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California Water Service Group Details Progress to Reduce Environmental Footprint, Enhance Corporate Citizenship in 2024 Sustainability Report
SAN JOSE, Calif., May 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In its 2024 Sustainability Report and Analyst Download published today, California Water Service Group (Group) (NYSE: CWT) highlights recent and ongoing emissions reductions, water quality and infrastructure investments, employee development opportunities, corporate responsibility efforts, and more. The 2024 Sustainability Report showcases progress made in Group’s four key focus areas, including:Protecting the planet Reducing Scope 1 and 2 green
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