out capital that could be used to support the multitude of society’s priorities. No one critical societal priority should be emphasized over another, especially through governmental subsidies that pick winners and losers. Competitive economics should be allowed to prevail.”195 Statements on Human Rights As of 09 September 2019, Vistra Energy Corp. has not published statements referring to human rights in its website or the reports quoted above. Marathon Petroleum Corporation Statements on Climate Change “We believe it is likely that the scientific and political attention to issues concerning the extent and causes of climate change will continue, with the potential for further regulations that could affect our operations . . . We estimate and publicly report greenhouse gas emissions from our operations and products. Additionally, we continuously strive to improve operational and energy efficiencies through resource and energy conservation where practicable.”196 “Climate change and greenhouse gas emission regulation could affect our operations, energy consumption patterns and regulatory obligations, any of which could affect our results of operations and financial condition. Currently, multiple legislative and regulatory measures to address greenhouse gas (including carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxides) and other emissions are in various phases of consideration, promulgation or implementation. These include actions to develop international, federal, regional or statewide programs, which could require reductions in our greenhouse gas or other emissions, establish a carbon tax and decrease the demand for our refined products. Requiring reductions in these emissions could result in increased costs to (i) operate and maintain our facilities, (ii) install new emission controls at our facilities and (iii) administer and manage any emissions programs, including acquiring emission credits or allotments.”197 “We could also face increased climate-related litigation with respect to our operations or products. Governmental and other entities in California, New York, Maryland and Rhode Island have filed lawsuits against coal, gas, oil and petroleum companies, including the Company. The lawsuits allege damages as a result of climate change and the plaintiffs are seeking unspecified damages and abatement under various tort theories. Similar lawsuits may be filed in other jurisdictions. There remains a high degree of uncertainty regarding the ultimate outcome of these Vistra Energy Corp. (2018), Annual Sustainability Report, p. 3, available at https://www.vistraenergy.com/wpcontent/uploads/2019/04/2018-Sustainability-Report.pdf (last accessed on 12 September 2019). 196 Marathon Petroleum Corp. (2018), Annual Report, pp. 16–17, available at http://ir.marathonpetroleum.com/Cache/397138125.PDF?O=PDF&T=&Y=&D=&FID=397138125&iid=4136924 (last accessed on 12 September 2019). 197 Id., p. 39. 195 Annex D: Corporate Statements on Climate Change and Human Rights | 50