American Water’s values and actions have achieved prestigious recognition by many leading firms devoted to recognizing companies that demonstrate ESG leadership.

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S&P Global Rating ESG Evaluation
Highest Score Given to a U.S. Utility; 3rd Highest Globally
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Barron's 100 Most Sustainable U.S. Companies
Highest Ranked Utility; 19th Overall
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Newsweek's List of America's Most Trusted Companies
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U.S. Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act Designation
First U.S. Water and Wastewater Utility; Third Overall Utility
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Bloomberg Gender Equality Index
5th Consecutive Year
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J.D. Power 2022 #1 overall ranking for Customer Satisfaction with Large Water Utilities in respective region
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DiversityInc Top Utility
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Military Friendly Employer
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EPA WaterSense Award
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Disability Equality Index Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion
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Leading Disability Employer by the National Organization on Disability
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Center for Political Accountability's CPA-Zicklin Index
Top Decile Score