Core
C3
Procurement & Book and Claim
Master how SAF is bought, tracked, and attributed — from physical offtake agreements to the Book and Claim system that's enabling adoption where physical supply doesn't yet exist.
What you will cover
SAF value chain end-to-end: feedstock sourcing → production → logistics → airport blending → delivery → environmental attribution
Offtake agreement structures: fixed pricing, index-linked, cost-plus mechanisms, contract durations, and bankability considerations
Corporate SAF procurement: Scope 3 aviation emissions accounting, voluntary commitments, and how companies like Microsoft and Amazon are buying SAF
Airline procurement strategies: fleet-level vs. route-level approaches, RFP design, and supplier evaluation frameworks
Chain of custody models: Identity Preserved, Segregated, Mass Balance — what each means and when to use them
Airport fuel logistics reality: commingled pipelines, hydrant systems, batch certificates, and recertification at blend points
Book and Claim explained: decoupling physical fuel delivery from environmental attribute transfer — how SAF certificates work
SAFc platforms and registries: RSB Book & Claim, Avelia (SITA), Xpansiv — certificate creation, tracking, transfer, and retirement
Book and Claim controversy: additionality concerns, double-counting risk, greenwashing accusations, and regulatory treatment under CORSIA and EU frameworks
Decision framework: when to use physical offtake vs. Book & Claim for different buyer types (airline, corporate, government)
Learning Outcomes
Explain how SAF is procured, tracked, and attributed across the entire value chain
Compare chain-of-custody models and assess their practical implications for emissions accounting
Describe Book and Claim mechanics including certificate lifecycle, registry platforms, and integrity safeguards
Draft a simplified SAF procurement strategy appropriate for your organization type
Hands-On Activities
Explain how SAF is procured, tracked, and attributed across the entire value chain
Compare chain-of-custody models and assess their practical implications for emissions accounting
Describe Book and Claim mechanics including certificate lifecycle, registry platforms, and integrity safeguards
Draft a simplified SAF procurement strategy appropriate for your organization type