Advanced Drainage Systems Named by Newsweek as one of America’s Most Responsible Companies in 2025

HILLIARD, OHIO (February 28, 2025) – Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. (NYSE: WMS) (“ADS” or the “Company”), a leading provider of innovative water management solutions in the stormwater and onsite septic wastewater industries, announced it has been named to Newsweek’s list of America’s Most Responsible Companies 2025. For the third consecutive year the company was recognized for its commitment to environmental, social and corporate governance efforts.

“ADS is honored to be recognized as one of the country’s most responsible companies for a third consecutive year,” said ADS President and CEO Scott Barbour. "This recognition reflects our commitment to responsible and safe business practices, environmental stewardship, and the communities we serve.”

On December 4, 2024, Newsweek and Statista Inc. announced America’s Most Responsible Companies 2025. The full awards list can be found on Newsweek's website. This ranking is based on three pillars of ESG—environmental, social and corporate governance. The analysis is based on KPI research and a public survey of over 26,000 U.S. consumers. The final list recognizes the top 600 companies in the United States for their commitment to making a positive global impact.

To learn more,  view ADS's most recent sustainability report  highlighting the company’s ongoing commitment to the environmental, operational and social impact of sustainability. Additional information about how the company manages the world’s most precious resource, water, through sustainable solutions is also available at  adspipe.com/our-reason-is-water. 