This highly anticipated Fireside Chat brought together Rivian founder and CEO, RJ Scaringe, and Wes Carter, president of Atlantic Packaging and founder of A New Earth Project. The discussion centered on innovation in sustainability, electric mobility, and how businesses can lead the charge in addressing the global environmental crisis. Scaringe, a visionary in the electric vehicle industry, and Carter, a champion for sustainable packaging, explored the intersection of technology and nature, and how both can create lasting positive change.
This unique conversation provided insights into Rivian’s journey, with Scaringe sharing his approach to creating vehicles designed for a sustainable future, while also scaling the production of electric trucks and SUVs. Wes Carter highlighted the role that industries like packaging can play in reducing waste and promoting environmental stewardship. Together, they reflected on their personal and professional experiences driving change in their respective fields.
This Fireside Chat inspired and challenged the audience to think critically about the future of our planet and the role of innovative companies in that journey. Attendees gained a deeper understanding of how leadership, driven by passion and purpose, can create meaningful impact across industries and help forge a path toward sustainability.
Watch the full Coast Summit '24 lineup here: https://anewearthproject.com/pages/coast-summit