Air France commits to biofuels
26-Sep-2008 |
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On 25-Sept-08, Air France signed a charter on biofuels with eight other airline majors including KLM, the aircraft manufacturer Boeing and Universal Oil Products (UOP), a specialist in the development of biofuel technology.
This charter, drawn up in cooperation with NGOs such as WWF or NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council), contains joint commitments aimed at the development, the certification and the use of biofuels in conditions respectful of the environment and of economic and social development.
Signees are committed to using only biofuels from renewable resources, the production of which requires earth, water or energy and which:
- does not compete with the agri-food sector,
- does not jeopardize supplies of drinking water ,
- improves the economic conditions of local populations.
Within the framework of this joint initiative, two initial research projects have been announced by the signees of the Charter.
One concerns the sustainable environmental qualities of the jatropha curcas plant and on the socio-economic consequences of its production in developing countries. The project is led by Yale University’s School of Forestry & Environmental Studies.
The other conducted by NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council), an NGO, aims at ensuring that fuel produced from seaweed is compatible with the Charter’s commitments.
(c) Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation. Date posted: 26-Sep-08
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