May 1, 2023
Energy one step ahead
INPEX, Idemitsu to Supply ANA with Japan’s First Jet Fuel Achieving Supply Chain Carbon Neutrality - Partnership Facilitating Net Zero CO₂ Emissions Flights for G7 Hiroshima Summit -
INPEX CORPORATION
Idemitsu Kosan Co.,Ltd.
All Nippon Airways Co., Ltd.
Tokyo, Japan - INPEX CORPORATION (INPEX), Idemitsu Kosan Co.,Ltd. (Idemitsu) and All Nippon Airways Co., Ltd. (ANA) announced today they will jointly undertake the carbon neutralization of jet fuel across its entire supply chain for select flights during May 1~31, 2023, as the Group of Seven (G7) Hiroshima Summit takes place in Japan.
In this initiative, INPEX and Idemitsu will acquire carbon credits*1 to neutralize 100 percent*2 of the CO₂ generated across the jet fuel supply chain from the production of crude oil to the operation of flights, whereupon Idemitsu will supply the carbon-neutralized jet fuel to ANA. This marks the first instance in Japan where an airline is supplied with jet fuel whose CO₂ emissions are reduced to net zero across the entire supply chain.
The net zero CO₂ emissions jet fuel is expected to power all scheduled ANA flights departing from and arriving at Hiroshima Airport between May 1 and May 31, 2023, in tribute to the G7 Hiroshima Summit scheduled to take place on May 19~21, 2023.
Carbon neutral jet fuel supply sequence
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INPEX produces equity Murban crude oil in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates (UAE)
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Idemitsu procures the Murban crude oil for jet fuel refinement at a self-operated refinery
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INPEX and Idemitsu acquire carbon credits to neutralize 100 percent of the CO₂ generated across the jet fuel supply chain. Idemitsu supplies the carbon-neutralized jet fuel to ANA
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ANA to operate carbon neutral flights
The jet fuel deployed on the carbon neutral flights will be neutralized by the procurement of carbon credits certified by the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA) as offsetting all the CO₂ generated across the jet fuel supply chain. CORSIA was developed by the International Civil Aviation Organization*3 (ICAO). Furthermore, the procedure and completion of the carbon neutralization of the jet fuel are third-party certified by SOCOTEC Certification Japan, which enhances the credibility of the operation.
SOCOTEC certification logo*4
SOCOTEC certification logo*4
SOCOTEC certification logo*4
INPEX, Idemitsu and ANA will continue to study opportunities towards building a carbon neutral society after the G7 Hiroshima Summit.
Based on its long-term strategy and medium-term business plan INPEX Vision @2022 formulated in February 2022, INPEX will proactively engage in energy structure reforms towards the realization of a net zero carbon society by 2050 while aiming to be a leading energy company essential to society by helping create greater prosperity through developing, producing and supplying energy in a sustainable way and responding to the energy demands of Japan and other countries around the world.
出光興産は、2022年11月に発表した「中期経営計画（2023～2025年度） 」において、2050年カーボンニュートラル・循環型社会の実現を目指し、2030年までにカーボンニュートラルソリューションの社会実装に取り組むことを表明しました。今後はカーボンクレジットのみならず、持続可能なジェット燃料（SAF：Sustainable Aviation Fuel）やバイオ混合燃料・水素・アンモニアなどのカーボンニュートラルに資するエネルギーのサプライチェーン構築を進めてまいります。
ANAグループは、2050年度までに航空機の運航におけるCO₂排出量実質ゼロの実現を中長期の環境目標 にて掲げています。運航上の改善・航空機等の技術革新や持続可能な航空燃料SAFの活用等さまざまなアプローチを推進していますが、パリ協定における気温上昇を1.5℃に抑える目標は喫緊の課題として位置づけ、即時的に取り入れられるアプローチ等にも取り組んでいます。今後もステークホルダーの皆さまと連携しながら航空業界の脱炭素化と持続可能性を追求し、カーボンニュートラル社会の実現に貢献してまいります。
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Scopes 1/2/3：
Scope 1 (direct emissions)
Direct atmospheric greenhouse gas emissions from self-owned or operated greenhouse gas sources
Scope 2 (energy-derived indirect emissions)
CO₂ emissions from the production of energy using electricity and heat supplied by others
Scope 3 (other indirect emissions)
Indirect GHG emissions related to business activities in the supply chain other than direct emissions and energy-derived indirect emissions -
Carbon credits:
Mechanism wherein companies issue emissions credits obtained from the reduction of greenhouse gases such as CO₂ through forest conservation, reforestation and the introduction of power-saving infrastructure, and engage in the trade of credits with other companies, etc. -
ICAO:
Specialized agency that establishes international standards and regulations for aviation safety, security, efficiency, scheduled operations, and environmental conservation in the field of aviation. -
SOCOTEC certification logo:
A logo issued by SOCOTEC certifying accreditation by the SOCOTEC Group, a leading player in testing, inspection and certification.
[Contact information]
INPEX: Public Relations Group,
TEL: +81-3-5572-0233
ANA: ANA Corporate Communications,
TEL: +81-3-6735-1111
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contact information
Idemitsu Kosan Co.,Ltd. Public Relations Department, Public Relations Division