DOVER,
Del., June 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/
-- Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (NYSE: CPK) announced
today that it was named Best for Corporate Governance in
the United States by World News
Media Ltd.'s World Finance, an international publication. This
prestigious award marks the Company's second time being recognized
by World News Media for its commitment to corporate governance
practices that advance integrity, transparency and accountability
throughout the organization.
At Chesapeake Utilities Corporation, corporate governance is a
commitment to our employees, shareholders, regulators, communities
and other stakeholders, and is embedded within our mission to
deliver energy that makes life better for the people and
communities we serve. Other companies earning accolades include
Adidas in Germany, TotalEnergies
in France, Santander in
Spain and other distinguished
companies across the globe.
"We are honored to receive this recognition highlighting the
continued leadership of our Board of Directors, the steadfast
guidance of our management team, and the hard work and dedication
of our employees," said Jeff
Householder, chair of the board, president and chief
executive officer of Chesapeake Utilities Corporation. "Receiving
this governance recognition for the second time demonstrates our
consistent commitment to lead by example and operate with the
highest integrity in an ever-changing market."
"Being named the Best in Corporate Governance is an esteemed
honor that showcases our diligence, entrepreneurial spirit and
strong governance principles and standards that have a meaningful
impact to our stakeholders," said Jim
Moriarty, executive vice president, general counsel,
corporate secretary and chief policy and risk officer of Chesapeake
Utilities Corporation. "Corporate governance is embedded deeply
within our organization providing a steady framework as we continue
to look to the future. Congratulations to the corporate governance
team in receiving this recognition alongside leading companies
worldwide."
Chesapeake Utilities Corporation has previously received eight
other corporate governance awards, including Best Corporate
Governance among North American Utilities by Ethical Boardroom,
Governance Team of the Year by Governance Intelligence Magazine,
Torch Award for Ethics by the Better Business Bureau of
Delaware and Champion of Board
Diversity by The Forum of Executive Women.
About Chesapeake Utilities Corporation
Chesapeake
Utilities Corporation is a diversified energy delivery company,
listed on the New York Stock Exchange. Chesapeake Utilities
Corporation offers sustainable energy solutions through its natural
gas transmission and distribution, electricity generation and
distribution, propane gas distribution, mobile compressed natural
gas utility services and solutions and other businesses.
Please note that Chesapeake Utilities Corporation is not
affiliated with Chesapeake Energy, an oil and natural gas
exploration company headquartered in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Contact:
Brianna
Patterson, Chesapeake Utilities Corporation
Manager, Public Relations and Strategic Communications
419.314.1233
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