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Eastman

Eastman Chemical Company, commonly referred to as Eastman, is a leading global specialty materials company headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1920, Eastman has established a strong presence in various operational regions, including North America, Europe, and Asia. The company operates primarily within the chemical industry, focusing on innovative solutions in advanced materials, chemicals, and fibres. Eastman’s core products include specialty plastics, coatings, and additives, which are distinguished by their high performance and sustainability features. With a commitment to innovation, Eastman has achieved notable milestones, such as the development of sustainable alternatives to traditional materials. Recognised for its market leadership, Eastman continues to drive advancements in the industry, positioning itself as a trusted partner for customers seeking quality and innovation.

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42

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Chemicals industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

14

Industry Benchmark

Eastman's score of 42 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Eastman's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Eastman reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 6,537,605,000 kg CO2e, comprising 5,526,585,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 1,011,020,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for carbon neutrality in its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2050. To achieve this, Eastman has established a near-term target of reducing these emissions by 32% by 2030, using 2017 as the baseline year. In 2022, Eastman's emissions were approximately 6,769,878,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 5,970,870,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 799,008,000 kg CO2e. The company has consistently disclosed its emissions data, demonstrating transparency in its sustainability efforts. Eastman's long-term strategy includes significant reductions in both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, with a target to reduce absolute emissions by one-third by 2030. This commitment reflects the company's dedication to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint in the chemical manufacturing industry.

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Scope 1
5,130,068,000
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Scope 2
1,636,228,000
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0,000,000,000
Scope 3
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0,000,000
00,000,000,000
0,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Eastman's primary industry is Chemicals nec, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Eastman is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Eastman is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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