CMAI Appoints Vijay Nirani as Co-Chairperson of India SAF Alliance
The Carbon Market Association of India (CMAI) has appointed Vijay Nirani, Founder & Managing Director of TruAlt Bioenergy, as the Co-Chairperson of the India Alliance on Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). This landmark initiative will be officially unveiled during the inaugural India Climate Week (ICW) 2025, set to take place from February 3-7, 2025, at Le Meridien, New Delhi. ICW 2025 is anticipated to be a significant event, bringing together policymakers, industry leaders, and environmental advocates to showcase India's strides in climate action.
The India Alliance on SAF initiated by CMAI aims to accelerate the adoption of sustainable aviation fuels across the country and to foster collaborative efforts towards achieving India's climate goals. The Alliance will bring together key stakeholders ranging from government representatives and industry innovators to sustainability advocates to drive progress in decarbonizing India's aviation sector.
Vijay Nirani will Co-Chair the Alliance alongside Chairperson Jimmy Olsson. The initiative represents a significant step in India's efforts to reduce aviation emissions, with ambitious targets of a 1% SAF blend by 2027, 2% by 2028, and 5% by 2030. These goals are aligned with the global framework of CORSIA (Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation) framework, which aims to reduce emissions from international aviation.
Vijay Nirani, through his company TruAlt Bioenergy, plans to establish what is expected to be the world’s largest Ethanol-to-SAF production facility. This groundbreaking initiative aims to position India as a global leader in sustainable aviation fuel production and accelerate decarbonization in the aviation industry.
Vijay Nirani, Co-Chairperson, of India Alliance on Sustainable Aviation Fuel, said: "The Alliance is firmly aligned with India's climate goals, as articulated by Hon'ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi ji in the 'Panchamrit' vision. Through collaborative industry efforts, streamlined SAF production processes, and a strong focus on sustainability, we aim to support India's leadership in achieving global climate objectives, including our commitments under the CORSIA framework. This initiative marks a significant step toward building a greener and more sustainable aviation future".