The SI-MBA Podcast
The SI-MBA Podcast, aims to inspire future change-makers by featuring conversations with practitioners in fields like electric vehicles, human rights, and social enterprise. The episodes are hosted by Sustainable Innovation MBA students, a diverse cohort of students who share a passion for using business as a force for good, focusing on climate advocacy, social justice, and sustainable practices, and feature conversations with thought leaders transforming these sectors and industries.
The SI-MBA Podcast
Electrifying the Future: Rivian's Sustainability Mission with Grant Garrison
In this interview from April 2023, SI-MBA'23 students Nick Matys and Peter Dresch, sat down for a chat with Grant Garrison, Director of Sustainability at Rivian. With Nick and Peter he discusses the company's mission to accelerate electric vehicle (EV) adoption and decarbonize transportation. Rivian produces electric pickup trucks, SUVs, and delivery vans, with a focus on making EVs both environmentally friendly and high-performing. Garrison highlights the importance of charging infrastructure, reducing adoption barriers, and creating a range of electric vehicles for different trip needs. The company aims to scale production, develop sustainability goals, and release its first sustainability report, emphasizing their commitment to showing that EVs can be both greener and better than traditional vehicles.