1. American Water ranked on Newsweek's Responsible Companies list for six years. 2. Recognition highlights commitment to sustainability and community service. 3. Company emphasizes financial, operational, and cultural sustainability principles. 4. Investment in employees drives innovation and operational improvement. 5. AWK services over 14 million people in the U.S.
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Why Bullish?
AWK's recognition reinforces brand value and investor confidence, historically boosting stock prices after similar accolades.
How important is it?
Recognition enhances AWK's public image and investor trust, potentially impacting stock performance positively.
Why Long Term?
Sustainability commitments positively influence long-term market positioning and investor relations.
Ranked #1 water and wastewater utility
CAMDEN, N.J., Dec. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- American Water (NYSE:AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., announced today that it has again been recognized on Newsweek's list of America's Most Responsible Companies, illustrating its continued commitment to sustainability.
"American Water is honored to be recognized by Newsweek as one of America's Most Responsible Companies for the sixth consecutive year," said John Griffith, President and Chief Executive Officer, American Water. "It reflects our unwavering dedication to integrating American Water's sustainability principles into every aspect of our operations, reinforcing our commitment to the communities we serve."
American Water's sustainability principles include:
- Financial: We drive financial sustainability through disciplined capital investment and regulatory execution, supporting business growth and long-term shareholder value. Our capital program is funded by operating cash flow and a balanced mix of debt and equity issuances structured to maintain a healthy balance sheet.
- Operational: We focus on delivering safe, clean, reliable, and affordable water and wastewater services through efficient, compliant operations. Our commitment to safety, performance, and environmental standards aligns with the values of regulators and policymakers.
- Cultural: We foster a high-performing workforce by attracting and retaining employees who share our purpose and values. Investing in our people drives innovation, operational improvement, and quality service for our customers and communities.
Learn more in American Water's latest Sustainability Report.
Recognition was presented by Newsweek and Statista Inc., the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider.
About American Water
American Water (NYSE:AWK) is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States. With a history dating back to 1886, We Keep Life Flowing® by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to more than 14 million people with regulated operations in 14 states and on 18 military installations. American Water's 6,700 talented professionals leverage their significant expertise and the company's national size and scale to achieve excellent outcomes for the benefit of customers, employees, investors and other stakeholders.
For more information, visit amwater.com and join American Water on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram.
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