Eastman Corporate Responsibility

People are at the heart of any business, and that's especially true at Eastman. For nearly a century, Eastman has been dedicated to delivering value our stakeholders. When our people thrive, our business thrives. And so do our communities. Eastman both protects and supports our workforce, neighbors and the communities in which we live and work.

Eastman’s societal strategy focuses on four core elements underscored by ethics and engagement:

  • Environment
  • Education
  • Economic Development
  • Empowerment

For more information on Eastman’s global corporate responsibility efforts, click here.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Eastman Designated "Military Friendly"

Diversity & Inclusion

Eastman Board Members Featured in WomenInc. Magazine
WomenInc. magazine announced the release of their 2018 WomenInc.’s Most Influential Corporate Directors listing, featuring a directory of over 560 directors serving on the boards of S&P 500/Big-Cap publicly held companies. We’re proud to have three Eastman board members featured.

Education

We Live Here. We Work Here. And You Can Too!
Eastman proudly hosted the fourth annual Manufacturing Day event yesterday at Dobyns-Bennett High School near the company's headquarters in Kingsport, Tennessee.

Education

Raising the Bar in Math and Science
Eastman’s MathElites and ScienceElites programs provide insightful and inspirational training to math and science teachers. Empowering teachers to apply fresh and creative teaching strategies and practical applications strengthens existing curriculum and is having an exponential impact in the classroom.

Education

IDEAcademy Fuels Insights Through World-Class Leadership Development Training
Social psychologist and author of the New York Times best-selling book Presence, Dr. Amy Cuddy, inspired more than 500 attendees to be their boldest selves at the 2018 IDEAcademy event held in Kingsport, Tennessee. Featuring thought leaders ranging from storytellers and sports enthusiasts to scientists and students, IDEAcademy had something for everyone around the theme of “Fueling insights. Driving transformation.”

Education

Eastman Honors National Merit Scholars
Eastman proudly honored seven students who qualified as National Merit Scholars. This year marked the 42nd year of Eastman’s partnership with the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. Over the years, Eastman has funded more than $2.4M in scholarships to approximately 600 children of Eastman employees.

Diversity & Inclusion

Eastman Team Members #PressForProgress to Celebrate IWD
In honor of International Women's Day (IWD) on March 8, Eastman team members around the world showed their support for advancing gender parity and reminded everyone of the need to #PressForProgress.

Events, Media & Communications

Dr. Amy Cuddy to Headline IDEAcademy 2018
Dr. Amy Cuddy, social psychologist and author of the New York Times best-selling book Presence: Bringing Your Boldest Self to Your Biggest Challenges, will headline IDEAcademy 2018, set for Sept. 18-19. Featuring thought leaders ranging from storytellers and sports enthusiasts to scientists and students, IDEAcademy promises something for everyone around the theme of “Fueling insights. Driving transformation.”

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Eastman Celebrates Women in Athletics
Eastman recognizes that sports can be a powerful platform to foster gender equality, empower young girls and women, and build leaders today and in the future. Earlier this month, the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame celebrated its 20th Anniversary, and Eastman’s Chief Legal & Sustainability Officer David Golden welcomed the Class of 2018.

Environment

Advocating for Action in Ocean Research
There is a good chance that weather is the most popular topic of conversation on Earth. And it’s telling that so few of those conversations mention the ocean even though the ocean is the fundamental driver of weather. Why?
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