Bentley will use Sustainable Aviation Fuel for all customer vehicle airfreight worldwide, effective immediately.
SAF can reduce lifecycle CO₂e emissions by up to 70–95 percent compared with conventional jet fuel.
Move supports Bentley’s Beyond100+ strategy and long term Net zero value chain decarbonisation.
Crewe Moves to Decarbonise Luxury Logistics
Bentley Motors will use Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) for all customer car airfreight movements worldwide, a shift that takes effect immediately and targets one of the most emissions-intensive elements of luxury vehicle distribution.
The decision forms part of the automaker’s global logistics decarbonisation strategy, aimed at reducing transport emissions while maintaining delivery timelines for time-critical or customer-requested shipments. Airfreight remains a limited but essential component of Bentley’s logistics network. By replacing conventional jet fuel with SAF for these movements, the company aims to cut lifecycle emissions without altering aircraft or airport infrastructure.
Air transport generates significantly higher emissions than sea freight. Bentley’s transition to certified SAF therefore addresses a high-impact emissions source within its value chain.
SAF as a Practical Decarbonisation Lever
Sustainable Aviation Fuel is an ISCC-certified alternative produced from renewable or waste-based feedstocks. It can be used within existing aviation systems and, depending on feedstock and production pathways, can deliver lifecycle CO₂e reductions of between 70 and 95 percent compared with fossil jet fuel.
Since introducing SAF into airfreight operations, Bentley has already transported customer vehicles using the fuel, achieving substantial well-to-wheel emissions reductions relative to conventional aviation fuel.
The current commitment covers all customer car airfreight. Early exploration is underway to extend SAF use to additional logistics routes where air transport may be required.
Evidence Based Emissions Reductions
Aimee Kelly, Head of Sustainability at Bentley Motors, said:
“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 life cycle CO₂e emissions compared with conventional jet fuel and this makes 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.”
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Aligning Luxury Mobility with Climate Goals
The SAF commitment strengthens Bentley’s Beyond100+ strategy, which places sustainability at the centre of its transformation into a low-carbon luxury mobility brand. The programme targets emissions reductions across operations, supply chains, and product lifecycles while maintaining the brand’s positioning in high-end mobility.
For automakers, logistics emissions are receiving increased scrutiny from regulators, investors, and ESG rating agencies. Scope 3 transport emissions represent a material risk factor, particularly for premium brands whose customers often require expedited global delivery.
The use of SAF provides a verifiable pathway to emissions reductions in aviation logistics, an area where electrification remains limited and long term decarbonisation solutions are still evolving.
What Executives and Investors Should Watch
Bentley’s move reflects a broader trend among multinational manufacturers seeking near-term emissions reductions in hard-to-abate logistics segments. SAF adoption offers measurable climate benefits without operational disruption, making it attractive for companies under pressure to demonstrate progress against Net zero commitments.
As SAF production scales and regulatory incentives expand across Europe, North America, and Asia, demand from corporate logistics users is expected to rise. Companies that integrate verified low-carbon fuels into supply chains can strengthen climate disclosures, mitigate transition risk, and meet stakeholder expectations for credible decarbonisation strategies.
Bentley’s decision highlights how even niche logistics streams can deliver outsized climate gains when targeted strategically. In the race to decarbonise value chains, aviation fuel choices are emerging as a critical lever for global manufacturers seeking to align operational performance with climate accountability.
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