Neste's renewable fuels take Coldplay around the world - collaboration helps the band towards 50% reduction in its...

HELSINKI, May 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Coldplay is partnering up with Neste to take steps towards the band's target of reducing CO2 emissions from the Music Of The Spheres World Tourby 50% compared to the band's previous world tour. Neste will provide Coldplay with sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to help reduce emissions from air travels, while the company's renewable diesel will help cut emissions from the band's tour transports and stage power generation.

In 2019, Coldplay pressed pause on their touring until it could be done in a more sustainable way. To achieve its ambition for more sustainable touring, Coldplay has explored e.g. lower-emission alternatives to power aircraft, power generators and road vehicles necessary for a successful world tour. Sustainable aviation fuel and renewable diesel proved the best option for these.

As the leading producer and supplier of sustainable aviation fuel and renewable diesel globally, Neste is uniquely positioned to supply Coldplay with the necessary volume of renewable fuels - produced from 100% renewable raw materials, such as used cooking oil - to reduce emissions from the North American and European legs of the Music Of The Spheres World Tour.

Neste helps Coldplay work towards reducing touring-related carbon emissions with Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel™, which can reduce carbon emissions on flights by up to 80% when compared to conventional jet fuel use. Coldplay will also use Neste MY Renewable Diesel™ for the trucks transporting the band's equipment from one concert location to another during the tour.