Aveva makes 1st SAF purchase 5 years early as part of commitment to World Economic Forum First Movers Coalition

Cambridge, U.K.-based industrial-software company Aveva announced Jan. 20 that it has taken an important step in fulfilling its commitment as part of the World Economic Forum’s First Movers Coalition, with a landmark purchase of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) certificates.

In doing so, Aveva said it has joined a handful of leading companies actively investing in sustainable fuels to support the transition to a more sustainable future.

“Through its data-driven solutions and collaborative ecosystem, Aveva demonstrates how a comprehensive digital-transformation strategy, underpinned by strong climate commitments, can empower industries to drive measurable action in addressing the climate crisis,” the company stated.

Aveva’s sustainability commitments

Focused on furthering its sustainability commitment through action, Aveva said it has already reduced its scope 1 and 2 operational emissions by over 93 percent and is on track to cut scope 3 emissions by 50 percent by 2030.

As a member of the WEF’s FMC aviation group, Aveva set a target to replace at least 5 percent of conventional jet-fuel demand with SAF.

Aveva purchased SAF certificates from British Airways for use at London Heathrow Airport, which the company said is an important step that brings it in line with fulfilling its FMC commitment five years ahead of schedule.

British Airways entered into a multiyear agreement with EcoCeres for the supply of SAF, supporting the airline’s ambition to power 10 percent of its flights with SAF by 2030 and to significantly cut lifecycle emissions.

EcoCeres is a leading pure play renewable fuels producer producing industrial-scale SAF, hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) and renewable naphtha.

EcoCeres is also an Aveva customer, using the software to optimize the production of SAF.

In addition, through the Sustainable Aviation Buyers Alliance COP30 procurement initiative, Aveva reduced the climate impact associated with its COP30 flights, demonstrating ongoing leadership in advancing practical, market-based solutions for decarbonization.

“The role of tech and industry in driving decarbonization has never been clearer,” said Aveva CEO Caspar Herzberg. “By investing in sustainable fuels today, we are demonstrating how climate ambition must be matched by concrete action. Through concerted action like this, industries can scale new technologies, minimize lifecycle emissions and set a higher standard for responsible growth.”

Noam Boussidan, FMC program head, added, “It is great to see First Movers Coalition members in action today. By purchasing SAF as part of its sustainability roadmap, Aveva continues to show leadership and make meaningful progress toward the fulfillment of its FMC aviation target. Partnerships like these demonstrate how First Movers Coalition members are supporting the development and use of cleaner aviation technology while driving corporate climate action.”