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Eastman Chemical Company Named Responsible Care Company of the Year

Tuesday 11. June 2013 - Eastman Chemical Company (NYSE:EMN) was named 2013 Responsible Care Company of the Year by the American Chemistry Council (ACC) in recognition of superior health, safety, environmental and security (HSE&S) performance.

This is ACC’s top honor given to member companies that have enhanced and embraced the Responsible Care ethic throughout their organizations.
“It is an honor to be recognized among our peers for excellence in a program and philosophy that is foundational to our health, safety, environmental and security program,” said Jim Rogers, Chairman and CEO. “This award is an affirmation of our commitment to Responsible Care and the work of Eastman team members to imbed its principles into the day-to-day conduct of our business.”
To be eligible for the Responsible Care Company of the Year award, companies must demonstrate they have surpassed specific Responsible Care performance criteria, including: a safety performance rating in the top 10 percent of companies in their size category, no significant process incidents in the previous year; positive performance measures in the areas of transportation safety, process safety and emissions reduction; and demonstrated improvements in HSE&S performance, product stewardship, distribution safety and emergency preparedness.
Eastman has incorporated Responsible Care principles in its business for almost 25 years. Some of the company’s key accomplishments during 2012 include:
Lowest recordable injury rate in the company’s history
Implementation of a corporate safety brand, “ALL IN FOR SAFETY,” that underscores the company’s commitment to safety anytime, anywhere
Sponsorship of three companies to become Responsible Care certified, helping to spread safe practices throughout the industry
Evidence of Responsible Care principles in Eastman’s sustainability reports that document commitment to continuous improvement in health, safety and the environment
Life cycle analysis conducted on various products
Significant improvements in managing energy, improving energy efficiency and reducing greenhouse gases, evident by being named 2012 and 2013 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year and receiving ACC Energy Efficiency awards for 20 consecutive years
Community Advisory Panels active at 11 sites
Responsible Care Management System certifications at the corporate headquarters and 6 sites in the United States
Participation in many global Responsible Care activities at sites around the world
Each year, ACC names 3 Responsible Care Company of the Year recipients – one each in the small, medium and large company categories. Eastman is the “large company” recipient. Other winners are Solvay North America and Niacet Corporation.
ACC President and CEO Cal Dooley stated, “Through leadership, passion and initiative, these three ACC member companies embody the industry’s commitment to excellence through Responsible Care. Their commitment to strong environmental performance, the safety of their workers and the health of the communities in which they operate are a model for the chemical industry as a whole.”