In pursuit of setting a new sustainability goal in luxury car manufacturing, Bentley Motors have created a new charitable foundation that will support the preservation of the planet.
The Bentley Environmental Foundation represents a long-term financial commitment to raise funds for sustainability initiatives worldwide. The Foundation exemplifies the commitment to sustainability and bold innovation that has always been part of the brand’s ethos, to help solve some of the most important challenges facing humanity today.
The Rivers Trust, in partnership with Mersey Rivers Trust, are working with The Bentley Environmental Foundation to help regenerate the local community around Valley Brook, which is situated close to Bentley’s headquarters in Crewe. This project connects the foundations global impact with local roots by supporting nature recovery and economic regeneration. Initiatives to safeguard and improve the river will include helping to build the environmental skills required to deliver lasting improvements through mentoring and traineeships and engaging locals in habitat creation and conservation work.
“Crewe has been the home of Bentley Motors since 1946, and we are proud of our rich history of supporting its local communities and natural environment. In the spirit of this tradition, we are thrilled to have partnered with the Rivers Trust to safeguard and improve the Valley Brook River in Crewe, building the capacity, capability and environmental skills required to deliver long-term environmental improvements in our local area.”
- Christoph Hohmann
Head of Brand Communications and responsible for the Bentley Environmental Foundation