• The First Movers Coalition (FMC) announces its partnership with the Roundtable on Sustainable Biomaterials (RSB) as an Implementation Partner for the Aviation Sector. 
• This collaboration aims to further enhance knowledge, leadership and decision-making power on Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) among the many stakeholders of both organisations. 
• The partnership will help to ensure that the switch to SAF supports decarbonisation goals and advances sustainability within the industry.

RSB has long been a trusted partner in the aviation sector's transition to Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), providing guidance to ensure this transition delivers tangible carbon emission reductions, as well as positive social and environmental impacts.

As an Implementation Partner, RSB will play a crucial role in promoting the adoption of SAF at scale among FMC partner companies, and ensuring it is done sustainably. Aviation is FMC’s largest sector, with 28 organizations that have committed to replacing at least 5% of their conventional jet fuel demand with SAF that reduces lifecycle emissions by 85% or more, and/or other zero-emission technologies.

“By focussing on fuel that cuts life-cycle emissions by 85%, FMC already has one of the most ambitious SAF demand commitments in the world. As FMC Aviation members look at fulfilling their commitments, we welcome the expertise and knowledge of RSB to ensure we keep sustainability at the core of our work” said Rob van Riet, Interim Head, First Movers Coalition. “We look forward to working with RSB to accelerate aviation decarbonisation.”

"We are delighted to partner with the World Economic Forum's First Movers Coalition as an Implementation Partner for the Aviation Sector," said RSB’s Executive Director, Elena Schmidt. "This partnership underscores the importance of collaborating to unlock sustainable SAF at scale. Together, we can advance sustainable practices in the aviation industry and support FMC members in achieving both their decarbonisation and their broader sustainability goals."

Through this partnership, FMC and RSB aim to drive innovation, foster collaboration, and bring about meaningful change within the aviation industry, contributing to global efforts to reduce emissions and combat climate change.

About the Roundtable on Sustainable Biomaterials (RSB)

The Roundtable on Sustainable Biomaterials (RSB) is a global multi-stakeholder coalition promoting the sustainability of biomaterials production. RSB offers trusted, credible, and innovative solutions for sustainability certification across various sectors. For more information about the Roundtable on Sustainable Biomaterials, visit www.rsb.org.