Bentley Motors Celebrates A Century With Planting Of 100 Trees

Bentley is a century old and the British luxury car manufacturer Bentley celebrated its centenary by planting 100 trees as part of a “sustainability” drive.

The project has been completed during the winter tree-planting season in time for National Tree Week, which recognises the importance of planting more trees to tackle climate change and protect biodiversity.

The trees planted around the site in Crewe include ten oak trees which have been planted outside office buildings and 15 cherry trees which line the approach to the company’s main entrance on Pyms Lane. A further 70 trees which include maple, beech, walnut, lime and elm saplings, have been planted along the boundaries of the Legends social facility. Additionally, 10 fruit trees have been relocated from an area marked for development to create a new orchard outside the CW1 visitor reception area.

According to Peter Bosch, a member of the Bentley board for manufacturing, “the trees would be a reflection of Bentley’s interiors, as well as a source of enjoyment for staff and people near the Crewe site.”

Trees play a vital role in tackling climate change because they help to improve air quality, absorb CO2 and increase oxygen. They are also important for our local biodiversity and wildlife and they make our local area a nicer place to live and work too. We’ve chosen the locations carefully to ensure they enhance the green spaces on our site and can be enjoyed by both our colleagues and the local community

“As Bentley continues to focus on becoming the most sustainable luxury automotive manufacturer, this is a great practical initiative to invest in the long-term sustainability of our site and a fitting way to acknowledge the end of our centenary year.

On July 10, 2019, marked Bentley’s 100th year – an extraordinary milestone achieved by only a few companies. A year-long series of special activities have been taking place, with celebrations at major events around the world to showcase Bentley’s motoring evolution over the last 100 years and highlight its global success today and the exciting future of innovation ahead.