ESG News For Essential Utilities, Inc.

Over $250,000 donated to fight hunger and strengthen local communities

As part of Aqua’s continued commitment to affordability, qualifying customers can enroll in the company’s Customer Assistance Program

Total and other initiatives announced in company’s 2023 Community Impact Report

Essential to donate $500,000 to local environmental organizations, employees to participate in dozens of volunteer events

Annual giving campaign an integral part of company’s commitment to communities across 9-state service area

New report notes key environmental, social and governance performance highlights

Company lauded for environmental stewardship, sustainability and governance (ESG) work

Essential donates $450,000 and hundreds of employees participate in at least 30 local community volunteer events during the month of April

Company hosts 35 environmental volunteer events and donates nearly $600,000 in honor of Earth Day

Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) today announced upgraded ESG ratings by three prominent rating agencies: ISS QualityScore, MSCI and Sustainalytics. These agencies, among many others, utilize varying methodologies to score companies on their commitment to corporate social responsibility. Essential consistently ranks among the best in the global utilities industry for ISS QualityScore ratings, and recently received upgraded scores from both MSCI and Sustainalytics.“We are pleased to receive

Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) today announced it has been named to Newsweek’s America’s Most Responsible Companies list for 2022. The prestigious award is presented annually to public corporations for their commitment to corporate social responsibility in the three areas of ESG—environment, social and corporate governance.Essential Utilities, through its subsidiaries, Aqua and Peoples Natural Gas, has more than 250 years of combined experience in operating sustainably and responsibly whi

Please donate to MiraMed Circle of Warmth this winter as part of your holiday giving to help street medicine continue essential work this winter.

Aqua America Inc. (NYSE: WTR) received the Forum of Executive Women’s Advancing Women Company Award on Nov. 14. The award recognizes companies that go above and beyond to create cultures where women can thrive, succeed and have a voice.Aqua America Chief Administrative Officer Susan Haindl accepted the award on behalf of the company. “Aqua values the incredible women who work here, and we continue to create opportunities for women to grow and succeed throughout the company. Our diversity makes u

Aqua America Inc. (NYSE: WTR) was celebrated as a Champion of Board Diversity by the Forum of Executive Women at its leadership breakfast today. The recognition honored companies with a board of directors comprising at least 30 percent women. Aqua was one of 17 companies from the Greater Philadelphia region recognized at the event and included in the Forum’s 2019 Women in Leadership Report, an annual report on the status of women leaders in top area public companies featuring organizations that