Google Locks in 35M Gallon SAF Deal for Corporate Air Travel
GOOG•Google will purchase 35 million gallons of sustainable aviation fuel over three years for its corporate travel at Chicago O’Hare, generating credits tied to nearly 300 000 tons of CO₂-equivalent reductions. The deal secures long-term low-carbon supply from waste feedstocks and supports Google’s decarbonization goals.
1. SAF Purchase Details
Google has agreed to acquire 35 million gallons of sustainable aviation fuel over a three-year period for its corporate air travel operations at Chicago O’Hare International Airport. The fuel will be produced from renewable feedstocks such as used cooking oil, plant oils and agricultural waste, blending into existing supply infrastructure.
2. Emissions Impact
The SAF is expected to cut lifecycle CO₂ emissions by up to 80% compared with conventional jet fuel, resulting in nearly 300,000 tons of carbon-equivalent reductions. Google will receive book-and-claim environmental credits through the SAFc Registry to offset its business travel emissions.
3. Supply Logistics
Deliveries of the blend will be handled through American Airlines’ infrastructure at O’Hare airport, ensuring a reliable long-term supply chain. The physical fuel procurement secures pricing stability relative to volatile fossil jet fuel markets.
4. Strategic Context
This agreement represents one of the largest publicly disclosed corporate offtake deals for SAF, reinforcing Google’s commitment to decarbonization of its operations. It also advances wider industry efforts to bridge the gap between growing SAF demand and current production capacity.
