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.

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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.

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Press releases

Naia™ from Eastman maintains dark green shirt in latest Canopy Report

November 28, 2023

Stories

Eastman releases 2023 Sustainability Report

November 16, 2023

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Press releases

Eastman and Food City announce partnership to bring additional plastic recycling options to the region

November 15, 2023

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Awards and recognition

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The U.S. Plastics Pact

In 2020, Eastman became a founding member.

Eastman has incorporated Responsible Care principles into business
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 ranked in the FTSE4Good index
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.

Eastman received a score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign
Human Rights Campaign

Scored 100

New Plastics Economy Global Commitment
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.

Forbes Net Zero Leaders 2023
Forbes Net Zero Leaders 2023

Eastman is No. 46 on the Forbes Net Zero Leaders list. which highlights the top 100 U.S. public companies positioning themselves to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and ultimately offset them by 2050.

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Best Corporate Citizens

Eastman is No. 16 overall and No. 2 in the materials sector on 3BL's Top 100 Corporate Citizens list, recognizing outstanding environmental, social and governance (ESG) transparency and performance.