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Sustainable Aviation Biofuel
Boeing April 2014
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Agenda Why sustainable aviation biofuel matters
Aviation biofuel development Boeing global engagement 2
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Aviation produces a small but growing share of CO2 emissions
Emissions by sector, Millions tons CO2 equivalent/year 3% of total Air 2% of total transport Forestry Buildings and waste Industrial Aerospace is an essential part of modern life. It helps drive economic growth and prosperity; it brings the people of the world closer together. Because of the tremendous benefits aerospace provides, our industry—and our company with it—is growing. At the same time, Boeing recognizes that climate change is a serious concern. Air transport accounts for about 2 percent of total manmade CO2 emissions. But, as our industry grows, we recognize the need to reduce its environmental impact and even to aim to move it towards zero. Boeing’s environmental strategy is: As a technology and innovation leader, we are improving the fuel-efficiency and environmental performance of our products for customers. As an aerospace leader, we bring industry together to align on opportunities to improve the environment To support the sustainable growth of commercial aviation, we are working furiously to advance commercialization of sustainable aviation biofuel. As a responsible corporate citizen and neighbor, we are reducing energy use, greenhouse-gas emissions, pollution and waste at our facilities. This approach supports our customers, our business, our communities and the environment Boeing and the commercial aviation industry: In 2008, Boeing and other stakeholders (including airlines, Airbus, Bombardier, Embraer) signed the “Aviation Industry Commitment to Sustainable Growth” with industry-wide goals including: Improve industry-wide fuel efficiency by 1.5% annually to 2020 Achieve industry-wide net carbon-neutral growth from 2020 Reduce the industry’s net carbon emissions by 50% by 2050, compared to 2005 levels Power 2000 2005 2010 2015 2020 2025 2030 Source: IPCC 4 4 4
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Boeing Strategy for Reducing Emissions
More efficient airplanes Baseline More efficient flight Sustainable fuels 2050 Carbon Neutral Timeline CO2 Emissions Forecasted emissions growth without reduction measures 2005 Use less fuel Efficient airplanes Operational efficiency Change the fuel Lower life cycle CO2 No infrastructure modifications “Sustainable Biofuel” A comprehensive approach
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Boeing supports “drop-in” biofuels
Meets fuel performance requirements Requires NO change to airplanes or engines Requires NO change to infrastructure Can be mixed or alternated with today’s Jet-A fuel Sustainable aviation biofuel refined through certain (hydro-treating) processes has been approved as a drop-in fuel to up to 50 percent of the jet fuel supply Biofuel performs as well or better than Jet A made from fossil fuel (higher energy content, lower freeze point, does not absorb heat or water.) Other options (e.g. solar, fuel cell, liquefied natural gas) won't work for aviation A new way of making the same fuel 7 7 7
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Sustainability is Critical to Success
Key Sustainability Requirements1 Benefits Assurance of environmental benefit Doesn’t contribute to indirect impacts Socio-economic Positive GHG impact Moral license Biofuel production should be sustainable and socially responsible (e.g. providing socio-economic value to communities; not competing against food/water resources; not causing adverse changes in land use. 3rd party standards and audits2 Credit opportunity3 1. Other requirements include land use changes, water use, land rights, labor rights 2. Examples include RSB, ISCC, FSC, etc. 3. Examples include EU ETS avoidance and US RINs 8
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Boeing Global Biofuel Engagements
Sustainable Aviation Biofuel Projects Around the World Recent and Active Biofuel Projects “Green diesel” fuel approval process VA / LanzaTech collaboration Midwest Aviation Sustainable Biofuels Initiative Gutter oil research BIOjet Abu Dhabi and UAE research RINs for jet $500M grants Farm to Fly North America commercial flights Sustainable Biomass Consortium MOU Hawaii Bioenergy To catalyze the aviation biofuels business, Boeing is working with stakeholders to establish regional supply chains in Australia, Southeast Asia, Brazil, South Africa, China, Europe, Mexico, UAE and the US. Working with airlines, government, researchers, environmental groups and private sector to make progress with a variety of feedstocks. Brazil R&D Center with Embraer Project Flight Path SAFUG1 growth Sustainable Aviation Biofuels for Brazil (SABB) South African Airways collaboration Feedstock System Design Aviation Biofuel Roadmap 1. Sustainable Aviation Fuel Users Group 9 9
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Summary Boeing works with partners to shape the future
Strong, long-term demand for aviation biofuel Boeing works with partners to shape the future 10
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