Deutsche Bank invests in SAF with Lufthansa to cut 5,500 tons of CO₂
Deutsche Bank is stepping up its sustainable aviation strategy by investing in approximately 1,600 metric ...
Deutsche Bank invests in SAF with Lufthansa to cut 5,500 tons of CO₂
Deutsche Bank is stepping up its sustainable aviation strategy by investing in approximately 1,600 metric tons of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) through Lufthansa Group, a move expected to cut around 5,500 metric tons of CO₂ emissions while accelerating corporate demand for lower-carbon business travel.
The agreement builds on the companies’ growing relationship following the launch of the Lufthansa Miles & More Credit Card by Deutsche Bank in October 2025. Both organizations said they plan to deepen their collaboration on sustainability initiatives aimed at accelerating aviation’s low-carbon transition while strengthening the credibility and adoption of climate solutions.
Business travel emerges as Key Driver of SAF Adoption
Frank Naeve, Senior Vice President Global Sales and Distribution at Lufthansa Group, said Deutsche Bank’s investment demonstrates the growing importance of sustainable aviation within the corporate travel sector.
He noted that the partnership represents a milestone, showing that businesses can make a measurable contribution to reducing the climate impact of their travel activities through direct investments in Sustainable Aviation Fuel.
Jörg Eigendorf, Chief Sustainability Officer at Deutsche Bank, described SAF as a key tool in the bank’s strategy to nearly halve supply chain-related carbon emissions by 2030 compared with 2019 levels.
He added that creating reliable demand for SAF is essential to encouraging producers to expand output and improve the competitiveness of alternative aviation fuels, while supporting the bank’s broader strategy to reduce emissions from business travel and offset unavoidable emissions where feasible.
Lufthansa Expands Sustainable Aviation Solutions for Corporate Customers
Lufthansa Group has continued to broaden its portfolio of sustainability solutions for corporate customers, including SAF bulk purchase agreements that allow companies to procure larger volumes of sustainable fuel.
Businesses investing at least €2,000 receive a Scope 3 emissions reduction certificate in line with the Greenhouse Gas Protocol, enabling them to document emissions savings while supporting wider adoption of SAF across the aviation industry.
Lufthansa Cargo also offers SAF bulk agreements for logistics companies, with minimum purchases starting at 100 metric tons.
The airline group’s “Sustainable Corporate Value Fare” enables corporate customers to contribute to reducing future flight emissions by up to 30% through the use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel.
According to Lufthansa Group, around 1,700 companies worldwide invested in SAF through its corporate offerings in 2025.
Demand for Sustainable Travel Continues to Grow
Lufthansa Group said demand for lower-carbon travel options continued to increase throughout 2025, supported by a range of sustainability products for both leisure and business travelers.
More than 5% of Lufthansa Group passengers selected more sustainable travel options during the year, including the airline’s Green Fares product, while sales of Sustainable Aviation Fuel more than doubled across its various offerings.
The company views customer participation as a central pillar of its sustainability strategy alongside fleet modernization, improving fuel efficiency, expanding the use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel, strengthening intermodal transport solutions, and supporting global climate and weather research.
SAF Deployment Supports Broader Emissions Reduction Strategy
Lufthansa Group noted that customer purchases of Sustainable Aviation Fuel support its deployment across the airline’s network rather than on individual flights.
The airline injects the required SAF volume into airport fuel infrastructure within six months of purchase. Produced from biogenic residues, the SAF used by Lufthansa delivers a lifecycle carbon footprint at least 80% lower on average than conventional fossil-based jet fuel.
The company added that all customer-supported SAF purchases are made in addition to mandatory SAF blending requirements, further contributing to the aviation industry’s long-term decarbonization efforts.
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