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impact Briefing in Tokyo “A 360° Sustainability View on Aviation’s Future” – 9th September 2025

For this exclusive session, impact on sustainable aviation brings together leaders in Japan’s aviation finance, leasing, and asset management sectors to explore:

🔎 The complexity of aviation’s sustainability transition — and why it demands new approaches
🌐 Global developments and market opportunities
💰 Sustainability-linked lending and leasing
📝 Updates on impact’s initiatives, including the IMPACT Forum and the Practitioner’s Guide

Building on last year’s dialogue, we look forward to deepening the exchange and strengthen cooperation across regions and stakeholders — an essential step in shaping aviation’s sustainable future.

Please note that participation is by invitation only. If you are interested in joining, please reach out — we will be glad to consider offering a space, subject to availability.


本セッションでは、日本の航空ファイナンス、リース、アセットマネジメント分野のリーダーが集まり、以下のテーマについて議論をします:

🔎 航空業界におけるサステナビリティ移行の複雑性 ― 新たなアプローチが必要
🌐 世界動向と市場機会
💰 サステナビリティ・リンク・ローンやリース
📝 IMPACTフォーラムや「プラクティショナーガイド」などの、impactの最新イニシアチブの紹介

昨年の対話を基盤に、地域やステークホルダーを超えた交流をさらに深め、協力を強化できることを楽しみにしています。また、航空の持続可能な未来を形づくるための大事なステップだと確信しております。

本イベントは招待制です。ご参加にご関心のある方はぜひご連絡ください。空席状況に応じてご案内を検討させていただきます。

New report: impact’s “Insights 2025” released!

Our mid-year report “impact – Insights 2025” is out! Enjoy an insightful read of articles, interviews and updates dealing with the trending topics in aviation sustainability!

🔗Download our “Insights 2025” report here!

This year’s edition of impact – Insights covers the full spectrum of challenges and innovations shaping aviation’s path to Net Zero. From SAF supply to financing, emissions to regulation—we break down the real forces reshaping our industry. 

What’s inside? 

🛢️ Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) 

  • How a leasing company’s bold move into SAF production challenges the traditional role of lessors—outlier or visionary? 
  • Why the EU’s Sustainable Transport Investment Plan (STIP) could be pivotal to unlocking e-SAF offtakes 
  • What a detailed cost analysis reveals about compliance with ReFuelEU: “too expensive” isn’t the whole story 

📈 Emissions Trends 

  • Aviation’s CO₂ emissions are now above 2019 levels—why efficiency alone isn’t enough 
  • Why airlines are still flying older, fuel-hungry twin-aisle aircraft—and what’s holding back fleet renewal 
  • Will the EU’s 20 million “free SAF allowances” meaningfully accelerate green fuel adoption? 

🏗️ Finance & KPIs 

  • How airport sustainable finance is evolving to include aircraft emissions KPIs and Scope 3 targets 
  • We spotlight easyJet’s decarbonization strategy, bridging delivery gaps and transition challenges 

🎤 Special features include 
✨ Highlights from the ISTAT / impact Sustainability Symposium and 
🚀 The Sustainable Aero Festival, where emerging tech, regulation, and business models converge 

  • Expert insights from our member-exclusive talks, reflecting the complexity and interdependence of aviation’s transition 

The aviation transition is multi-layered, fast-moving, and interconnected—and impact – Insights 2025 is your guide to staying ahead of it. 

impact’s mid-year report “Insights 2025” to be published soon!

We have the pleasure to announce that our mid-year report, the impact Insights 2025, will be published on Monday, July 14!

This upcoming edition will update you on the latest topics and trends in aviation sustainability. Prepare for an insightful read as the “Insights 2025” will feature interviews with high-level industry experts, articles by distinguished guest authors and the latest news on impact’s activities. Stay tuned!

impact speaks to… Amy Ruddock, SVP Sustainable Aviation & Corporate Development at Willis Lease Finance Corporation

How can lessors align SAF with their leasing interests? SAF is essential to aviation’s path to decarbonisation – but supply isn’t scaling fast enough. Lessors can help change that.

In a recent interview, Eduardo Mariz, Senior Analyst & Sustainability Lead at Ishka, and Dr. Ulrike Ziegler, Managing Director of impact, spoke to Dr. Amy Ruddock, SVP of Sustainable Aviation at Willis Lease Finance Corporation (WLFC) about how lessors can play a bigger role in making SAF commercially viable. WLFC is leading by example, currently investing in a 14,000-ton-per-year SAF facility in the UK through Willis Sustainable Fuels.

The company’s first SAF production facility will be located near Teesside International Airport, where the UK plans to build its first SAF handling waterside terminal. WLFC’s facility will use Carbonshift FlexFeed – an innovative technology that is ultimately designed to produce power-to-liquid (PtL) fuel but can flexibly use bio-methane or green hydrogen as its input.

Among the key reasons for WLFC’s decision to invest in SAF production in the UK are:
1. Long-Term Industry Commitment:
WLFC sees sustainable aviation as critical to its long-term success and competitiveness
2. Favourable Regulatory Environment:
UK policies, including SAF mandates, revenue certainty mechanisms, and carbon reduction targets, provide market clarity and support investment

Why should lessors engage in SAF?
🔸 Helping de-risk SAF financing – Integrating SAF certificates into lease contracts could unlock bankable offtake agreements, a major hurdle for SAF developers
🔸 Gaining a competitive edge – Lessors acting as SAF offtakers can offer airlines better access, particularly in regions with limited supply
🔸 Adapting to an evolving aviation landscape – Expanding their role beyond leasing allows lessors to align with industry sustainability demands and regulatory shifts

What’s in it for lessors?
✅ Future-proof their business as sustainability regulations tighten
✅ A growing multi-billion-dollar market with rising demand
✅ Stronger airline partnerships by supporting decarbonisation goals

As Amy highlights: “Any investment in lowering carbon is a commercial investment too – it’s an investment in the future of the industry.” 

📣 Want to learn more about WLFC’s SAF investment? Stay tuned for our IMPACT Insights 2025 report – coming soon!

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