PSEG Earns National Recognition for Corporate Citizenship and Community Impact
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PSEG (NYSE:PEG) announced three national recognitions on March 17, 2026: JUST Capital 2026 Industry Leader for Utilities, ranked #9 on Newsweek/Statista's America's Most Responsible Companies 2026, and named one of America's Most Charitable Companies 2026.
Highlights include ~245,000 metric tons CO2e methane reduction (2018–2025), ~15,000 employee volunteer hours in 2025, nearly $138 million from the PSEG Foundation over 25 years, and $12.8 million contributed in 2025.
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- JUST Capital Industry Leader for utilities (2026)
- #9 on Newsweek/Statista America's Most Responsible Companies 2026
- 245,000 metric tons CO2e methane reduction (2018–2025, company estimate)
- 15,000 volunteer hours logged by ~2,300 employees in 2025
- $12.8 million contributed by PSE&G and the PSEG Foundation in 2025
- Nearly $138 million awarded by the PSEG Foundation over 25 years
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News Market Reaction – PEG
On the day this news was published, PEG declined 0.16%, reflecting a mild negative market reaction.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
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PEG gained 1.37% while close peers like XEL (-1.25%), ETR (-0.51%) and ED (-0.14%) were modestly lower and EXC moved only 0.2%, pointing to a more company-specific tilt rather than a broad utilities move.
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 26 | Full-year 2025 results | Positive | -0.1% | Reported higher 2025 earnings, raised 2026 guidance and expanded capital plan. |
| Feb 26 | Dividend increase | Positive | -0.1% | Announced higher 2026 dividend, marking 15th consecutive annual increase. |
| Feb 03 | Earnings call scheduled | Neutral | +1.6% | Set date and details for Q4 and full-year 2025 earnings call. |
| Jan 27 | Efficiency programs update | Positive | +1.7% | Reported large customer bill savings and emissions reductions from efficiency programs. |
| Jan 21 | Board appointment | Neutral | -0.5% | Elected experienced utility executive Geisha J. Williams to Board of Directors. |
Recent news has generally been positive (earnings growth, dividend increases, efficiency programs), with share reactions often muted or even slightly negative around earnings and dividend updates, and more supportive around operational and customer-impact news.
Over the past few months, PSEG has highlighted earnings growth and capital investment, reporting $2,111 million 2025 net income and initiating 2026 non‑GAAP EPS guidance of $4.28–$4.40. The company also raised its 2026 dividend to an annualized $2.68 per share and outlined a $22.5–$25.5 billion regulated capital plan through 2030. Operational updates emphasized energy-efficiency savings and CO2 reductions for New Jersey customers. Today’s recognition for corporate citizenship and community impact aligns with that longer-term narrative of regulated growth and ESG-focused initiatives.
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This announcement highlights national recognition for PSEG’s corporate citizenship, including a top‑ten ranking among 600 responsible companies and significant philanthropy such as $12.8 million in 2025 community contributions. It builds on earlier disclosures of earnings growth and large regulated investment plans, reinforcing a narrative that combines financial performance with ESG priorities. Investors may watch how continued emissions reductions, like the 245,000 metric tons CO2e cut since 2018, and ongoing community investment support long‑term stakeholder relationships.
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Named the JUST Capital 2026 Industry Leader for Utilities, Ranked among the Top 10 on and Newsweek's America's Most Responsible Companies and Honored as one of Newsweek's America's Most Charitable Companies
Together, these awards reflect the dedication and passion of our employees, whose hard work makes these achievements possible, and underscores our focus on responsible business practices, strengthening communities and ensuring our customers are at the center of everything we do.
"We know many residents and communities are struggling and we take our responsibility as 'public service' very seriously. Working to make the communities we serve better places to live continues to be central to our business strategy," said Rick Thigpen, PSEG senior vice president for Corporate Citizenship. "We are extremely proud of these recognitions. They demonstrate the pride our organization continues to have for being a solid partner to the amazingly diverse communities and customers we serve. We are proud to be acknowledged for treating our employees with respect and conducting our operations responsibly. None of this would be possible without our employees, whose hard work, generosity, and community spirit makes PSEG's impact possible."
Named Industry Leader for Utilities
PSEG was recognized as the top utility in JUST Capital's 2026 annual rankings of leadership performance by national companies on a range of issues related to workers, customers, communities, the environment and governance. This ranking utilizes insights from polling to determine what the public prioritizes regarding corporate behavior and assesses over 900 companies based on a proprietary methodology. PSEG performed especially well in the areas of career development, charity and giving, human rights and opportunities for local businesses.
Recognition as a JUST Capital Industry Leader highlights how PSEG's approach to workforce investment and community partnership helps strengthen trust with employees, customers, communities and shareholders. Our customers and communities stay secure and thrive when PSEG brings reliable power, responsive service and safe infrastructure.
Among Top 10 Most Responsible Companies Nationally
PSEG was recently named in the top 10 of Newsweek and Statista's America's Most Responsible Companies 2026. The company ranked number nine on the list of 600 companies evaluated for their community support, sustainability initiatives and workforce benefits.
The award demonstrates PSEG's long-term approach to conducting our operations in a thoughtful way that factors in the environment, our customers and the needs of the communities across our service territory where our employees live alongside our customers. For example, our Gas System Modernization Program has reduced methane emissions in our communities by approximately 245,000 metric tons of CO2e from 2018 to 2025, based on company estimates. Programs like this also help strengthen system reliability, improve safety and support long-term performance across our operations.
One of America's Most Charitable Companies
Newsweek and Statista's America's Most Charitable Companies 2026 highlights organizations that demonstrate leadership in corporate philanthropy, transparency and community impact. PSEG's inclusion reflects the company's longstanding aim to strengthen the communities we serve, both through corporate social responsibility work and the PSEG Foundation, an independent 501(c)(3), an approach that helps support communities and PSEG's long-term reputation in those communities.
In 2025, about 2,300 PSEG employees volunteered about 15,000 hours to organizations across our communities.
The PSEG Foundation has awarded nearly
Across all three recognitions, PSEG's focus remains the same: providing safe, reliable service, supporting the well-being of our people and communities and maintaining the strong operational and governance practices that underpin long-term value creation and sustain trust in the services we provide. PSEG is honored to be recognized among the nation's top companies and will continue investing in initiatives that create lasting, positive impact for our people and the communities we serve.
About PSEG
Public Service Enterprise Group (PSEG) (NYSE: PEG) is a predominantly regulated infrastructure company operating
About PSEG Foundation
The PSEG Foundation 501(c)(3), the philanthropic arm of Public Service Enterprise Group (PSEG) (NYSE:PEG), prioritizes investments in promoting environmental sustainability, social justice, and equity and economic empowerment.
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