Rivian Automotive Inc
Rivian Automotive's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Rivian Automotive completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
Rivian Automotive has also provided a category-level breakdown for 10 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into Rivian Automotive's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Rivian Automotive amounted to 166,751 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2). a
Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Rivian Automotive decreased by 7.41%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a b
Rivian Automotive's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Rivian Automotive's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Rivian Automotive were 32,082 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Rivian Automotive reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2022, Rivian Automotive's Scope 1 emissions have remained relatively, stable, indicating that Rivian Automotive's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its operational footprint. a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Rivian Automotive's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 19.31%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a b
What are Rivian Automotive's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Rivian Automotive reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 143,672 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 134,669 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has Rivian Automotive reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2022, Rivian Automotive's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Location-Based) have increased by 34.23%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Rivian Automotive's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Rivian Automotive 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a b
What methodology does Rivian Automotive use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Rivian Automotive reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
Rivian Automotive's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Rivian Automotive's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Rivian Automotive reported 4,141,517 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain. a
The 2024 disclosure of Rivian Automotive includes a breakdown across 10 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year. a
Rivian Automotive's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Rivian Automotive's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Rivian Automotive reported total Scope 3 emissions of 4,141,517 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 48.84% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 51.16% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Has Rivian Automotive reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2022, Rivian Automotive's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 101.8%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Rivian Automotive's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Rivian Automotive 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a b
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Rivian Automotive disclose?
In 2024, Rivian Automotive reported emissions for 10 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a
This reflects a high level of granularity and transparency in the company's emissions reporting.
What are the main sources of Rivian Automotive's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Rivian Automotive's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 2,108,889 tCO₂e (50.92%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 1,589,148 tCO₂e (38.37%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 218,005 tCO₂e (5.26%)
Rivian Automotive's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Rivian Automotive’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Rivian Automotive reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 32,082 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 4,970 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 6.46 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Rivian Automotive's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Rivian Automotive's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Rivian Automotive reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 6.46 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 5.41 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Rivian Automotive rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Rivian Automotive ranked 15 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
Rivian Automotive is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a
Insights into Rivian Automotive's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Rivian Automotive reported a total carbon footprint of 4,308,268 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 3.05% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a b
The largest contributor to Rivian Automotive's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 96.13% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 3.13%. a