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Charlotte Lollar

Charlotte Lollar

Director of Sustainable Aviation FuelDelta Airlines

Charlotte is the Director of Sustainable Aviation Fuel and Emissions at Delta Air Lines, where she leads the development and execution of the company’s sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) strategy - one of the most critical levers for decarbonizing aviation and advancing the industry toward net zero. With more than 15 years of experience in renewable energy and clean tech, Charlotte has built and led teams focused on scaling alternative fuels and, before Delta, served asmU.S. Head of Strategy at Neste and executive advisor for clean tech and SAF start-ups. 

Originally from Colombia, Charlotte has held roles in Houston, Mexico City, Helsinki, Geneva, and now Atlanta, where she enjoys bringing a global perspective to her work. Driven by a passion for sustainability and travel, her role at Delta allows her to align both professionally. Outside of work, Charlotte is a devoted doodle mom who enjoys traveling, staying active, and manifesting her own Martha Stweart garden.

Mon May 042:00 PM – 2:40 PMBlack Box Theater

Fueling the Future of Flight: Why SAF, Why Now, Why Massachusetts?

 This panel explores the critical role of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in decarbonizing aviation and why scaling it remains one of the industry’s b… This panel explores the critical role of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in decarbonizing aviation and why scaling it remains one of the industry’s biggest challenges. It will ground the audience in SAF fundamentals, while unpacking the key policy a… This panel explores the critical role of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in decarbonizing aviation and why scaling it remains one of the industry’s biggest challenges. It will ground the audience in SAF fundamentals, while unpacking the key policy and market barriers that must be addressed to accelerate adoption. Panelists will examine the current jet fuel supply chain, emerging SAF production technologies, and the most pressing bottlenecks to s… This panel explores the critical role of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in decarbonizing aviation and why scaling it remains one of the industry’s biggest challenges. It will ground the audience in SAF fundamentals, while unpacking the key policy and market barriers that must be addressed to accelerate adoption. Panelists will examine the current jet fuel supply chain, emerging SAF production technologies, and the most pressing bottlenecks to scale. The discussion will also highlight how Massachusetts can leverage its innovation ecosystem to position itself as a leader in SAF. Attendees will leave with a clear understanding of the near-term opportunities—and the practical steps needed over the next three years to move SAF from momentum to scale.  Show MoreClick the title to see all detailsShow More

PanelSession TypeTrack 3: Climate Technology as a Business OpportunitySession Track
Charlotte Lollar
Branko Zugic
Florian Allroggen
Flavio Leo
Charlotte Lollar
Charlotte LollarDirector of Sustainable Aviation Fuel, Delta Airlines
Branko Zugic
Branko ZugicCo-Founder & CTO, Lydian Labs
Florian Allroggen
Florian AllroggenPrincipal Research Scientist, MIT AeroAstro
Flavio Leo
Flavio LeoDirector Aviation Planning and Strategy, Massachusetts Port Authority
Charlotte Lollar
Charlotte LollarDirector of Sustainable Aviation Fuel, Delta Airlines
Branko Zugic
Branko ZugicCo-Founder & CTO, Lydian Labs
Florian Allroggen
Florian AllroggenPrincipal Research Scientist, MIT AeroAstro
Flavio Leo
Flavio LeoDirector Aviation Planning and Strategy, Massachusetts Port Authority
Capacity Unlimited:No
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