the business case for future SAF adoption.
It will demonstrate how to align SAF strategies with both regulatory requirements and financial decision-making, ensuring that every ton of SAF delivers maximum operational and economic value.
Ashraf Hoseini, Environmental Strategy Lead, SITA for Aircraft
Session 13 – Fireside chat
While airlines are largely reliant on SAF and market measures to reduce their emissions to Net Zero, aircraft manufacturers are playing a vital role in decarbonising the aviation sector, whether by constantly improving the fuel efficiency of their products or supporting the development of novel aviation fuels.
In this session, Boeing will outline its strategy to help shape the future sustainability of the aviation sector.
Steve Gillard, Regional Sustainability Director for UK, Europe, Middle East, Türkiye, Africa and Central Asia, Boeing
Session 14 – Presentation
Demand for SAF is surging. And yet, production is lagging far behind. Only a few dozen commercial-scale SAF projects worldwide have reached final investment decision as developers continue to face a familiar barrier: lack of access to low-cost capital.
This presentation will share two new resources to achieve ‘bankability’ that offer the potential to accelerate investment in SAF and other harder to abate sectors, too.
Adam Klauber, Chief Sustainability Officer, World Energy
Kindly sponsored by Louis Dreyfus Company, one of our Silver sponsors
Session 15 – Panel
Aircraft operators are now required to purchase CORSIA Eligible Emissions Units (EEUs) to offset a portion of their verified emissions for qualifying flights.
Due to the international nature and complexity surrounding eligibility, currently only EEUs from Guyana are available and there is a predicted shortfall of 7 to 14 times the demand by 2032, adding to a pressure on prices.
This session will inform operators on the latest developments and predictions concerning the demand and pricing of EEUs.
Juan Carlos Arredondo, Director of Knowledge, Policy & Advocacy, Abatable
Natalia Gorina, Global Carbon Commercial Director, Louis Dreyfus Co
Joel Gould, Markets & Policy Lead, BeZero Carbon
Ariel Perez, Head of Carbon, Vitol
Will Gifford, Policy Manager, Aviation & NCS Lead, IETA (Moderator)
Session 16 – Presentation
The oneworld Alliance and a number of major airline members recently announced a new $150 million investment fund in partnership with Bill Gates’ Breakthrough Energy Ventures to identify, accelerate and commercialise technologies that deliver affordable supplies of sustainable aviation fuels.
This session will explore the background to the investment, how it will operate and how it could help SAF startups. The fund is expected to grow as more airlines, both from inside and outside oneworld, join the initiative.
Matt Ridley, Director of Sustainability & Innovation, oneworld Alliance
Session 17 – Panel
This session will examine recent withdrawals by banks from the Net Zero Banking Alliance (NZBA) and the broader shift by some institutions away from net-zero alignment commitments.
Speakers will explore what these developments mean for aviation, including the impact on portfolio decarbonisation targets set by over 30 major banks, most of which are or were NZBA members.
The discussion will also consider the outlook for financing aviation decarbonisation solutions beyond fleet transition, from sustainable fuels to emerging technologies.
Jonathan Howard, Managing Director, Aviation, Standard Chartered Bank
Ali Uzun, General Counsel & Sustainability Director, Pegasus Airlines
Barry Moss, Managing Director, Avocet Risk Management
Ulrike Ziegler, Managing Director, impact on sustainable aviation
Eduardo Mariz Cortiñas, Senior Analyst and Sustainability Lead, Ishka (Moderator)
Kindly sponsored by Sylvera
Kindly sponsored by CFP Energy, one of our Silver sponsors
Deep Dive 3 (in association with IETA)
This session will focus on the practical side of purchasing EEUs, explaining firstly how airlines need to understand the complexities involved in credit eligibility, such as Letters of Authorization (LoAs), corresponding adjustments and insurance, as discussed in Session 7.
Airlines should begin procurement planning now to avoid potential supply shortages and price spikes in a potentially volatile market.
They will receive guidance from carbon market experts in this session on whether to buy EEUs as a one-time transaction or secure compliance with futures contracts.
Jaclyn Foss, Head of Business Development, VCM, CFP Energy
Faris Pleho, Vice President and Head of Aviation & CORSIA, MSCI Carbon Markets
Adelfio Ronci, Director, Environmental Products, ICE Futures Europe
Danny Thurtle, Aviation Consultant & Trader, Vertis Environmental Finance
For those delegates whose role requires them to report annual emissions in respect of EU ETS and Non-CO2, this session will provide an insight into how NEATS can support you.
Space is limited and available on a first come, first serve basis for up to 40 people. As a breakfast briefing you can bring along your buffet food and drink, tables are provided.
If you are unable to attend this session, Eurocontrol will have a stand in the exhibition area for all three days of the event where you can talk with them.
Bruno Lambin, EGSD/ASU/NEATS Product Owner, EUROCONTROL
Session 18 – Panel
The panel will explore the evolving role of carbon dioxide removal (CDR) in the aviation sector’s decarbonisation strategy, the second largest lever after SAF.
As the industry works toward net-zero targets, CDR is increasingly recognised as a necessary complement to emissions reduction measures. As well as a focus on practical implementation, the session will provide:
A discussion on the integration of CDR into Emissions Trading Systems, emerging policy frameworks and recognition of CDR in further frameworks.
Solange Baena, UK Lead and National Representative, Aviation Environmental Roadmap, Airbus
Bojana Bajzelj, Vice President, Carbon Removal, BeZero Carbon
Lars Kröplin, Head of Corporate Responsibility Development, Lufthansa Group
Glenn Morgan, Partner, SkiesFifty
Laurent Müller, Director, Strategic Partnerships Management, Climeworks
Dirk Singer, Head of Sustainability, Simpliflying (Moderator)
Session 19 – Presentation
In an era transformed by AI and ledger technologies, ETS markets are still stuck in the past. Their infrastructure is outdated and as a result, access is fragmented, costly, and inefficient. For airlines and other regulated participants, this inefficiency comes at a price: higher transaction costs, limited transparency, and slower access to market opportunities.
This presentation explores how new technology can modernise emissions trading, making participation faster, fairer and more efficient. From exchange architecture to automation, it will highlight how innovation can reduce friction and cost, bringing the EU carbon market in line with the standards of today’s digital financial systems and enabling capital to be directed toward decarbonisation.
Nicolas Bigotte, Co-Founder & Chief Commercial Officer, Initiativ
Session 20 – Panel
This session will look at the current market and prices for carbon allowances under both the EU ETS and UK ETS, and how regulatory changes, including the potential linkage of the two schemes, could impact prices.
Tim Atkinson, Head of Carbon, CFP Energy
Bjørn Bojesen, Team Leader Carbon Trading, Vertis Environmental Finance
Gabrielle Kinder, Carbon Markets Research Lead, London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG)
Kindly sponsored by Vertis, our Gold sponsor
Session 21 – Panel
While fleet renewal and SAF are at the centre of airlines' sustainability strategies, lasting impact also comes from the small, incremental innovations we can act on today.
With the sole aim to help accelerate the transition of the industry, The Aviation Challenge empowers teams to explore, test and implement new innovations in practice through a friendly yearly competition.
By sharing concrete example from the past four editions, the panel of contestants and jury will discuss how the competition has helped them turn ideas into tangible and impactful outcomes.
Kata Cserep, Partner and Global Aviation Lead, PA Consulting
Mariana Lopez Rodriguez, Sustainability and Community Lead, Virgin Atlantic
Rosa Nordfeldt, Director of Sustainability, Air Europa
Karen Payne, Sustainability Programme Manager, TUI Airline
Eric Kalali, Program Lead, The Aviation Challenge, SkyTeam (Moderator)
Session 22 – Presentation
This session will offer an overview of global sustainable aviation fuel pricing, with a focus on the northwest European market, and of hedging instruments available today to manage risks.
It will also provide insights on recent market developments, and an outlook on supply and demand fundamentals.
Giulia Squadrin, Business Development Manager, Argus Media
Session 23 – Panel (in association with IATA)
The session will provide a comprehensive overview of the purpose and key functionalities of SAF registries, and how they could play a pivotal role in scaling up global SAF production and uptake.
Leading registry operators will share their perspectives on how registries can benefit stakeholders across the SAF value chain – from producers and airlines to regulators and customers.
The discussion will delve into current challenges facing SAF registries, including the lack of global interoperability, associated risks and potential solutions.
It will also explore whether the industry would benefit from a single global registry or if a diverse ecosystem of registries is more suited to meet the needs of different market niches.
Gill Alker, Book & Claim Manager, Roundtable on Sustainable Biomaterials (RSB)
Jessica Masters, Director, Sustainable Aviation Fuel, 4AIR
Michael Schneider, Assistant Director, Sustainability Programs, International Air Transport Association (IATA)
Natasha Mann, CEO, Future Energy Global (Moderator)
Kindly sponsored by Azzera, one of our Silver sponsors
Deep Dive 4 (in association with Normec Verifavia)
This Deep Dive session looks at the first year of ReFuel Aviation implementation, focusing on key lessons to ensure successful 2025 reporting and verification.
Participants will learn from industry experts sharing best practices and readiness strategies based on real-world examples.
Airlines will present their operational challenges and practical solutions from firsthand experience. Authorities will outline regulatory expectations and highlight common pitfalls to avoid as well as potential upcoming improvements.
Africa Abajas, Senior Sustainable Aviation Manager, ICF
Martina Di Palma, Sustainable Aviation Officer, EASA
Steven Fitzgerald, Director of Sustainability & Finance, Ryanair
Jarlath Molloy, Head of Aviation Sustainability, Irish Aviation Authority
Mathias Grossmann, Aviation & SAF BU Director, Normec Verifavia (Moderator)
NB: Separate registration, in advance, is required via IATA for this workshop at this web address:
https://bit.ly/IATA_SAF_CADO
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Workshop (In association with IATA)
Insight into SAF accounting: learn how SAF emissions reductions work in real-system settings.
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