American Water Works Company, Inc. · NYSE:AWK
American Water Works — ESG Presentation (June 2026)
31 slides from American Water Works's sustainability presentation, June 2026
Slide 1: American Water Sustainability Overview
American Water Sustainability Overview June 2026
Slide 2: Forward-Looking Statements
Forward-Looking Statements Safe Harbor This presentation includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and the Federal securities laws. They are not guarantees or assurances of any outcomes, financial resu
Slide 3: Company Overview
Company Overview American Water is the largest and most geographically diverse publicly traded water and wastewater utility in the United States Strengthening the Communities We Serve • Provides safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to approximately 14 million p
Slide 4: Company Mission, Values & Strategy
Company Mission, Values & Strategy Our Mission: Provide safe, clean, reliable and affordable water and wastewater services to our customers Safety First What: Our values guide how we run our Safety is our top focus – for every Our strategy is the cornerstone of Our strategy spans three core areas of
Slide 5: Sustainability at American Water
Sustainability at American Water Our mission is to provide safe, clean, reliable and affordable water and wastewater services to our customers and communities, which aligns with our values and underpins our sustainability story. American Water Sustainability Principles Stakeholders FINANCIAL OPERATI
Slide 6: Sustainability at American Water
Sustainability at American Water Financial Sustainability Operational Sustainability Cultural Sustainability We seek to achieve financial sustainability Operational sustainability means focusing on Cultural sustainability is reflected in our through our disciplined approach to capital our operating
Slide 7: Sustainability Aligned Goals
Sustainability Aligned Goals Annual Operational Performance Goals Our Annual Performance Plan (APP) provides for at-risk cash compensation to be paid to Company employees upon the achievement of stated annual performance goals that are aligned with our commitment to sustainability. Performance measu
Slide 8: Supporting Governance Structure
Supporting Governance Structure A cross-functional approach for developing and implementing sustainability strategy, principles and reporting Committees of the Board of Directors Our corporate governance structure promotes accountability and integrity across the organization. Our Board of Directors
Slide 9: Widely Recognized Sustainability Program Aligned with Best Practices
Widely Recognized Sustainability Program Aligned with Best Practices 9
Slide 10: Leading Sustainable Water Utility
Leading Sustainable Water Utility Newsweek’s list of America’s Forbes list of America’s Newsweek’s list of Most Responsible Companies 2026 Best Employers for Company Culture 2026 World's Most Trustworthy Companies 2025 J.D. Power 2025 America’s Most Just Companies 2026 #1 ranking for Customer Satisf
Slide 11: Reporting & Disclosures
Reporting & Disclosures Frameworks & Standards American Water Reports & Sustainability Data Charitable Foundation CDP Corporate Sustainability Report Political Contributions Disclosures Summary Community Impact Questionnaire Reports Insider Trading and Anti-Corruption & Environmental Political Contr
Slide 12: Key Sustainability Ratings
Key Sustainability Ratings Agency Rating Type Scale Performance (Best to Worst) MSCI ESG Rating AAA – CCC A 22.2 Sustainalytics ESG Risk Rating 0 – 100 Medium Risk B CDP Corporate Questionnaire A–D Climate Score B ESG Corporate Rating A+ – D- In the Top Decile Rank with Prime Status 12
Slide 13: Community Impact
Community Impact 13
Slide 14: Highly Fragmented Water/Wastewater Industry Creates Opportunity
Highly Fragmented Water/Wastewater Industry Creates Opportunity Industry Opportunity American Water Footprint >50K Water Systems >16K Wastewater Systems • Ideal for industry consolidation opportunities • Target 5,000-50,000 customer connections per 16% Investor Owned 2% Investor Owned acquisition •
Slide 15: ASCE 2025 Infrastructure Report Card (March 2025)
ASCE 2025 Infrastructure Report Card (March 2025) American Society of Civil Engineers’ Latest Study Highlights Investment Needs The U.S. AWK Drinking Water: C- United States’ Vast Aging Pipes, Meters, Acquisition Wastewater: D+ Infrastructure Needs and Service Lines Opportunities Plentiful Report Ca
Slide 16: System Needs Drive Continued Investments
System Needs Drive Continued Investments Supports Water Quality, Reliability, and a Focus on Affordability Investing in Pipe Replacement, Other System Needs Investments Drive Continued Rate Base Growth *Includes $2 billion related to PFAS, primarily in 2026- Estimated Rate Base** ~8-9% 2028; and $1.
Slide 17: American Water Impact in South Orange Village, NJ
American Water Impact in South Orange Village, NJ South Orange Village Challenges Prior to Acquisition AGING INFRASTRUCTURE: Over $50 million needed for capital upgrades in the next decade; some parts of the system were over 100 years old FINANCIAL BURDENS: The water utility debt already stood at $1
Slide 18: American Water Impact in Greene County, PA
American Water Impact in Greene County, PA PA American Water Restores Service Under State-Appointed Emergency Receivership; Acquires System in 2025 East Dunkard Water Authority Pennsylvania American Water Solutions Challenges PRIOR TO RECEIVERSHIP & RAPID STABILAZATION UNDER CUSTOMER & COMMUNITY BEN
Slide 19: American Water Impact in Armstrong Public Service District, WV
American Water Impact in Armstrong Public Service District, WV Emergency Regulatory Action Brings WV American Water in to Stabilize Troubled Water System Armstrong PSD Challenges West Virginia American Water Solutions PRIOR TO ACQUISITION WEST VIRGINIA AMERICAN WATER LED CUSTOMER & COMMUNITY COMMITM
Slide 20: American Water Impact in Salem, NJ
American Water Impact in Salem, NJ New Jersey American Water Commitments for Water and Wastewater Customers in Salem, NJ • The sale eliminated $11 million in utility debt for Salem, paid off a portion of the municipal debt and enables the city to put over $1 million back into their budget annually •
Slide 21: Pennsylvania American Water Solar Partnership
Pennsylvania American Water Solar Partnership 15-year solar agreement provides environmental and economic benefits • Expected to supply approximately 20% of Pennsylvania American Water’s overall annual energy consumption • Supports a stream of environmental and economic benefits, including: • Produc
Slide 22: Value of American Water's Resiliency Investments Demonstrated During Hurricane Ida
Value of American Water’s Resiliency Investments Demonstrated During Hurricane Ida • The river outside our Raritan-Millstone Plant in New Jersey crested at record height of 44.87’, three feet below the top of the recently heightened flood wall • Flood doors at our Norristown Water Treatment Plant in
Slide 23: Environmental Goals & Strategies
Environmental Goals & Strategies 23
Slide 24: Water System Resilience Goal
Water System Resilience Goal Achieved in 2025 with a 14% improvement from 2020 baseline 2020 Baseline: By 2030, increase our water system resiliency to respond 65.6 to more extreme events by increasing URI* weighted average 2025 Performance: by 10% from 2020 baseline 74.8 Achieved 14% Improvement BE
Slide 25: Water Use & Efficiency Goal
Water Use & Efficiency Goal By 2035, American Water commits to meet customer needs while saving BENEFITS 15% in water delivered per customer compared to a 2015 baseline 2015 2025 2035 › Environment › Energy Savings 6.7% reduction since 2015 › Avoided Capital › Reduce Non-Revenue Water 6.7% Continue
Slide 26: Greenhouse Gas Emissions Goals
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Goals As the nation’s largest water and wastewater utility provider, American Water is proud to provide water and wastewater services to more than 14 million people with regulatory operations in 14 states and on 18 military installations. • Delivering a reliable supply of cl
Slide 27: Science-Based Goals for Scope 1 and 2 GHG Emissions Reductions - Aligned with Paris Agreement
Science-Based Goals for Scope 1 and 2 GHG Emissions Reductions - Aligned with Paris Agreement Medium-term: By 2035, reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50% (2020 baseline1, 2) Long-term: Achieve Net Zero Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2050 • Medium- and long-term goals are science-based and align
Slide 28: Investor Relations Contacts
INVESTOR RELATIONS CONTACTS Aaron Musgrave, CPA Jack Quinn, CPA Vice President, Investor Relations Director, Investor Relations [email protected] [email protected] Janelle McNally Kelley Uyeda Director, Sustainability Senior Analyst, Investor Relations & Sustainability janelle.mcnally@
Slide 29: Appendix
Appendix 29
Slide 30: Approach to Scope 3 Emissions
Approach to Scope 3 Emissions Committed to Annual Disclosure of Categories 1, 2, 3, and 6 Our mission of providing clean, safe, affordable and reliable water to customers, and scaling our business across necessary capital investment and acquisitions influence Scope 3 emissions Scope 3 Emissions Driv
Slide 31: Supporting Biodiversity Through Stream Restoration
Supporting Biodiversity Through Stream Restoration Many communities rely on reservoirs and dams for their water supply. In some cases, older dams may no longer be needed, creating the opportunity to return a stream or river to its natural flow, which can benefit the biodiversity of the ecosystem Str
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