Effective communication that transparently demonstrates the benefits of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) is vital to building public trust and increasing support. To be successful, public awareness of SAF as one of the solutions to reduce emissions from aviation, while simultaneously supporting the U.S. domestic economy, will be critical. This includes making transparent, science-based analysis and data on the impacts and benefits of SAF and progress toward SAF objectives available to the public. Communication activities will support workstreams across the other five action areas, including engagement with key stakeholder groups such as nongovernmental organizations (NGOs).
Key Actions and Workstreams Supporting SAF Communicating Progress and Building Support
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- Stakeholder outreach and engagement to exchange information about agricultural and forest-derived feedstocks best practices.
- Conduct benefits assessment/impact analysis of SAF Initiative to inform decisions, demonstrate benefits, and mitigate negative impacts.
- Measure progress of the SAF Initiative to provide updates, measure success, and show where progress needs to be made.
- Communicate public benefits of the SAF Initiative to address common concerns/misconceptions and further build public support.
Communicating Progress and Building Support Impact Highlight
Stakeholder Outreach and Engagement
Outreach and engagement with stakeholder groups will continue to be critical for building support and exchanging knowledge to achieve SAF objectives. The U.S. Department of Energy, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the Federal Aviation Administration will hold consultations and listening sessions with NGO, agricultural, and forestry communities to understand feedstock production needs and best practices.