DOING THE RIGHT THING IS EVERTHING

With all that we’ve achieved over the last quarter century, none of it would mean anything if we didn’t use that success to make a difference in the world. For us, that has meant socially and environmentally conscious investing. Engaging in charitable giving and volunteering in our community. Working to affect government policy in support of small business, supplier diversity and the local economy. Participating in mentoring programs that strengthen the local workforce. And treating our own team like the family that they have become.   

GIVING BACK + PAYING IT FORWARD

Back in 1993, CR+A was a small, home business. It has taken many years and the efforts, insights and talents of many people to help us achieve the nationwide presence we enjoy today. So we have a keen appreciation for just how much community matters. That’s why we remain so engaged in ours:

• As a partner of Job Corp for over six years, we hold regular tours with the program and have even hired two program alumni.
• We support our local fire and police departments, donating creative graphic solutions for everything from operational to educational needs.
• We created (pro-bono) the first street pole banner campaign for the Downtown Los Angeles holiday theft prevention program, which was displayed prominently throughout the fashion district.
• In conjunction with the Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE), we hosted a facility tour for youth involved in the program, encouraging them to explore and ask questions of our various department, and even bring designs to have printed.

SAVING THE WORLD, ONE INNOVATION AT A TIME

More and more, companies are taking steps to reduce their environmental impact and conserve our natural resources. Not only are they recognizing that it’s the right thing to do … their customers are, too.

It’s been no different at CR&A. That’s why we’ve led the charge for sustainability in our industry. In 2013, we became the first printer in the U.S. to implement HP’s Latex 3000, using zero-emissions inks. We’ve also been among the first to offer biodegradable substrates and an innovative graphics recycling program. Our sustainability efforts also extend to how we do what we do. We’re constantly improving the efficiency of our processes to consume less power and resources. And we even built out our facility to environmental standards that surpass the City’s requirements.

Of course, it takes green to go green. But we believe that the cost of sustainability is a drop in the bucket compared to the costs — to business as well as the planet — of doing nothing.