Alternative Transport Fuels
Alternative transport fuels are crucial to achieving climate targets in the mobility sector. From biodiesel to sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and alternative marine fuels (AMF), ISCC certification enables climate-friendly, transparent, and traceable alternatives across road, aviation, and maritime transport.
Why Sustainable Transport Fuels Matter
- Transport is one of the largest contributors to global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
- Fuels from sustainably grown agricultural feedstock, forest biomass, waste, residues and renewable feedstocks reduce climate impact.
- A growing number of countries and sectors depend on alternative fuels to meet their climate and energy targets.
Market and Policy Drivers
Policy and voluntary frameworks are accelerating the shift to alternative fuels:
Renewable Energy Directive III (RED III)
The European Union’s framework establishing binding targets for renewable energy in transport, including GHG savings and eligible pathways.
ReFuelEU Aviation & FuelEU Maritime
Introduce subquotas for SAF and GHG intensity limits in the maritime sector.
Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA)
The International Civil Aviation Organization‘s (ICAO) framework for carbon-neutral growth in aviation.
International Maritime Organization (IMO) Net-Zero Framework Targets
Upcoming regulations – currently under development by IMO – to reduce GHG emissions from international shipping with the main target to achieve full net-zero in 2025.
Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi) & GHG Protocol
Aligning supply chains with verified emission reduction targets and transparent carbon accounting frameworks.
Recognised by Leading Standards
Our certification schemes are recognised by leading regulatory bodies and international frameworks, such as the European Commission, ICAO, the UK Department for Transport (DfT), and authorities in Japan and Canada.
Read More About How We Support the Transition to Alternative Fuels
ISCC Credit Transfer System
Through certification, we verify SAF’s environmental credentials along the supply chain, typically concluding at airport delivery or earlier. The ISCC CTS tracks SAF claims following uplift, enabling airlines, logistics providers, and corporate end-customers to credibly report emissions reductions from SAF purchases.
