Better Health for All

Vistra Energy's operations have a mixed impact on public health. In 2024, 21% of the company's revenue was derived from coal-fueled generation, which is associated with negative health outcomes.

The company also experienced two major fires at its battery storage facility in January and February 2025, resulting in the release of highly toxic chemicals into the environment , with residents reporting symptoms like eye irritation and heavy metals found in local marshlands. Following these incidents, Greenaction demanded better testing and transparency. In 2024, Vistra had 11 instances of non-compliance with water permits and 8 formal enforcement actions. Despite these issues, the company has made significant strides in mitigating environmental health impacts, including a 90% reduction in sulfur dioxide emissions and a 65% reduction in nitrogen oxide emissions since 2010. Vistra also achieved a 50% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 CO2e emissions from a 2010 base year as of the end of 2024.

Fair Money & Economic Opportunity

Vistra Energy Corp. is an integrated retail electricity and power generation company, not a financial institution. As such, it does not offer consumer lending, deposit, or other financial services. Consequently, KPIs related to financial products, such as underserved client share, pricing fairness, exploitative fee exposure, data accessibility, fair lending compliance, wealth-building outcome, debt burden ratio, geographic inclusion, and product simplicity, are not applicable and are scored 0. The KPI for inclusion initiatives, which measures the share of a loan/insurance book, is also not applicable as Vistra does not operate such a book. While Vistra makes commitments and donations to support minority communities and small businesses

, and partners with organizations offering credit counseling , the articles do not provide the specific quantitative data required for 'profit_reinvestment' (percentage of pre-tax profit) or 'financial_literacy_initiatives' (reach and outcomes), leading to their omission.

Fair Pay & Worker Respect

The company's Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) for employees was 0.72 in 2024.

Vistra Energy's CEO to median employee pay ratio was 92:1 in 2024. Approximately 28.3% of employees are covered by collective bargaining agreements. The overall employee turnover rate was 14.6% in 2024. In 2023, a subsidiary, Luminant Generation Company LLC, was fined $19,644 by OSHA for a workplace safety or health violation.

Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing

Vistra ensures a high level of ethical sourcing coverage, with every purchase order linking to its Supplier Code of Conduct, which suppliers agree to abide by (2023 data).

The company prohibits the hiring of individuals under 18 and the use of all forms of forced labor, reporting zero substantiated incidents in the last three years. This is supported by proactive risk assessments, including third-party evaluations of its top 90% of suppliers for adverse media and financial risk (2023 data). Approximately 14.1% of Vistra's procurement budget was directed to small and diverse suppliers in 2023. The company's business model, primarily focused on electricity and natural gas generation and retail, does not involve the procurement or trade of physical commodities typically covered by fair-trade certifications.

Honest & Fair Business

Vistra's board demonstrates strong independence, with 10 out of 11 director nominees being independent, representing 90.9% of the board.

The company maintains a comprehensive anti-corruption policy that applies to all subsidiaries, employees, and third parties, covering global laws like the FCPA and UK Bribery Act. This policy explicitly prohibits facilitation payments, except in cases of immediate health or safety threats, and requires risk-rated due diligence. Regular, targeted training and risk assessments are conducted, and third parties are required to confirm adherence. Vistra reported zero instances of corruption in both 2023 and 2024. The company has a comprehensive whistleblower policy, applicable to all subsidiaries, which allows for confidential and anonymous reporting via an Ethics and Compliance Helpline. This policy prohibits retaliation against employees reporting misconduct in good faith and outlines a formal investigation process with quarterly reports to the Audit Committee. Vistra reported no financial restatements in its 2023 and 2024 reporting periods. In the past three years (2022-2024), Vistra and its subsidiaries incurred approximately $1.48 million in regulatory fines for various violations, including energy market, workplace safety, environmental, utility service, and consumer protection issues.

Kind to Animals

Vistra demonstrates a significant positive impact on wildlife conservation through extensive habitat restoration and species recovery efforts. The company has reclaimed 986,000 acres of land for wildlife habitats, created or enhanced 97,000 acres of wetlands, ponds, and stream channels, and planted over 43 million trees.

Documented species recovery includes protecting five juvenile whooping cranes, reestablishing over 80 Eastern wild turkeys on 10,000 acres, and partnering to reestablish bobwhite quail and other grassland birds across 1,200 acres. Increased bald eagle sightings and annual nesting, along with annual nesting by federally listed interior least terns on reclaimed sites, further illustrate positive outcomes. Vistra also conducts environmental and habitat surveys to minimize adverse impacts on protected species and habitats.

Planet-Friendly Business

Vistra Energy Corp.'s total Scope 1, 2 (market-based), and 3 greenhouse gas emissions were 106,966,326 metric tons of CO2e in 2024.

The company was ranked as the top greenhouse gas emitter in the United States in 2024. In the same year, Vistra assets experienced 11 instances of non-compliance with water quantity and/or quality regulations, leading to 8 formal enforcement actions, though no material fines were associated. Vistra has Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) aligned targets, committing to a 58% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 2028 from a 2018 baseline, and a 42% reduction in Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products by 2028. In 2023, 22.57% of the company's total energy consumed was sourced from renewable energy. Vistra published a Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) aligned Climate Report in Q3 2023. Additionally, 7.9% of the total water withdrawn by Vistra's plants in 2024 was from areas identified as "High Stress" or "Extremely High Stress" water stress zones.

Respect for Cultures & Communities

Vistra directs 74% of its procurement spending to suppliers local to its generation operations.

The company maintains extensive formal partnerships with local community groups, including 120 partner agencies and 40 United Way agencies, to which it donated over $5.4 million and raised over $3.6 million respectively in 2024. Vistra contributed more than $11 million to meaningful causes across its footprint and donated over $5 million to non-profit organizations. In 2024, it pledged $1 million to aid communities impacted by Hurricane Beryl. The company has a $10 million commitment over five years to support minority and underserved communities, with $2 million donated in 2022. Vistra engages with local communities through outreach sessions, facility tours, and emergency training, and strives to provide a fair transition for employees at retiring sites through initiatives like 'Skills First'.

Safe & Smart Tech

Vistra has a formal "Use of Artificial Intelligence Policy"

and demonstrates a commitment to ethical AI integration, including auditing AI models for bias and engaging with regulators for ethical deployments . The company's AI solutions also provide explainability to operators . For user data, Vistra offers options to opt-out of email solicitations and targeted advertising , and users may have rights to request, correct, or delete information depending on their location . Vistra provides annual general and job-specific cybersecurity trainings and employee phishing simulations . Additionally, the company maintains a cybersecurity and incident response program designed to assess, identify, and manage material risks from cybersecurity threats .

Zero Waste & Sustainable Products

Vistra implements numerous waste reduction initiatives, including recycling programs for metal, e-waste, used oil, and office recyclables, with nearly 100% of these streams recycled at plant sites in 2024.

In the same year, over 2.23 million metric tons of coal combustion byproducts were beneficially reused. The company also focuses on waste minimization, supported by site-level monitoring, management procedures, annual employee training, and tracking of waste streams. For hazardous waste, Vistra safely and responsibly manages low-level radioactive waste and spent nuclear fuel in accordance with regulations. Fire debris containing asbestos was safely transported and disposed of, and water from an incident was sampled and determined non-hazardous before disposal. Vistra has a revised Supplier Code of Conduct, a dedicated team for supply chain sustainability, and provides quarterly training, resources, and templates to suppliers to support waste reduction strategies.