Pure-play renewable fuel producer EcoCeres – by supplying sustainable aviation fuel ( SAF ) and hydrotreated vegetable oil to leading airlines, such as Cathay Pacific, British Airways and Air New Zealand, and logistics companies – has enabled its clients to reduce 1.2 million tonnes of carbon dioxide ( CO2 ) emissions in 2024 and targets a 5-million-tonne reduction by 2035, according to a recent report.

As well, EcoCeres’ products attained 100% International Sustainability and Carbon Certification ( ISCC ), its 2024 sustainability report notes, achieving up to 90% greenhouse gas emission reduction compared with conventional fossil fuels. The company’s raw material traceability solution integrates with the EU Union Database and benchmarks against the US Renewable Fuel Standard, complying with Renewable Energy Directive II and ISCC requirements.

By employing 100% waste-based feedstock, such as used cooking oils and other waste materials, the company has transformed over 400,000 tonnes of waste into high-value renewable fuels.

In addition, the company has ramped up its research and development spending to US$6.6 million in 2024, marking an increase of 29.4% from 2023, with a focus on advancing high-efficiency biomass refining technologies.

And the company has actively participated in key industry forums – World Economic Forum, Singapore Airshow, IATA World Sustainability Symposium – shaping policy, advocating for regulatory harmonization and supporting collective market development.

“By infusing ESG [environmental, social and governance] rigour across operations – from 100% waste-based feedstock sourcing to stakeholder partnerships – we are proving that industrial decarbonization can be scalable, sustainable and socially equitable,” says Matti Lievonen, EcoCeres’ CEO. “While our collaborations with leading global airlines have accelerated SAF adoption at Hong Kong International Airport, we are also thrilled about launching our first Malaysia plant to produce SAF later this year. This expansion will boost renewable fuel output by 420,000 tonnes annually, doubling our production capacity with efficient pipelines for seamless distribution.”