For more than 90 years, Eastman has been dedicated to serving our local communities. We view it as our responsibility to help improve the health and vibrancy environments of the communities where we live and work. Eastman employees represent the heart and soul of our community outreach efforts, donating tens of thousands of hours to service projects each year.

Eastman contributes to nonprofit organizations and publically supported institutions with a special emphasis on improving the quality of life in communities where Eastman men and women live and work. Eastman also encourages employees to serve on local and national philanthropic boards of directors. In 2010, more than 200 Eastman employees, including several members of the company’s executive leadership team, served on philanthropic boards. Employees are encouraged to be good corporate citizens by participating in volunteer opportunities in the communities they live, which helps them to develop leadership skills while giving back.

In our quest to forge meaningful relationships within our local communities, Eastman regularly seeks input and openly communicates with citizens and community leaders. The objective of our Community Advisory Panels (CAPs) is to provide citizens living in plant communities with the opportunity for open dialogue with company representatives. Ultimately, the purpose of a CAP is to look after the community's interest and build trust.