American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) has been named to the JUST 100 list for the fifth year in a row. This ranking by JUST Capital recognizes America's best corporate citizens. AEP placed in the top 20 for the third year in a row and received second place in the utilities industry.
The JUST 100 identifies companies that set the standard in commitment to their stakeholders. JUST Capital, in partnership with CNBC, assessed 940 of the nation's largest publicly traded companies across top priority issues stakeholders identified through public opinion research. Companies were evaluated on their performance investing in employees and supporting communities, among other metrics.
"We are honored to be recognized on the JUST 100 list for the fifth year in a row and are committed to empowering our team members and positively impacting the communities where we live and work," said Bill Fehrman, AEP president and chief executive officer. "We are eager to deepen our relationships in our states and work with our stakeholders to build coalitions that support our efforts to provide reliable, affordable energy for our customers and communities."
