Bentley Motors commits to using SAF for customer car-airfreight movements worldwide

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Bentley Motors announced Feb. 19 that it will use sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) for all customer car-airfreight movements worldwide.

The commitment applies immediately and, according to Bentley, represents a significant step forward in its global logistics-decarbonization strategy.

By switching to SAF in cases where flights are essential, Bentley said it is significantly reducing emissions associated with air transport while maintaining the high levels of service expected by its customers.

“Airfreight will always be a carefully controlled part of Bentley’s global logistics network and is used only when customers request, time-critical or market requirements make it necessary,” Bentley stated. “But when it is required, it must be delivered in the most responsible way possible.”

As air transport produces significantly higher emissions than sea transport, Bentley said the move to certified SAF represents a major step in reducing the environmental impact of these essential movements.

“Our transition to using certified sustainable aviation fuel across all customer car-airfreight movements reflects how we are taking measurable, evidence-based steps to reduce emissions in the parts of our logistics network where flights remain necessary,” said Aimee Kelly, the head of sustainability at Bentley Motors. “SAF can deliver significant, independently verified reductions in lifecycle-CO2e emissions compared with conventional jet fuel and this makes it a meaningful lever within our wider decarbonization strategy.”

Kelly continued, saying, “This initiative forms part of Bentley’s broader program to reduce operational and value-chain emissions in line with our long-term net-zero ambition. By integrating SAF into our logistics operations in this transparent and verifiable way, we’re strengthening the foundations needed to deliver our long-term climate goals while supporting our customers and markets with more responsible distribution practices.” 

Since introducing SAF into its airfreight operations, Bentley has already transported customer cars using the low-carbon fuel, achieving substantial well-to-wheel CO2e reductions compared with standard aviation fuel.    

At present, the SAF usage covers all customer-car movements.

Bentley said early exploration is underway to extend SAF across additional logistics routes where airfreight may be required.

“This is a major step forward in decarbonizing Bentley’s end-to-end supply chain and ensuring its logistics operations fully support the ambitions of ‘Beyond100+,’” the high-end automaker stated.

“The ‘Beyond100+’ strategy places sustainability at the core of the brand, redefining every aspect of the business to lead in sustainable luxury mobility,” Bentley added. “It secures Bentley’s long‑term commitment to low‑carbon, responsible luxury, combining care for the environment with supporting people and innovation.”