Our impact

We continuously seek ways to innovate and collaborate with our partners to deliver more sustainable materials. Here's how we’re helping to make the world a better place.

Eastman© ambitious sustainability goals on the global challenges

What we're working toward

Sustainability is integral to our strategy, driven by innovation and focused always on people. Eastman has the responsibility and opportunity to lead, joining others to address climate change, mainstream circularity as an economic model and build a more inclusive and equitable world.

News and stories

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Press Releases

Eastman announces closing of inaugural $500 million green bond issuance

Net proceeds will be allocated toward a portfolio of eligible green investments in support of Eastman’s sustainability goals

March 08, 2023

Press Releases

LUMENE launches Nordic Hydra Birch Dew Jelly in Eastman Cristal™ One E Renew

REBHAN uses the newest recyclable resin in the Eastman Renew portfolio for LUMENE sustainable packaging

March 02, 2023

Press Releases

Eastman announces pricing of $500 million 5.750% notes due 2033 in inaugural green bond offering

February 22, 2023

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Awards and recognition

Wall Street Journal named Eastman one of the 100 most sustainably managed companies 2020

The Wall Street Journal World’s Most Sustainably Managed Companies

2020 WSJ top 100 list

Fast Company's World Changing Ideas 2022

Fast Company's North American World Changing Ideas

2022 honorable mention

Barron's list of 100 Most Sustainable Companies

Awarded in 2021

The U.S. Plastics Pact

In 2020, Eastman became a founding member.

Responsible Care

For more than 30 years, we have incorporated Responsible Care® principles into our business to drive continual improvement in health, safety and environmental performance.

Eastman named on America's Most Just Companies list 2022

Just 100

Awarded in 2022 one of America's Most Just Companies

Fortune

2021 Change the World list

FTSE Russell

FTSE Russell (the trading name of FTSE International Limited and Frank Russell Company) confirms that Eastman has been independently assessed according to the FTSE4Good criteria and has satisfied the requirements to become a constituent of the FTSE4Good Index Series.

Human Rights Campaign

Scored 100

Global Commitment

Eastman is a signatory to the Ellen MacArthur Foundation Global Commitment, which unites more than 500 organizations behind a common vision of a circular economy for plastics.