At Eastman, we take great pride in the progress we've made through the years to improve our safety record and our environmental record. Our success is due to the diligence and efforts of our thousands of employees who make safety and protecting the environment their main concern. But that doesn't mean we're satisfied. We continuously review our operations for ways to improve our safety processes, energy efficiency, waste minimization and overall environmental performance. Our employees participate in ongoing education and training to always understand the importance of safety and protecting our environment.

Since 1988, the U.S. chemical industry has implemented the Responsible Care® program to encourage companies to make improvements to their environment, health and safety performance above and beyond what's required by the government. At Eastman, we've always been committed to being an industry leader in our health, safety and environmental performance. In today's world, more than ever, it is important that we focus on security, too. We have found that the significant investment we have made in process safety is paying dividends in protecting our facilities from threats of terrorism.

As we look to the future, we will continue to strive for technology improvements as we maintain our focus on safety and security. We believe a workplace with zero accidents and injuries is possible, and we won't stop until we get there. By investing today in equipment and processes that will reduce emissions and discharges, we are securing the foundation for a cleaner environment that future generations can enjoy. As a Responsible Care ® company, this is our commitment.

Theresa K. Lee Chief Officer of Health, Safety, Environment, and Security Eastman Chemical Company