Argus Launches SAF Emissions Reduction Indexes to Clarify Aviation Decarbonization Costs
Event summary
- Argus Media launched SAF emissions reduction indexes (ERIs) on August 3, 2026 to compare SAF economics with carbon market obligations.
- ERIs cover Europe, Asia, and the US excluding Corsia, plus Europe excluding EU ETS, using HEFA-SPK pathway costs.
- Daily assessments are published in USD per tonne of CO₂e and per tonne of fuel for regional SAF competitiveness analysis.
- An Excel-based calculator allows subscribers to model company-specific decarbonization strategies.
The big picture
Argus's new ERIs address growing complexity in aviation decarbonization as compliance and voluntary carbon markets expand. The toolkit provides a market-based framework for evaluating SAF's economic viability against alternative emissions reduction pathways, reflecting increasing pressure on airlines to meet net-zero commitments while managing fuel costs.
What we're watching
- Regulatory Alignment
- How regional carbon market structures will affect SAF adoption costs and competitiveness.
- Market Transparency
- Whether Argus's independent assessments become the standard reference for SAF pricing negotiations.
- Corporate Strategy
- The pace at which airlines and fuel suppliers adopt these tools to structure Scope 3 emissions agreements.
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