California Water Service Group Earns “World’s Most Trustworthy Companies” Designation by Newsweek for Third Consecutive Year

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California Water Service Group (NYSE: CWT) has been named one of the "World's Most Trustworthy Companies" by Newsweek for the third consecutive year. The recognition follows their designation as one of "America's Most Trustworthy Companies" earlier in 2025.

The company was among 61 companies honored in the energy and utilities category, and one of only three water utilities recognized globally. The selection process involved feedback from over 65,000 participants providing 200,000 evaluations and analysis of more than 500,000 company mentions. Eligible companies must have annual revenues exceeding $500 million USD.

SAN JOSE, Calif., Sept. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In recognition of the utility’s commitment to “always do the right thing,” Newsweek today named California Water Service Group (NYSE: CWT) one of the “World’s Most Trustworthy Companies.”

This is the third year in a row California Water Service Group has earned this designation, which comes six months after receiving the nod as one of “America’s Most Trustworthy Companies” for 2025. Newsweek and Statista Inc., a leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider, gave the company the global recognition—also in its third year—based on feedback and analysis from the utility’s customers, investors, and employees.

Newsweek honored 61 companies in the energy and utilities category across 20 countries, with California Water Service Group being one of only three water utilities recognized. This year’s list, which spans 23 industries, recognizes 1,000 of the largest stock exchange-listed companies with annual revenues of more than $500 million USD. Rankings were determined through both an independent survey of more than 65,000 participants submitting 200,000 evaluations and a social listening analysis of more than 500,000 company mentions.  

“As a purpose-driven company committed to enhancing the quality of life for our customers, communities, employees, and stockholders, we strive to earn their trust each and every day,” said Martin A. Kropelnicki, California Water Service Group Chairman & CEO. “We appreciate the feedback that our customers, investors, and employees have given and the recognition among the world’s top companies from Newsweek for the third consecutive year.”

The full listing and more information about the award are available online at www.newsweek.com/rankings/worlds-most-trustworthy-companies-2025.

About California Water Service Group

California Water Service Group (NYSE: CWT) is the largest regulated water utility operating exclusively in the western United States. It provides high-quality, reliable water and/or wastewater services to more than 2.1 million people in California, Hawaii, New Mexico, Washington, and Texas through its regulated subsidiaries, California Water Service, Hawaii Water Service, New Mexico Water Service, and Washington Water Service, and its utility holding company, Texas Water Service. 

California Water Service Group’s purpose is to enhance the quality of life for customers, communities, employees, and stockholders. To do so, it invests responsibly in water and wastewater infrastructure, sustainability initiatives, and community well-being. The company’s nearly 1,300 employees live by a set of strong core values and share a commitment to protecting the planet, caring for people, and operating with the utmost integrity. The company has been named one of “America’s Most Responsible Companies” and one of the “World’s Most Trustworthy Companies” by Newsweek, a USA Top Workplace, and a Great Place to Work®.  More information is available at www.calwatergroup.com.

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FAQ

What recognition did California Water Service Group (CWT) receive from Newsweek in 2025?

CWT was named one of the 'World's Most Trustworthy Companies' by Newsweek for the third consecutive year, and was also recognized as one of 'America's Most Trustworthy Companies' in 2025.

How many water utilities were recognized in Newsweek's 2025 World's Most Trustworthy Companies list?

CWT was one of only three water utilities recognized among 61 companies in the energy and utilities category globally.

What were the criteria for companies to be considered for Newsweek's 2025 trustworthy companies list?

Companies must be stock exchange-listed with annual revenues over $500 million USD. Selection was based on 65,000+ participant evaluations and analysis of over 500,000 company mentions.

How does this recognition impact California Water Service Group's (CWT) market position?

The recognition reinforces CWT's strong market position as a trusted utility provider, validated by positive feedback from customers, investors, and employees for three consecutive years.