Raízen, Bioenergy Specialist, and Embraer, Aircraft Manufacturer, Join Forces to Develop Sustainable Aviation Fuel

Embraer and Raízen Signed an Agreement This Sunday, 17, Aiming to Develop Sustainable Aviation Fuel, SAF in English

Both companies set goals as part of the established partnership, among them, the proposal to make Embraer the first aircraft manufacturer to consume sustainable aviation fuel, which can be supplied by Raízen, a global reference company in bioenergy.

The use of the fuel to be generated by Raízen is part of Embraer’s strategy to neutralize the carbon footprint of its operations by 2040, as more than 60% of the emissions from the compound in the company’s operations come from the use of aviation kerosene in testing and production flights.

“Aviation fuel plays an essential role in reducing aviation emissions in the short and medium term. In this regard, this agreement aims to stimulate the growth and sustainability of the entire value chain through the production of green aviation fuel”, said Carlos Alberto Griner, Vice President of People, this Sunday, 17.

“As an integrated energy company, Raízen has ambitious goals intending to increase its renewable fuel supply to the sector by 80% and to achieve this increase with the highest possible efficiency in the company’s production process while helping to reduce the impact on customers. As the largest producers of sugarcane ethanol in the world, it is natural for us to look for a possible SAF offering”, explains Antonio Cardoso, Vice President of Marketing and Services at Raízen.

The forecast is that Raízen will help Embraer achieve the goal of having aviation fuel mixtures representing 100% of its fuel consumption in Brazil by 2030.

About Embraer

Embraer is a company responsible for manufacturing aircraft, with a significant presence in Brazil and some places around the world. Additionally, Embraer holds great relevance in the export of high-tech manufactured products.

In the global ranking of jet manufacturers, it is in third place. Embraer has over 18,000 employees and has delivered more than 8,000 aircraft.

Essential in Brazil, the company has its shares listed on the stock market under the code EMBR3. Embraer was established in 1969 by the Federal Government and has a mixed capital and state control at that time, but privatization was carried out in 1994.

The aerospace company is the Brazilian leader in exporting high-tech manufactured products. Embraer is also recognized as the third largest manufacturer of commercial jets in 150 countries worldwide.

About Raízen

Raízen, a global reference company in bioenergy, is a leader in the energy transition and is redefining the future of energy. The company is among the largest private business groups in Brazil and has its greatest differential in its team, which comprises over 40,000 employees and 15,000 business partners spread across Brazil.

Raízen originates from Brazil, but the company also operates in Argentina and intends to expand its production of renewable fuel worldwide.

The Raízen has a unique operational model and is present from start to finish, operating from the production to the sale of renewable energy and sugar from sugarcane, distributing this energy to various places around the world.

The company also has a strong presence in Marketing & Services, which is available throughout Brazil and Argentina, distributing fuel and energy through Shell stations, as well as providing convenience for its customers’ daily lives.