ICAO Launches Finvest Hub to Boost Aviation Sustainability Investments Worldwide
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has formalised its commitment to establishing a global investment platform that will connect aviation sustainability projects with investors.
This development, a significant step towards advancing aviation decarbonisation, was sealed through a Letter of Intent signed at ICAO’s Global Implementation Support Symposium, with the participation of ICAO Secretary General Juan Carlos Salazar and representatives from Airbus, Boeing, the International Power-to-X Hub, and GenZero.
The initiative, named the ICAO Finvest Hub, is designed to create dedicated funding pathways for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production facilities, clean energy infrastructure, and other aviation decarbonisation efforts.
By fostering direct collaboration between aviation sustainability projects and investors, the platform aims to accelerate the sector’s transition to cleaner energy sources.
ICAO Council President Salvatore Sciacchitano underscored the importance of global cooperation in addressing aviation’s environmental challenges.
“The success of aviation’s environmental transition depends on strong partnerships and accessible funding, particularly for developing States,” Sciacchitano stated.
“The establishment of the Finvest Hub exemplifies the power of international cooperation in addressing our shared environmental responsibilities. Through this platform, we are acting on our commitment to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, while implementing the Global Framework for Sustainable Aviation Fuels adopted in Dubai,” he added.
ICAO Secretary General Juan Carlos Salazar highlighted the platform’s role in bridging financial and technical gaps for sustainable aviation.
“The Finvest Hub introduces access to new financial mechanisms specifically designed for aviation sustainability projects,” he remarked. “By connecting technical expertise with innovative financing solutions, we’re creating practical pathways to increase production of sustainable aviation fuels and other cleaner energy sources. These projects will serve as engines of economic growth while advancing environmental protection across our Member States.”
The newly established Finvest Hub will:
Connect aviation decarbonisation projects with potential public and private investors.
Create structured pathways for the funding of projects that contribute to reducing the carbon footprint of international aviation.
Prioritise support for developing countries and States facing financial barriers to implementing sustainable aviation projects.
Collaborate with governments, financial institutions, and private sector stakeholders to accelerate funding access for aviation sustainability initiatives.
A major focus of the Finvest Hub will be the promotion of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF), lower-carbon aviation fuels (LCAF), and cleaner energy solutions.
These innovations are projected to play a critical role in achieving the long-term aspirational goal of net-zero carbon emissions for international civil aviation by 2050.
With this initiative, ICAO reaffirms its leadership in driving aviation’s green transition by ensuring financial and technical resources are mobilised effectively to support sustainability efforts across the globe.
