California Water Service Group Named One of “America’s Most Responsible Companies” by Newsweek for Fourth Consecutive Year

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California Water Service Group (NYSE: CWT) has been named one of America's Most Responsible Companies by Newsweek for 2025, marking its fourth consecutive year receiving this recognition. The company ranked among the top 600 out of 2,000 largest public companies by revenue, and was one of only three investor-owned water utilities in the Energy & Utilities category.

The selection process involved evaluation of 30 key performance indicators (KPIs) focused on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) areas, along with independent survey results measuring public perception of corporate social responsibility activities. The recognition reflects the utility's ongoing commitment to sustainability and corporate citizenship.

Group Chairman & CEO Martin A. Kropelnicki emphasized the company's dedication to doing the right thing for customers, communities, employees, stockholders, and the environment.

SAN JOSE, Calif., Dec. 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As a reflection of the utility’s ongoing commitment to sustainability and corporate citizenship, Newsweek today named California Water Service Group (Group) (NYSE: CWT) one of “America’s Most Responsible Companies” for 2025. This is the fourth consecutive year that Newsweek and Statista Inc., a leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider, recognized Group with this honor.

Group was one of only three investor-owned water utilities ranked in the Energy & Utilities category. The 2025 list spans 14 industries and recognizes the top 600 out of the 2,000 largest public companies by revenue.

America’s Most Responsible Companies were selected this year based on 30 publicly available key performance indicators (KPIs) derived from corporate social responsibility, sustainability, and other reports, along with independent survey results. The KPIs focused on company performance in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) areas, while the survey asked respondents about their perception of company activities related to corporate social responsibility.

“We have long operated by the mantra to always “do the right thing”—not simply the easy thing—for our customers, communities, employees, and stockholders, and for the environment,” said Martin A. Kropelnicki, Group Chairman & CEO. “To be recognized for our efforts by Newsweek for the fourth year in a row is an honor we do not take lightly, and we will continue striving to enhance our efforts each year to do right by those we serve.”

The full listing is published at www.newsweek.com/rankings/americas-most-responsible-companies-2025.

About California Water Service Group
California Water Service Group (NYSE: CWT) is the largest regulated water utility 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 1,200+ 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 the “World’s Most Trustworthy Companies” by Newsweek, a 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 for 2025?

California Water Service Group was named one of 'America's Most Responsible Companies' by Newsweek for 2025, marking its fourth consecutive year receiving this recognition.

How many companies were evaluated for Newsweek's 2025 Most Responsible Companies list?

Newsweek evaluated 2,000 of the largest public companies by revenue, selecting the top 600 across 14 industries for the final list.

What criteria were used to select CWT for Newsweek's 2025 responsible companies list?

The selection was based on 30 key performance indicators (KPIs) related to ESG performance, derived from corporate social responsibility and sustainability reports, plus independent survey results about corporate social responsibility perception.

How did CWT rank among other water utilities in Newsweek's 2025 recognition?

CWT was one of only three investor-owned water utilities ranked in the Energy & Utilities category of Newsweek's America's Most Responsible Companies list.