JEFFERSONVILLE, IN – American Commercial Lines Inc. announced today that it has been awarded membership in the Louisiana
Environmental Leadership Program (ELP). Membership in the voluntary
program, led by the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality, is
awarded to businesses, federal entities, municipalities, and academic
and community organizations based upon commitment to the program's core
principles and submission of pollution prevention and waste reduction
goals to improve and preserve Louisiana's environment. Progress in
achieving these goals is tracked annually, and membership is renewed
every three years based upon demonstrated, measurable results.
ACL, a barge transportation company headquartered in
Jeffersonville, IN and operating throughout the U.S. inland waterways
system, has a Southern Division headquarters in Harahan, LA and operates
three port service facilities in the state, located in Baton Rouge,
Vacherie, and Harahan. An environmental management system is in place
throughout ACL's network that includes pollution prevention, energy and
resource conservation, environmental audits and training, and community
outreach and education.
"We are honored to obtain membership in the Louisiana
Environmental Leadership Program," Michael Ryan, ACL president and CEO,
stated. "Protection of the environment is one of the core values that
guide all that we do at ACL. We look forward to partnering with the
state and other businesses and entities who share ACL's commitment to
environmental stewardship."
American Commercial Lines Inc., headquartered in
Jeffersonville, Indiana, is an integrated marine transportation and
service company operating in the United States Jones Act trades, with
approximately 2,500 employees and a fleet of 125 towboats and 2,500
barges as of December 31, 2009. For more information about American
Commercial Lines Inc. visit www.aclines.com.
