In 2023, Vistra conducted an environmental assessment and disclosed corporate waste management data in accordance with recognized sustainability reporting standards.The company provided a breakdown of its waste by type (hazardous vs non-hazardous) and treatment method (recovery vs disposal), enabling greater transparency into its waste handling and environmental practices.
| Metric (tonnes) | 2023 |
|---|---|
Total Waste Generated | 123,251a |
Total Waste Recovered | 4,855a |
Total Hazardous Waste Generated | 916a |
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed | 118,313a |
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In 2023, Vistra generated a total of 123,251metric tonnes of waste.a
Of this amount, 3.94% of Vistra's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 96.06% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.a
In 2023, Vistra reported a total waste generation of 123,251 metric tonnes, of which 3.94% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting.This low recovery rate highlights limited waste diversion and suggests that Vistra may be relying more heavily on landfill or incineration, underscoring opportunities for stronger resource recovery initiatives.a
In 2023, Vistra generated a total of 123,251 metric tonnes of waste.a
Of this amount, 0.74% of Vistra's total waste generated of was classified as hazardous waste, characterized by properties such as toxicity, flammability, corrosiveness, or reactivity that may pose risks to human health, ecosystems, or the environment.99.26% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.a
In 2023, Vistra reported that 916 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 0.74% of its overall waste generation.a
The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods.A majority (90.92%) was diverted from disposal through recovery-oriented treatments such as recycling or reuse. This suggests that Vistra has established processes to reduce the environmental burden of its most harmful waste streams.a