VOORHEES, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--American Water Works Company, Inc. (NYSE: AWK), the largest publicly
traded U.S. water and wastewater utility company, announced today it has
been named to the newly-launched NAACP Equity, Inclusion and Empowerment
Index.
“We are extremely honored to be included in the inaugural NAACP Equity,
Inclusion and Empowerment Index,” said Susan Story, president and CEO of
American Water. “American Water is a values-driven company, and our
employees represent the communities we are privileged to serve. Every
day our people take pride in delivering the critical services of water,
sanitation, and fire protection to about 15 million Americans. Our 7,200
employees serve over 1,600 communities across the country, and we aspire
to make every community better because we are there.”
The NAACP Equity, Inclusion and Empowerment Index is a new tool created
in partnership with Impact Shares and Morningstar to track and monitor
indicators that assess racial equity and inclusion policies among U.S.
corporations with a capitalization of $2 billion or more.
The index is designed to help guide and inform companies in assessing
and actively promoting racial and ethnic equity in every aspect of their
business, operations and strategy; and to promote socially responsible
investing in companies with a strong commitment to equity and diversity.
Commitment is measured through policies, programs, performance, as well
as social impact. Companies are judged not only based on their own
workforces and boards of directors, but also on their supply chains and
community interactions.
Earlier this year, American Water was named as one of the 100
Most Sustainable Companies by Barron’s Magazine. The company was
recently recognized by The Philadelphia Inquirer as one of the top-ranked
companies in the Philadelphia region on diversity, governance, &
transparency.
In 2017, American Water published its biennial corporate
responsibility report that highlighted the value the company places
on being a good corporate citizen.
About American Water
With a history dating back to 1886, American Water is the largest and
most geographically diverse U.S. publicly traded water and wastewater
utility company. The company employs more than 6,900 dedicated
professionals who provide regulated and market-based drinking water,
wastewater and other related services to an estimated 15 million people
in 46 states and Ontario, Canada. American Water provides safe, clean,
affordable and reliable water services to our customers to make sure we
keep their lives flowing. For more information, visit amwater.com
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