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Rivian

Rivian Automotive, commonly known as Rivian, is an innovative electric vehicle manufacturer headquartered in the United States. Founded in 2009, the company has rapidly established itself in the automotive industry, focusing on electric trucks and SUVs. With major operational regions across North America, Rivian aims to revolutionise the outdoor adventure experience through its unique offerings. The company’s flagship products, the R1T electric pickup truck and the R1S electric SUV, stand out for their impressive range, advanced technology, and rugged design tailored for off-road capabilities. Rivian has garnered significant attention for its commitment to sustainability and has achieved notable milestones, including a successful IPO in 2021. As a key player in the electric vehicle market, Rivian continues to push the boundaries of innovation and environmental responsibility.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Rivian's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

47

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Computer Manufacturing industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

25

Industry Benchmark

Rivian's score of 47 is higher than 73% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Rivian's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, Rivian reported significant carbon emissions, totalling approximately 2,052,293,000 kg CO2e across all scopes. This included about 32,220,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, approximately 98,086,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and a substantial 2,052,293,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, which encompasses the majority of their carbon footprint. Rivian has made a commitment to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2040, as part of the Climate Pledge, which covers all scopes of emissions (1, 2, and 3). They are actively working to eliminate carbon from their operations' electricity supply, with specific targets set for Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions from 2023 to 2030. This initiative aims to provide a blueprint for other companies, states, and nations to follow in their sustainability efforts. Rivian's approach to reducing emissions includes a focus on the carbon footprint of battery cell materials and supply chain logistics, which are critical components of their overall emissions strategy. The company is integrating sustainability into its operations as a foundational step towards achieving its long-term climate goals.

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2022
Scope 1
32,220,000
Scope 2
98,086,000
Scope 3
2,052,293,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Rivian's primary industry is Office machinery and computers (30), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Rivian is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Rivian is participating in some of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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