In 2024, Vistra 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).
Vistra has also provided a category-level breakdown for 5 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Scope 1 | 86,194,601a | 86,326,790a | 94,785,101a | |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Market-Based | 165,268a | 216,477a | N/A | |
Location-Based | 214,558a | 245,785a | 220,138a | |
Total Scope 3 | 20,725,771a | 1,913,589b | 2,396,497b | |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 5,004.3312a | 5,841.1794a | 6,904.5091a |
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In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Vistra amounted to 86,409,159 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 Vistra decreased by 0.19%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Vistra were 86,194,601 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Since 2019, Vistra's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 18.32%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2023), Vistra's Scope 1 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Vistra's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its operational footprint.a
In 2024, Vistra reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 165,268 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 214,558 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
Since 2019, Vistra's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have decreased by 13.86%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2023), Vistra's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) fell by 12.71% in 2024, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption.a
In 2024, Vistra reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
In 2024, Vistra reported 20,725,771 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 Vistra includes a breakdown across 5 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 4 in 2023, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chaina
In 2024, Vistra reported total Scope 3 emissions of 20,725,771 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 90.99% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 9.01% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Vistra's Scope 3 emissions increased by 983.08%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.ab
In 2024, Vistra reported emissions for 5 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
In 2024, the largest contributors to Vistra's Scope 3 emissions were:a
In 2024, Vistra reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 86,194,601 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 17,224 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 5,004.33 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
In 2024, Vistra reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 5,004.33 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 774.37, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
In 2024, Vistra ranked 22 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
This places Vistra among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector.a
In 2024, Vistra reported a total carbon footprint of 107,134,930 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 21.08% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.ab
The largest contributor to Vistra's total carbon footprint was Scope 1 emissions, accounting for 80.45% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 3 emissions at 19.35%.a