Avista Posts Updated Corporate Responsibility Report

Rhea-AI Summary

Avista (NYSE: AVA) published its updated Corporate Responsibility report on December 23, 2025 and posted expanded sustainability disclosures at avistacorp.com.

The report outlines commitments across environment, people, customers and communities, and ethical governance, and highlights aspirational clean energy goals, workplace culture, customer experience, and community involvement. New reporting aligns with TCFD, SASB, EEI, and AGA frameworks and includes links to related ESG disclosures and metrics.

Market Reality Check

$38.41 Last Close

Volume Volume 796,329 is 11% below the 20-day average of 889,896. normal

Technical Price $38.32 is trading slightly below the 200-day MA at $38.65.

Peers on Argus

Peers showed mixed moves: AES up 2.06%, UTL up 1.43%, while ALE and CIG were modestly negative and AQN slightly positive, suggesting today’s action in AVA is more stock-specific than a broad utilities shift.

Historical Context

Date	Event	Sentiment	Move	Catalyst
Nov 12	Dividend declaration	Positive	-0.8%	Board declared a quarterly common stock dividend of $0.49 per share.
Nov 05	Earnings results	Positive	+2.7%	Q3 2025 EPS and YTD EPS improved and guidance of $2.52–$2.72 reaffirmed.
Oct 14	Earnings call notice	Neutral	+1.9%	Announced timing and access details for Q3 2025 earnings call and webcast.
Oct 07	Clean energy plan	Positive	+0.5%	Filed 2025 Clean Energy Implementation Plan targeting carbon-neutral and 100% renewable goals.
Aug 29	Rate adjustments	Neutral	-0.2%	Proposed annual WA rate adjustments with gas decrease and electric increase.

Pattern Detected

Recent fundamentally positive updates (earnings, clean energy plans) have more often coincided with modest price gains, while income-focused items like dividend declarations have not always produced positive reactions.

Recent Company History

Over the last few months, Avista has reported several milestones. A Q3 2025 earnings release highlighted EPS of $0.36 versus $0.23 a year earlier and year‑to‑date EPS of $1.51, with guidance of $2.52–$2.72 per diluted share and planned $3.7B base capex through 2030. The company also filed a 2025 Clean Energy Implementation Plan targeting carbon‑neutral electricity by 2030 and 100% renewable/non‑carbon supply by 2045. The new Corporate Responsibility report continues this sustainability and governance narrative without adding explicit financial changes.

Market Pulse Summary

This announcement centers on Avista’s latest Corporate Responsibility report, highlighting commitments across environment, people, customers, communities, and ethical governance. It connects with earlier initiatives like the 2025 Clean Energy Implementation Plan targeting carbon‑neutral electricity by 2030 and fully non‑carbon supply by 2045. Investors may watch how these ESG priorities intersect with future rate cases, capital spending plans, and regulatory filings to assess longer‑term risk and opportunity.

Key Terms

task force on climate-related financial disclosures (tcfd) regulatory

"new reports adhering to the Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD)"

A set of recommended disclosures on how climate change creates financial risks and opportunities for a company, covering governance, strategy, risk management and metrics. Think of it like a standardized inspection report that helps investors compare how well different companies identify and prepare for climate-related threats and chances; clearer, consistent reporting makes it easier to assess long-term risk, value and where to put capital.

sustainability accounting standards board (sasb) financial

"Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB), the Edison Electric Institute"

A sustainability accounting standards board (SASB) develops industry-specific standards that tell companies which environmental, social, and governance issues are likely to affect financial performance and should be disclosed to investors. Think of it as a checklist that makes sustainability information consistent and comparable across companies, helping investors judge risks and opportunities—like assessing how well different cars score on fuel efficiency when deciding which to buy.

edison electric institute (eei) technical

"SASB, the Edison Electric Institute (EEI) and the American Gas Association"

A national trade association representing investor‑owned electric utilities and related companies, focused on policy, research, and industry coordination. Think of it as a neighborhood association for electric companies that lobbies regulators, gathers data, and promotes best practices; its positions can shape rules, reliability standards, and investment priorities that affect costs, returns and risks for utility investors.

american gas association (aga) technical

"Edison Electric Institute (EEI) and the American Gas Association (AGA) sustainability"

A trade group representing companies that deliver natural gas to homes, businesses and industry, providing industry research, safety standards, and policy advocacy. Think of it as an industry clubhouse that gathers data, lobbies regulators, and promotes best practices; its reports and policy work matter to investors because they can affect regulatory rules, infrastructure costs, operational reliability, and long-term demand for gas — all of which influence company profits and risk.

esg financial

"Avista’s Corporate Responsibility report and ESG disclosures can be found here"

ESG stands for Environmental, Social, and Governance, which are key factors investors consider when evaluating how sustainable and responsible a company is. It involves assessing how a company manages its impact on the environment, treats its employees and communities, and operates transparently and ethically. Investors use ESG criteria to identify businesses that align with their values and have the potential for long-term success.

AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.

The latest sustainability information can be found at avistacorp.com.

SPOKANE, Wash., Dec. 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Avista (NYSE: AVA) published its latest Corporate Responsibility report and other sustainability information on its corporate website, avistacorp.com. The content reports on Avista’s operations and includes commitments in four areas: environment, people, customers and communities, and ethical governance.

The latest report includes information regarding Avista’s aspirational Clean Energy goals, workplace culture, customer experience, community involvement, and ethical governance. The website also provides links to Avista’s continued reporting on a series of key sustainability reporting frameworks and industry specific sustainability disclosures and metrics that include new reports adhering to the Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD), the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB), the Edison Electric Institute (EEI) and the American Gas Association (AGA) sustainability reporting frameworks.

“At Avista, our Corporate Responsibility Report is more than a summary of our progress—it’s a reflection of our unwavering commitment to transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement. By sharing our goals, challenges, and achievements openly, we invite our stakeholders to join us on our journey toward a cleaner energy future, a more inclusive workplace, and stronger communities. This report is a testament to our belief that responsible business practices are essential to building trust and delivering lasting value for everyone we serve,” said Avista President and CEO Heather Rosentrater.

Avista’s Corporate Responsibility report and ESG disclosures can be found here and at avistacorp.com.

About Avista Corp.
Avista Corp. is an energy company involved in the production, transmission, and distribution of energy as well as other energy-related businesses. Avista Utilities is our operating division that provides electric service to 424,000 customers and natural gas to 383,000 customers. Our service territory covers 30,000 square miles in eastern Washington, northern Idaho, and parts of southern and eastern Oregon, with a population of 1.7 million. AERC is an Avista subsidiary that, through its subsidiary AEL&P, provides retail electric service to 17,000 customers in the city and borough of Juneau, Alaska. Our stock is traded under the ticker symbol “AVA”. For more information about Avista, please visit www.avistacorp.com.

Avista Corp. and the Avista Corp. logo are trademarks of Avista Corporation.

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SOURCE: Avista Corporation

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FAQ

Where can I read Avista's Corporate Responsibility report for December 23, 2025 (AVA)?

Avista's updated Corporate Responsibility report and ESG disclosures are available at avistacorp.com.

What sustainability frameworks does Avista (AVA) reference in its December 23, 2025 report?

The report includes new disclosures aligned to TCFD, SASB, EEI, and AGA sustainability reporting frameworks.

What topics does Avista's December 23, 2025 Corporate Responsibility report cover for AVA?

The report covers commitments in environment, people, customers and communities, and ethical governance, plus clean energy goals and workplace culture.

Does Avista (AVA) disclose climate-related information in the 2025 CSR report?

Yes. The company added climate-related disclosures consistent with the TCFD framework in the report.

Will Avista's December 23, 2025 report affect shareholder financial guidance for AVA?

The document provides sustainability and ESG disclosures only and does not state any changes to financial guidance or earnings.

How can investors access Avista's ESG metrics and industry-specific disclosures (AVA)?

Investors can access links to ESG metrics and industry-specific reports on avistacorp.com under the Corporate Responsibility or sustainability sections.