Vistra Corp
Vistra's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, 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 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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 Vistra's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Vistra amounted to 86,572,575 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 Vistra decreased by 8.88%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.
Vistra's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Vistra's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Vistra were 86,326,790 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has Vistra reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Vistra's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 27.24%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Vistra's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 8.92%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.
What are Vistra's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Vistra reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 216,477 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method and 245,785 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.
Has Vistra reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Vistra's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Vistra 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Vistra's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) rose by 11.65% in 2023, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energy
What methodology does Vistra use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Vistra reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.
Vistra's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Vistra's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Vistra reported 1,913,589 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 Vistra includes a breakdown across 4 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.
Vistra's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Vistra's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Vistra reported total Scope 3 emissions of 1,913,589 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Approximately 3.08% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 96.92% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Vistra's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 20.15%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Vistra disclose?
In 2023, Vistra reported emissions for 4 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.
The limited disclosure restricts visibility into specific emission sources across the company's value chain.
What are the main sources of Vistra's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Vistra's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 1,854,571 tCOâ‚‚e (96.92%)
- Employee Commuting (Cat. 7): 43,743 tCOâ‚‚e (2.29%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 14,475 tCOâ‚‚e (0.76%)
Vistra's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Vistra's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Vistra reported a total carbon footprint of 88,486,164 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 9.15% decrease compared to 2022, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.
The largest contributor to Vistra's total carbon footprint was Scope 1 emissions, accounting for 97.56% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 3 emissions at 2.16%.