Bentley Motors has taken a significant step in its journey towards sustainability by becoming the first automotive member of Leather Naturally.
Leather Naturally is an international NGO that champions the use of certified, responsibly sourced leather. This partnership reinforces Bentley’s commitment to its Beyond100 strategy.
Leather Naturally is dedicated to promoting the use of leather which is a natural by-product of a responsible circular economy, turning what might have been waste into a durable, luxurious material.
This move follows Bentley’s earlier milestone in 2021 when the brand became the first automotive member of the Leather Working Group. This was a key initiative in promoting responsible business practices and ensuring environmental compliance within the leather industry.
Building on this, Bentley introduced its first sustainable leather option, crafted using a tanning process that repurposes olive mill wastewater, a by-product of the olive oil industry. This innovative process is free from harmful heavy metals, minerals, and aldehydes.
Marc Stang, Bentley’s Technical Expert in Leather and Colour Development, expressed the brand’s long-standing connection to leather: “Leather is a timeless, luxury material that has always epitomised the elegance, durability, and quality of a hand-crafted Bentley interior. It has a rich history in our cars and has always stood the test of time.”
“The application of the latest sustainable leathers allows an even wider variety of choice for our customers and further supports our industry-leading Beyond100 strategy.” he adds.
Debbie Burton, Chair of Leather Naturally, also shared her enthusiasm for the partnership: “Leather Naturally is delighted to welcome Bentley as a member. As a brand synonymous with both luxury and leather, this partnership underlines its commitment to furthering sustainability and ongoing improvement through its Beyond100 vision.”
Leather Naturally’s global membership spans various industries, focusing on leathers made from hides that are by-products of the food industry.
Through educational and promotional efforts, the NGO supports a circular economy, ensuring that these materials are transformed into something of lasting value rather than discarded as waste.
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