YVR initiative enables travellers to support Sustainable Aviation Fuel use
New online calculator gives passengers the opportunity to estimate the carbon emissions of their flight and contribute to the use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel, in support of a cleaner, more resilient future.
Musqueam Territory / Richmond, B.C. (August 19, 2026): As part of its commitment to sustainability and reducing carbon emissions, Vancouver International Airport (YVR) has launched a new tool for passengers to be part of the transition to a lower-carbon aviation industry. YVR’s online calculator allows travellers to estimate their flight’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and contribute to the use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF).
Contributions made through YVR’s new online calculator will be applied to environmental attributes associated with SAF and will enable airlines’ further use of SAF, starting with Air Canada. SAF’s environmental attributes are the quantified climate benefits or reductions associated with its use, such as the GHG emissions avoided by not extracting non-renewable resources used for fossil jet fuel. Contributing to these attributes supports SAF growth and is essential for scaling SAF globally, as it bolsters activity across the supply chain.
“Sustainable Aviation Fuel is one of the most effective options available today to make meaningful progress towards decarbonizing aviation. This new tool gives travellers the opportunity to help increase the use of SAF and support more sustainable air travel,” said Tamara Vrooman, President & CEO at Vancouver International Airport.
SAF is a lower-carbon alternative to fossil jet fuel. It is made from renewable and waste-derived materials and, depending on the feedstock, production pathway and lifecycle-assessment methodology, can have lower lifecycle GHG emissions than fossil jet fuel. Certain SAF may achieve lifecycle GHG reductions of up to 80 per cent when used in neat form compared with fossil jet fuel. As a “drop-in” fuel, it can be blended with fossil jet fuel and requires no changes to today’s aircraft or existing airport infrastructure.
While SAF is currently in use by some airlines, including those operating at YVR, as an emerging fuel source, limited production and higher prices are obstacles for wider uptake. As production increases and more supply becomes available, costs are likely to lower, increasing the proportion of SAF to be likely used in flights around the world.
This initiative is part of YVR’s broader efforts to raise awareness of SAF and support airline partners in increasing their SAF use to advance the aviation industry’s goal of net zero emissions by 2050. While voluntary contributions through YVR’s online calculator help support the broader adoption of SAF by Air Canada over time, the tool is available to all passengers regardless of which airline they travel on.
Every flight is a chance to make a difference. Calculate the GHG emissions for your next flight and contribute to supporting SAF: Support sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) on your next flight.
Sustainable aviation fuel is an important part of reducing emissions from aviation and building a cleaner energy future. We are proud to support this initiative, which gives British Columbians the opportunity to take action on climate change and help make air travel more sustainable.
Sustainable Aviation Fuel is expected to play a critical role in the aviation industry's transition to a lower-carbon future and is an important component of Air Canada's long-term climate ambition and broader sustainability strategy. The SAF environmental attributes made available through the YVR online tool are supplied via our Leave Less Travel Program and associated with SAF used by Air Canada. Increasing the availability and adoption of SAF will be an important part of our efforts to achieve our long-term aspiration of net-zero GHG emissions by 2050.
Building awareness and demand for Sustainable Aviation Fuel is critical to accelerating its production and use across Canada. YVR’s new tool gives travellers a tangible way to participate in a piece of aviation’s decarbonization journey. C-SAF continues to bring industry and government together to develop strategies to scale Canadian-made, low-carbon SAF and is pleased to support this initiative and the collaboration it represents across industry, government, and travellers.
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Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is a diverse global hub that connects people, cargo, data, and ideas and serves as a platform for our community to come together and thrive. We are motivated by supporting regional economic development and making a positive difference in the lives of British Columbians. We do this with a focus on serving our passengers, partners, workers, and community through digital modernization, climate leadership, reconciliation, and financial sustainability.
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