Bentley Motors Adopts 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel for Global Car Airfreight

Brickinfo News Agency – Bentley Motors has announced a major shift in its global logistics strategy by committing to use 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) for all customer vehicle airfreight movements worldwide. Effective immediately, this initiative aims to significantly lower lifecycle carbon emissions for essential air transport, aligning with the luxury automaker’s broader Beyond100+ strategy to achieve long-term Net Zero goals.

While airfreight remains a strictly controlled segment of the company’s network—utilized only for time-critical deliveries, specific market requirements, or at direct customer request—it generates substantially higher emissions than sea transport. By transitioning to certified SAF, the British manufacturer aims to mitigate the environmental impact of these necessary flights without compromising its standard of customer service.

“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, Head of Sustainability at Bentley Motors. “SAF can deliver significant, independently verified reductions in life cycle CO₂e emissions compared with conventional jet fuel and this makes it a meaningful lever within our wider decarbonisation strategy.”

Kelly further emphasized that the initiative integrates SAF into logistics operations in a transparent and verifiable manner. This approach is intended to strengthen the foundations required to deliver the company’s long-term climate targets while offering more responsible distribution practices to its global markets.

The ISCC-certified SAF used by the company is produced from renewable or waste-based sources and can be integrated into existing aircraft and airport infrastructure without requiring modifications. Depending on the raw materials and specific production methods, SAF has the potential to reduce lifecycle CO₂e emissions by 70% to 95% compared to conventional jet fuel.

The automaker has already commenced transporting customer cars utilizing SAF, recording substantial well-to-wheel CO₂e reductions. Currently applied to all customer vehicle movements, early assessments are underway to potentially extend SAF usage to other logistics routes requiring air transport, further driving the decarbonization of the brand’s end-to-end supply chain.