Eastman Issues 2016 Sustainability Report

Eastman Issues 2016 Sustainability Report

KINGSPORT, Tenn., August 2, 2016 - Eastman Chemical Company today announced the release of its 2016 sustainability report, Leadership. Innovation. Impact. Covering empirical data through 2015 and highlights through early 2016, the report continues to provide a review of the company's progress against its sustainability strategy and goals and is compliant with Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) guidelines.

"At Eastman, sustainability is about creating value, and by its very nature, sustainability is a process of continual improvement and learning," said David A. Golden, senior vice president, chief legal & sustainability officer, and corporate secretary. "There is no end point to the journey. I'm proud of the progress we've made, and I'm honored to serve as Eastman's steward of sustainability as we move toward the next horizon on our journey."

Eastman's report is available in a fully interactive online format and has an option to "build your own report" for customized downloading and printing.  Highlights include increased focus on innovation, including examples where sustainability and innovation intersect; continued focus on environmental stewardship and improvement, including energy efficiency, water and climate change; and strengthened collaborations to drive positive change through Eastman's corporate responsibility efforts.

The report is available at www.eastman.com/sustainability.

Eastman Chemical Company
Eastman is a global specialty chemical company that produces a broad range of products found in items people use every day.  With a portfolio of specialty businesses, Eastman works with customers to deliver innovative products and solutions while maintaining a commitment to safety and sustainability.  Its market-driven approaches take advantage of world-class technology platforms and leading positions in attractive end-markets such as transportation, building and construction and consumables. Eastman focuses on creating consistent, superior value for all stakeholders.  As a globally diverse company, Eastman serves customers in approximately 100 countries and had 2015 revenues of approximately $9.6 billion.  The company is headquartered in Kingsport, Tennessee, USA and employs approximately 15,000 people around the world. For more information, visit www.eastman.com.

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Eastman Chemical Company
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