California Water Service Group Named One of “America’s Most Trustworthy Companies” by Newsweek

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California Water Service Group (NYSE: CWT) has achieved a significant milestone by being named one of America's Most Trustworthy Companies by Newsweek for the third consecutive year. The company ranked first among water utilities nationwide in Newsweek's 2025 list.

The recognition is based on a comprehensive evaluation across three trust touchpoints: customer, employee, and investor feedback. The assessment involved an independent survey of 25,000 U.S. residents, generating 102,000 evaluations, complemented by a social listening analysis of 304,000 company mentions.

The prestigious list, compiled by Newsweek and Statista Inc., features the top 700 companies from approximately 3,400 largest U.S.-based public and private organizations with annual revenues exceeding $500 million, spanning 23 industries.

SAN JOSE, Calif., March 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- For the third consecutive year, California Water Service Group (Group) (NYSE: CWT) has earned a spot on Newsweek magazine’s list of “America’s Most Trustworthy Companies.” In Newsweek’s 2025 list, Group ranked first among water utilities nationwide, based on feedback and analysis regarding trust among customers, employees, and investors.

The award is presented by Newsweek and Statista Inc., a world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. The list spans 23 industries and recognizes the top 700 out of approximately 3,400 of the largest public and private companies headquartered in the United States with an annual revenue of over $500 million. Rankings were determined through an independent survey of 25,000 U.S. residents that yielded 102,000 evaluations on the three touchpoints of trust—customer, employee, and investor, along with a social listening analysis of 304,000 company mentions that were rated according to sentiment, virality, and reach.

“At California Water Service Group, we are committed to operating with the utmost integrity and ‘doing the right thing,’ not just the easy thing,” said Martin A. Kropelnicki, Chairman & CEO. “We appreciate Newsweek and Statista recognizing our efforts again this year.”

The full listing is published at www.newsweek.com/rankings/most-trustworthy-companies-america-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. 

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

How did California Water Service Group (CWT) rank in Newsweek's 2025 Most Trustworthy Companies list?

CWT ranked first among water utilities nationwide in Newsweek's 2025 Most Trustworthy Companies list.

What criteria were used to evaluate CWT for Newsweek's 2025 trustworthy companies ranking?

The evaluation was based on customer, employee, and investor trust, using a survey of 25,000 U.S. residents and social listening analysis of 304,000 company mentions.

How many consecutive years has CWT been named to Newsweek's Most Trustworthy Companies list?

CWT has been named to Newsweek's Most Trustworthy Companies list for three consecutive years.

What was the selection process for companies in Newsweek's 2025 trustworthy companies list?

Companies were selected from approximately 3,400 U.S.-based organizations with $500M+ annual revenue, with only 700 making the final list across 23 industries.