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Eastman

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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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31

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.

19

Industry Benchmark

Eastman's score of 31 is higher than 59% 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 Chemical Company reported total carbon emissions of approximately 5,526,585,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 1,011,020,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based), and 7,330,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 (business travel). The combined total for Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions was about 6,537,605,000 kg CO2e. This reflects a decrease from 2022, where Scope 1 emissions were approximately 5,970,870,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions (market-based) were about 799,008,000 kg CO2e. Eastman has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 30% reduction in Scope 1 emissions by 2030 from a 2020 baseline, and a similar 30% reduction in Scope 2 emissions by the same year. Additionally, the company targets near-zero emissions for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 by 2050. Their near-term goal includes a 32% reduction in these emissions by 2030, based on a 2017 baseline. The company has previously achieved significant reductions, such as a 40% decrease in greenhouse gas emissions from their Springfield, Massachusetts facility, and a 20% reduction from their Kingsport, Tennessee facility, both completed in the mid-2010s. Eastman's emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, and all figures are reported directly from Eastman Chemical Company. The company continues to focus on sustainability and reducing its carbon footprint as part of its long-term strategy.

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20192020202120222023
Scope 1
5,130,068,000
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
Scope 2
1,636,228,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000
0,000,000,000
Scope 3
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-
-
0,000,000

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

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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
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