This year, Newsweek<\/em> recognized the top 850 companies across 28 countries for their environmental sustainability performance; Group is one of only two water utilities on the 2026 list. Newsweek <\/em>developed the ranking in partnership with statistics portal and industry ranking provider Plant-A Insights Group and GIST Impact.<\/p>\n The methodology compared both public and private companies with more than 500 employees globally against minimum sustainability standards set by the European Union. Newsweek<\/em> evaluated more than 25 parameters in four categories: greenhouse gas emissions, water usage, waste generation, and sustainability data disclosures and commitments. The ranking also analyzed companies\u2019 media coverage.<\/p>\n \u201cAt California Water Service Group, we take our role as environmental stewards seriously, and we continue to enhance our efforts to reduce our environmental footprint and protect our natural resources,\u201d said Marty Kropelnicki, Group Chairman & CEO. \u201cWe appreciate Newsweek <\/em>for recognizing us to be among the greenest companies worldwide.\u201d<\/p>\n The full list is available at rankings.newsweek.com\/worlds-greenest-companies-2026.<\/p>\n About California Water Service Group<\/strong><\/p>\n California Water Service Group\u00a0is the largest regulated water utility in the western United States. It provides high-quality, reliable water and\/or wastewater services to more than 2.2 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, TWSC Inc. (Texas Water Service).\u00a0This year, the company commemorates a century of service.<\/p>\n Group\u2019s purpose is to enhance the quality of life for customers, communities, employees, and stockholders.\u00a0To do so, it invests responsibly in water and wastewater infrastructure, sustainability initiatives, and community well-being.\u00a0The company\u2019s nearly 1,300 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 \u201cAmerica\u2019s Most Responsible Companies\u201d and the \u201cWorld\u2019s Most Trustworthy Companies\u201d by Newsweek<\/em>, a USA Top Workplace, and a Great Place to Work\u00ae<\/sup>. More information is available at\u00a0www.calwatergroup.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n MEDIA CONTACT: <\/strong>Yvonne Kingman, (310) 257-1434<\/p>\n SAN JOSE, Calif., Aug. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — For the utility\u2019s ongoing dedication to sustainability and environmental responsibility,\u00a0Newsweek has named California Water Service Group (Group) (NYSE: CWT) one of the \u201cWorld\u2019s Greenest Companies.\u201d This recognition follows Group\u2019s inclusion on Newsweek\u2019s \u201cAmerica\u2019s Greenest Companies\u201d list for the second time in October 2025. 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