Rivian Automotive Inc
Rivian Automotive's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, 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.
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Location-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Insights into Rivian Automotive's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Rivian Automotive amounted to 180,098 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).
Compared to 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Rivian Automotive increased by 35.88%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.
Rivian Automotive's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Rivian Automotive's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Rivian Automotive were 39,760 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Compared to the previous year (2022), Rivian Automotive's Scope 1 emissions increased by 23.4%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.
What are Rivian Automotive's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Rivian Automotive reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 136,658 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method, and 140,338 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.
Has Rivian Automotive reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2022), Rivian Automotive's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) rose by 39.88% in 2023, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energy
What methodology does Rivian Automotive use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Rivian Automotive reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.
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 2023, Rivian Automotive reported 4,263,544 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.
The 2023 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 2022, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.
Rivian Automotive's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Rivian Automotive's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Rivian Automotive reported total Scope 3 emissions of 4,263,544 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Approximately 51.64% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 48.36% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Rivian Automotive's Scope 3 emissions increased by 107.75%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Rivian Automotive disclose?
In 2023, Rivian Automotive reported emissions for 10 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.
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 2023, the largest contributors to Rivian Automotive's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 2,056,691 tCOâ‚‚e (48.24%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 1,839,152 tCOâ‚‚e (43.14%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 138,274 tCOâ‚‚e (3.24%)
Rivian Automotive's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Rivian Automotive's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Rivian Automotive reported a total carbon footprint of 4,443,642 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 103.39% increase compared to 2022, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.
The largest contributor to Rivian Automotive's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 95.95% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 3.16%.