California Water Service Group Among Top 35 Impactful Firms from 10,000 Companies
California Water Service Group ranked among the top 35 of nearly 10,000 companies worldwide for net societal impact in TIME’s inaugural World's Most Impactful Companies list. It is one of only eight water utilities recognized under the UN Sustainable Development Goals–aligned ranking for firms with at least $250 million revenue.
1. Recognition Details
California Water Service Group has been listed among the top 35 companies globally for net societal impact, selected from nearly 10,000 public and private firms with revenue above $250 million. It ranks as one of eight water utilities featured in the Utilities and Environmental Services category.
2. Impact Ranking Methodology
The ranking employs The Upright Project’s Net Impact Model, which quantifies societal benefits and costs of products and services across health, environment, knowledge and social factors, using data from over 300 million scientific sources and major public databases to align with UN Sustainable Development Goals.
3. Company ESG and Operations
As the largest regulated water utility in the western U.S., the company serves more than 2.2 million customers across California, Hawaii, New Mexico, Washington and Texas. It invests in infrastructure upgrades, sustainability initiatives and community programs, reinforcing its century-long commitment to reliable water and wastewater services.