Essential Utilities Recognized as Champion of Board Diversity by the Forum of Executive Women
23 October 2024 - 2:34AM
Business Wire
Essential Utilities (NYSE: WTRG) is honored as a Champion of
Board Diversity by The Forum of Executive Women for the sixth time
since 2017. Essential is one of 46 companies from the Greater
Philadelphia area recognized for paving the way for gender
equity.
The Forum annually analyzes the leadership of the top 100 public
companies in the region and recognizes companies with at least 30
percent of their respective boards comprised of women as Champions
of Board Diversity.
“We’re proud to receive this recognition from The Forum of
Executive Women and even prouder of our focus on building diversity
not only on our Board, but across our company,” said Christopher
Franklin, chairman and CEO of Essential Utilities. “This honor
highlights our strong belief that our teams must reflect the
diverse communities we serve. We’re committed to continue working
towards greater equity and inclusion.”
Along with the six years of recognition by The Forum of
Executive Women as a Champion of Board Diversity, Essential has
previously been honored with a "3+" status from 50/50 Women on
Boards, signifying at least three board seats held by women.
The Forum of Executive Women, founded in 1977, is a membership
organization that unites more than 600 senior female leaders from
various sectors to empower women's influence in the workplace
throughout the region.
About Essential Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG)
delivers safe, clean, reliable services that improve quality of
life for individuals, families, and entire communities. With a
focus on water, wastewater and natural gas, Essential is committed
to sustainable growth, operational excellence, a superior customer
experience, and premier employer status. We are advocates for the
communities we serve and are dedicated stewards of natural lands,
protecting more than 7,600 acres of forests and other habitats
throughout our footprint.
Operating as the Aqua and Peoples brands, Essential serves
approximately 5.5 million people across 9 states. Essential is one
of the most significant publicly traded water, wastewater service
and natural gas providers in the U.S. Learn more at
www.essential.co.
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