Bentley Motors in Crewe has achieved carbon neutral certification for its factory headquarters in South Cheshire.
The firm says it is an important step on its journey to become the world’s most sustainable luxury car maker.
The certification was awarded by the Carbon Trust, and confirms the company meets the internationally recognised PAS 2060 standard for carbon neutrality.
It reflects measures taken by Bentley to reduce carbon emitted in its operations, including the use of renewable electricity.
100% of Bentley’s electricity is generated by on-site solar panels or purchased as certified green electricity.
All emissions that cannot be eliminated are compensated with high quality offsets.
Earlier this year, the UK’s largest solar car port, comprising 10,000 solar panels, was installed at Bentley’s factory site in Crewe.
The installation covers 1,378 car parking spaces, adding to the 20,815 roof top panels already fitted.
It took the total on-site solar panel energy capacity to 7.7MW, enough to cover more than 1,750 homes.
The achievement reflects almost two decades’ work to make the Crewe site as energy and carbon efficient as possible.
Bentley is now accelerating its push towards electrification with the introduction of the first fully electric Bentley by 2025.
Adrian Hallmark, Chairman and Chief Executive Office of Bentley Motors, said: “While 2019 has marked Bentley’s centenary, our focus is now on preparing the business for the next 100 years.
“We want to lead the way in the delivery of sustainable luxury mobility – by providing our customers with products and services that reflect their own values.
“We are very conscious of our responsibility to consider the environmental, social and economic impact of our organisation, and today’s news is just the latest stage in this journey.”
John Newton, Head of Certification at the Carbon Trust, said: “The Carbon Trust is pleased to certify Bentley’s factory headquarters to PAS 2060, demonstrating its carbon neutrality.
“The initiatives that Bentley has undertaken to achieve this certification demonstrate the company’s commitment to becoming more sustainable.”
