Patrick Edmond | Chief Commercial Officer
Future Energy Global
Patrick Edmond is Chief Commercial Officer at Future Energy Global, which is working to build a SAF ecosystem by aggregating demand for SAF and SAF credits from aircraft operators and corporates, securing offtakes from suppliers, and bringing external investment into the SAF space to accelerate production ramp-up. Patrick holds an MS in Computer Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University, an MSc in Air Transport Management from Cranfield University, and an MBA from Purdue University. Before joining Future Energy Global, Patrick led the commercial and strategy functions for a number of airlines and airports, founded the aviation strategy and sustainability consultancy Altair Advisory, and served as advisor to a number of startups in the fields of travel technology and electric aviation. He is based in Ireland.
Appearances:
World Aviation Festival Day 2 @ 12:20
Fireside chat: Starting now - How can the aviation industry take actionable, financially viable steps toward net zero?
World Aviation Festival Day 2 @ 12:50
Panel: Scaling SAF and practical decarbonization strategies for net zero
· Are current timelines and strategies realistic or do we need urgent course correction to stay on track for net zero?
· What does the green transition to SAF truly cost, and how can we scale quickly while keeping solutions financially viable?
· Beyond SAF - Exploring complementary solutions like carbon removal, contrail mitigation and fleet renewal to accelerate decarbonisation?
· Navigating the current political landscape – how regulation, governments, and funding are shaping the pace and cost of net zero?
· Assessing the impact and effectiveness of UK and EU SAF mandates – are these policies helping drive market momentum?
World Aviation Festival Day 2 @ 15:00
Panel: Navigating the Greenlash: how are policy and regulation changes affecting the industry?
· Reviewing EU ETS, UK ETS, and global sustainability regulations – what’s changing, and how will it impact airlines?
· Understanding CORSIA’s role in international aviation emissions – how does it complement or conflict with regional schemes?
· Is the “reporting burden” stalling real progress, or does it create accountability?
· Can airlines pass on sustainability costs to passengers while maintaining customer loyalty?
· The push for credible carbon standards – how can the industry eliminate greenwashing and build trust?
World Aviation Festival Day 3 @ 11:15
Fireside Chat: The business of negative emissions: can airlines monetise carbon removal?
World Aviation Festival Day 3 @ 11:30
Fireside Chat: Finance Meets Sustainability – Aligning Strategy, Innovation and Long-Term Value
World Aviation Festival Day 3 @ 11:45
Panel: Beyond offsets – How are we embedding carbon removal into our long-term sustainability strategy?
· How are we integrating direct air capture and carbon removal into our sustainability roadmaps?
· Storage (DACCS) vs Utilisation (DACCU) - is converting CO₂ into fuels more viable than sequestration?
· What frameworks are being used to evaluate and contract for durable carbon removal?
· How do carbon removal strategies interact with regulatory reporting and voluntary targets?
· Is carbon removal a reputational tool, a compliance measure, or a genuine climate solution – and who defines the standards?
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