April 22, 2024 - Pineville, LA

Crest Industries is excited to announce its designation as a certified Clean Biz with Keep Louisiana Beautiful (KLB).  This milestone marks another significant leap in the company’s environmental awareness program and a strengthened commitment to sustainability and community improvement. 

At Crest Industries, sustainability is embedded in processes, systems, and the culture of the organization. A 2021 calculation revealed the Crest family of companies as a Carbon Negative organization, removing more than 30 times the amount of carbon their direct operations emit into the atmosphere. The team later joined the Sustainable Supply Chain Alliance to further grow Crest’s sustainability program.  

In 2023, Crest partnered with KLB for an Earth Day Glass Recycling Drive at Glass Act Recycling, and the team was inspired by the mission of both non-profits. Together, the teams, students, and volunteers diverted more than 2,600 pounds of glass waste from landfills while also building a sense of collective responsibility and sustainable lifestyles. Building upon the success of the initiative, Crest is delighted to continue the partnership into 2024 for another recycling drive.  

"After learning more about Keep Louisiana Beautiful, and participating in Love the Boot Week, we are excited to expand our partnership with the organization,.” says Sarah LaBorde, Sustainability Manager at Crest Industries. “Their mission aligns well with Crest’s values, and we are always eager to find new ways to own doing the right thing and help improve the communities we serve."  

As a Clean Biz partner, Crest Industries joins a select group of environmentally responsible organizations committed to adopting daily best practices for waste reduction and preventing litter.  

Melissa Kenyon, Communications and Marketing Director at KLB, emphasizes the importance of this partnership, stating, "Clean Biz Partners are distinguished as conscious business leaders actively invested in the health and beautification of their communities."

Clean Biz Partners like Crest Industries also participate in webinar trainings and workshops organized by KLB to stay informed about sustainability, recycling, waste management, and waste reduction best practices. This ongoing education empowers companies to continuously improve environmental programs and make a positive impact in Louisiana and beyond.

As the team embraces this new opportunity as a Clean Biz partner of Keep Louisiana Beautiful, Crest Industries reaffirms its commitment to sustainability, community engagement, and responsible stewardship. Together, we can all continue to lead the charge toward a sustainable future for generations to come.

Visit crestoperations.com for more information about Crest Industries and its sustainability initiatives. Learn more about the Clean Biz program and how you can get involved with  Keep Louisiana Beautiful by visiting keeplouisianabeautiful.org.

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CREST INDUSTRIES - Founded in 1958, Crest Industries is the operating company for a family of world-class project-oriented businesses specialized in electric power delivery, industrial services, distribution, specialty chemicals, and natural resources. Crest Industries is a company rooted in our people and built around progress –growing year after year, unafraid to embrace bold, new ideas to improve the way we support our teams, clients, and communities. Learn more at www.crestoperations.com

KEEP LOUISIANA BEAUTIFUL- Keep Louisiana Beautiful is a non-profit organization dedicated to achieving a cleaner, greener Louisiana through litter reduction and beautification initiatives. To learn about our network of Community and University Affiliates, grant opportunities, educational programs, and ways to get Involved, please visit www.keeplouisianabeautiful.org Keep Louisiana Beautiful is an Affiliate of Keep America Beautiful.

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