Chesapeake Utilities Corporation Named Best in the United States for Corporate Governance for the Third Time
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Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (NYSE: CPK) has been named Best for Corporate Governance in the United States by World Finance for the third time, marking its second consecutive year receiving this recognition. The award acknowledges CPK's commitment to maintaining a values-driven culture and strategic approach focused on safety, operational excellence, and stakeholder value.
The company joins other global leaders receiving similar recognition, including Adidas in Germany, TotalEnergies in France, and ASML Holding in the Netherlands. CEO Jeff Householder emphasized that this achievement reflects the company's leadership values across all levels, while Executive VP Jim Moriarty highlighted how governance fosters organizational unity.
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- Received Best for Corporate Governance award for the third time
- Second consecutive year winning the recognition
- Recognition alongside major global companies like Adidas and TotalEnergies
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Excellence in corporate governance is central to Chesapeake Utilities' mission to deliver energy that makes life better for the people and communities served. At its core, governance is about trust – earning it, fortifying it and building systems that empower individuals to ensure it lasts. It is embedded in how the Company listens, leads and makes decisions that affect Chesapeake Utilities stakeholders. Other companies earning accolades include Adidas in
"This recognition reflects the care, discipline and values of our leaders – from our Board of Directors and employees across every function and region," said Jeff Householder, chair of the board, president and chief executive officer of Chesapeake Utilities Corporation. "This framework for action shows up in the decisions we make, the standards to which we hold ourselves, the way we treat one another and our commitment to our stakeholders."
"In an environment where trust is at the core of who we are and what we do, Chesapeake Utilities Corporation has shown how governance can foster unity across the organization," shared Jim Moriarty, Executive Vice President, General Counsel, Corporate Secretary and Chief Policy and Risk Officer. "Our team works every day to ensure our actions reflect our values. We make decisions that are rooted in our strong governance principles. Congratulations to the corporate governance team in receiving this recognition alongside leading companies worldwide."
About Chesapeake Utilities Corporation
Chesapeake Utilities Corporation is a diversified energy delivery company, listed on the New York Stock Exchange. Chesapeake Utilities Corporation offers sustainable energy solutions through its natural gas transmission and distribution, electricity generation and distribution, propane gas distribution, mobile compressed natural gas utility services and solutions, and other businesses. For more information, visit www.chpk.com.
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Head of Investor Relations
347.804.9067
LDempsey@chpk.com
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