Bentley Motors Sustainability Profile
Bentley Motors Limited, a prestigious British luxury automobile manufacturer, is headquartered in Crewe, GB. Founded in 1919, Bentley has established itself as a leader in the luxury automotive industry, renowned for its exquisite craftsmanship and performance. The company primarily operates in Europe, North America, and Asia, producing high-end vehicles that blend cutting-edge technology with timeless design. Bentley's core offerings include the Continental GT, Bentayga, and Flying Spur, each distinguished by their bespoke features and unparalleled attention to detail. The brand's commitment to luxury and performance has earned it a prominent position in the market, with notable achievements such as multiple wins at the prestigious 24 Hours of Le Mans. Bentley Motors continues to set the standard for luxury motoring, appealing to discerning customers worldwide.
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Bentley Motors's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Bentley Motors reported total carbon emissions of approximately 9,261,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2 combined, reflecting a 6% reduction from 2023's total of about 9,902,000 kg CO2e. The breakdown of emissions includes 2,051,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 5,938,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3, specifically related to business travel. The company has not disclosed Scope 2 emissions separately. Bentley Motors is committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2035, aligning with the 1.5°C pathway as part of its Beyond100+ strategy. This long-term commitment includes ambitious decarbonisation goals for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, with a roadmap of measures to support these targets. The emissions data is cascaded from its parent company, Volkswagen AG, which influences Bentley's sustainability initiatives and targets. Bentley's recent efforts have focused on energy efficiency improvements and operational enhancements to reduce on-site fuel consumption, contributing to their overall emissions reduction strategy.
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| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 1,540,660 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 710,450 | 000,000 | - | - | - |
| Scope 3 | - | - | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
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Bentley Motors's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Bentley Motors's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 9% last year and increased by approximately 192% since 2022, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Their carbon footprint includes supplier sustainability and value chain emissions data across Scope 3 categories, with "Business Travel" representing nearly all of their reported Scope 3 footprint.
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Bentley Motors's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Bentley Motors has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
