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Satellite view of a road dividing seaside on right and green pasture on left.

Bentley Environmental Foundation

Please note: The Bentley Foundation is administered by CAF UK, a registered charity, and CAF America, a US 501(c)3. Currently US taxpayers can make a donation that is tax-deductible on donations made through CAF America, UK taxpayers can claim Gift Aid on donations made through CAF UK. All donations via CAF UK will be split equally amongst our UK-based charities, and all donations via CAF America will be split equally amongst our non-UK-based charities.

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A three-pronged strategy

Overview
Protect and Regenerate Nature
Enable Changemakers
Drive Innovative Solutions Towards Decarbonisation
Working with the impact experts

Overview

At Bentley, we create the ultimate benchmark in performance and luxury for generations to come, seamlessly blending craftsmanship, innovation, and sustainability to deliver ever-evolving experiences. The Bentley Environmental Foundation embodies this same spirit of progress, reflecting our commitment to addressing some of the most pressing global challenges, beyond our own business needs. 

 

We partner with specialist charities/NGOs who not only possess the innovative ideas to deliver long-term solutions, but also have the expertise to assist those making a difference on the ground. When combining these partnerships with our reach and influence within the luxury sector, the exciting potential of The Bentley Environmental Foundation comes to life. All of our partners can be categorised according to three key themes: Protect and Regenerate Nature, Enable Changemakers, Drive Innovative Solutions Towards Decarbonisation.

Protect and Regenerate Nature

Restoring and preserving nature is one of the most powerful ways to address the climate and biodiversity crisis, yet these natural climate solutions remain critically underfunded. That’s why we focus on scaling nature-based solutions that protect critical habitats, enhance biodiversity, and build ecosystem resilience. From forests and wetlands to oceans and peatlands, healthy ecosystems serve as vital carbon sinks and lifelines for countless species. We want to help nature do what it does best: heal and sustain our planet.

Enable Changemakers

Equally important are the individuals and organisations driving system-wide change, the changemakers. They are the visionaries, advocates and entrepreneurs challenging the status quo and reshaping the environmental narrative. We aim to amplify their voices and support their ideas, nurturing a generation equipped to steer us towards a more sustainable future, today and for generations to come. 

Drive Innovative Solutions Towards Decarbonisation

Innovative solutions to the world’s most pressing environmental challenges will be needed to decarbonise today’s complex systems and processes. Through funding visionary entrepreneurs, pioneering research, and the development of cutting-edge solutions that accelerate decarbonisation, the Foundation aims to unlock transformative change and accelerate practical pathways to a sustainable future, for both people and planet.

Working with the impact experts

To uphold the highest standards of transparency and accountability, we partner with the Charities Aid Foundation (CAF), a globally recognised leader in strategic corporate giving. Through assisting in the assessment and verification of prospective projects, and the ongoing reporting of project delivery, CAF ensures that every grant we provide drives meaningful change.

Please note: The Bentley Foundation is administered by CAF UK, a registered charity, and CAF America, a US 501(c)3. Currently US taxpayers can make a donation that is tax-deductible on donations made through CAF America, UK taxpayers can claim Gift Aid on donations made through CAF UK. All donations via CAF UK will be split equally amongst our UK-based charities, and all donations via CAF America will be split equally amongst our non-UK-based charities.

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Our commitment beyond net zero

"At Bentley, we create the ultimate benchmark in performance and luxury for generations to come, blending craftsmanship, innovation and sustainability to deliver ever-evolving experiences. More than a century ago, W.O. Bentley set out to build “a fast car, a good car, the best in its class”. Founded in June 2023, the Foundation embodies this same spirit of ambition and progress, reflecting our commitment to addressing some of the most urgent global challenges, beyond our business needs." Wayne Bruce, Chief Communications and DEI Officer, responsible for the Bentley Environmental Foundation

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Impact report and renewed local commitment

Introducing the first-ever Impact Report from the Bentley Environmental Foundation, which marks a significant milestone on the second anniversary of the award-winning initiative. The report details the Foundation’s growing global footprint, delivered in collaboration with ten strategic partners, all united by a shared vision to address some of the most urgent global challenges. Since its inception, the Foundation has supported 18 projects across 14 countries, benefitting over 636,000 people, and delivering 1,622+ targeted activities. The full report is available below.

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An award winning foundation

Bentley was awarded the top sustainability gong at the Auto Trader New Car Awards 2024, beating competition from both BMW and Volkswagen to secure this year’s sustainability initiative award.  Our project with the River’s Trust in Crewe has also been shortlisted for awards at both the 2025 Business Charity Awards, and 2025 UK Green Business Awards.