Brad Hood , Director of Indirect Purchasing at Rivian , on the benefits of a ‘ blank canvas ’ and how the EV manufacturer implements sustainable procurement
RIVIAN AUTOMOTIVE
Brad Hood , Director of Indirect Purchasing at Rivian , on the benefits of a ‘ blank canvas ’ and how the EV manufacturer implements sustainable procurement
A nyone harbouring a passion for adventure and sustainability will no doubt have heard of the company leading the market for electrified pickup trucks .
Not only does Rivian boast sustainability credentials across its entire business , it ’ s also a business built with the planet at the forefront of all its activities . Yet , while there are many exciting aspects to highlight , the critical element of Rivian ’ s story is the “ design and development of categorydefining electric vehicles ”, in the words of the company ’ s Director of Indirect Purchasing , Brad Hood .
We often see the company through the consumer lens . Thousands evangelise the clean , robust , unique style of the Rivian R1T and R1S — its pioneering EVs , the pinnacle of the environmentally and socially responsible business .
Founded in 2009 , the Rivian story began with a vision for sustainable mobility . As an automotive enthusiast himself , the company ’ s founder , RJ Scaringe , saw that the two things he lived for — cars and nature — were not compatible in the long-term . This conclusion formed the very basis of the company , which holds an integral place in the electrification of automotive .
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