Back to DashboardCompliance costs est. $2.8B industry-wideEst. $8-12B annual revenueUnified carbon market est. $50B annuallyEst. compliance cost $1.2B/yr industry-wide30-50% ITC for clean electricityIndustry compliance est. $4.2B by 2030
Alaska Airlines
AviationSustainable Aviation FuelCarbon Offsets
26 provisions tracked
9 positive
6 negative
3 conflict
NegativeSec. SEC-2024-0021 · SEC Climate Risk Disclosure
SEC Climate Disclosure Rule — Final Implementation
Aviation emissions disclosure could spotlight airline industry as high-emitter, creating investor pressure
ACTION: Ensure SAF commitments and fleet modernization are prominently featured in climate filings
NegativeSec. HR-2847 · Trade & Carbon Border Adjustment
Foreign Pollution Fee Act — U.S. Carbon Border Adjustment
Imported SAF feedstocks could face additional fees, increasing sustainable aviation fuel costs
ACTION: Seek SAF feedstock exemption in committee markup — coordinate with aviation caucus
NegativeSec. S-1847 · Carbon Markets & Pricing
California Cap-and-Trade Federal Linkage Authorization
Aviation inclusion in carbon market increases compliance costs beyond existing voluntary offset purchases
ACTION: Negotiate aviation-specific transition timeline and SAF offset recognition provisions
NegativeSec. HR-3891 · Congressional ESG Disclosure
Corporate Climate Accountability Act
Scope 3 mandate would require reporting passenger travel emissions and full supply chain — data collection challenges
IndirectSec. 26 USC §48E · IRA Clean Energy Tax Credits
IRA Section 48E — Clean Electricity Investment Tax Credit
Clean electricity for e-SAF production facilities could leverage 48E, reducing power-to-liquid pathway costs
PositiveSec. FAA-2026-0067 · FAA Aviation Sustainability
FAA Sustainable Aviation Fuel Blending Standards
Alaska Airlines already ahead of curve with 10% SAF target — mandatory blending rewards early movers and creates level playing field
ACTION: Submit supportive comment emphasizing West Coast SAF infrastructure investments