Bentley Switches to SAF for Global Customer Car Airfreight
Bentley Motors has announced that it will use Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) for all customer car airfreight movements worldwide. The commitment applies immediately and marks a significant step forward in Bentley’s global logistics decarbonisation strategy. Bentley will switch to SAF when flights are essential. This change will reduce emissions from air transport while maintaining the high levels of service customers expect.
Bentley will continue to use airfreight as a carefully controlled part of its global logistics network. The business will use it only when customers request it or when time-critical needs or market requirements require it. When Bentley must use air transport, it will deliver these movements in the most responsible way possible. Air transport produces far higher emissions than sea freight, so Bentley’s move to certified SAF represents a major step in reducing the environmental impact of these essential movements.
Aimee Kelly, Head of Sustainability at Bentley Motors, commented: “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. SAF can deliver significant, independently verified reductions in lifecycle CO₂e emissions compared with conventional jet fuel, making it a meaningful lever within our wider decarbonisation strategy.
“This initiative forms part of Bentley’s broader programme 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.”
Sustainable Aviation Fuel is an ISCC-certified alternative to conventional jet fuel. Producers make it from renewable or waste-based sources. Airlines can use it in existing aircraft and airport infrastructure without modification. Depending on the raw material and production method, SAF can reduce lifecycle CO₂e emissions by 70-95 per cent compared with conventional jet fuel.
Since introducing SAF into its airfreight operations, Bentley has already transported customer cars using SAF. This approach has delivered substantial well-to-wheel CO₂e reductions compared with standard aviation fuel.
At present, Bentley’s SAF usage covers all customer car airfreight movements. The company has started early exploration to extend SAF across additional logistics routes where it may need to use airfreight. This change marks a major step forward in decarbonising Bentley’s end-to-end supply chain and ensuring its logistics operations support the ambitions of Beyond100+.
The Beyond100+ strategy places sustainability at the core of the brand. It redefines every aspect of the business to lead in sustainable luxury mobility. It secures Bentley’s long-term commitment to low-carbon, responsible luxury, combining care for the environment with supporting people and innovation.
