EPA Once Again Honors Eastman Chemical Company with ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year - Sustained Excellence Recognition
(Thomson Reuters ONE) -
KINGSPORT, Tenn., April 6, 2015 - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
has recognized Eastman Chemical Company (NYSE:EMN) with a 2015 ENERGY STAR(®
)Partner of the Year - Sustained Excellence Award for the richness of its energy
management program and continued leadership in superior energy management.
Through its partnership with the ENERGY STAR program since 2008, Eastman has
made impactful improvements in its energy performance, resulting in energy
intensity reductions, cost savings and lowered emissions.
After being the first chemical company to be named ENERGY STAR Partner of the
Year in 2012 and 2013, Eastman received the ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year -
Sustained Excellence Award, EPA's highest ENERGY STAR honor, in 2014. The
recognition by EPA with the Sustained Excellence Award again this year reaffirms
Eastman's commitment to its energy management program.
"It is an honor to be recognized once again by the EPA with the ENERGY STAR
Partner of the Year - Sustained Excellence Award," said Mark Costa, Chairman and
CEO of Eastman. "This achievement is a testament to the hard work and commitment
of the men and women at Eastman who continue to chart new territory for our
industry in sustainability. I could not be more proud of our worldwide energy
team and deeply appreciate the tremendous effort required throughout the company
to drive improvements and achieve this recognition."
The ENERGY STAR program provides a proven energy management strategy that has
helped Eastman achieve important reductions in energy use and greenhouse gas
emissions. Key accomplishments of Eastman's nationally recognized energy
management program include:
* Continuing to focus on energy intensity improvement; since 2008, Eastman has
improved intensity by nearly 8-percent, equating to a reduction in
greenhouse gas emissions of one billion pounds.
* Integrating additional manufacturing sites into the worldwide energy
program.
* Receiving awards recognizing energy efficiency efforts including the ENERGY
STAR Combined Heat and Power Award and for the 21st consecutive year,
American Chemistry Council Energy Efficiency Awards.
* Continuing to reap the benefits of building improvements with two buildings
finishing in the Top 10 in EPA's National Building Competition.
Additionally, Eastman spent the year promoting ENERGY STAR benefits and
resources through its campaign, "Be a star. Help the planet." The campaign,
featuring children of Eastman employees dressed as super heroes, directs viewers
to Eastman's ENERGY STAR website, www.eastman.com/ENERGYSTAR, for additional
tools and resources.
"The involvement of Eastman's senior management in our energy program has been a
key to our success," said Sharon Nolen, manager of Eastman's worldwide energy
program. "I appreciate the support we receive from management, including
funding, resources and encouragement to continue our efforts. None of these
improvements could have been made, however, without the contributions of many
employees around the globe. Their dedication coupled with our participation in
ENERGY STAR's industrial program continues to enable us to make improvements."
EPA's annual ENERGY STAR Awards honor organizations that have made outstanding
contributions to protecting the environment through superior energy efficiency.
The award winners are selected from nearly 16,000 partners that participate in
the ENERGY STAR program and will be recognized at an awards ceremony in
Washington, D.C., on April 20, 2015.
Eastman Chemical Company
Eastman is a global specialty chemicals 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 2014 revenues of approximately
$9.5 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.
ENERGY STAR
ENERGY STAR was introduced by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in 1992
as a voluntary market-based partnership to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
through increased energy efficiency. Today, ENERGY STAR offers businesses and
consumers energy-efficient solutions to save energy, money, and help protect the
environment for future generations.
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Contact:
Amanda Allman
Eastman Chemical Company
aallman(at)eastman.com
423.229.1025
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