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Eastman Chemical Company is a global company that manufactures and markets a broad portfolio of chemicals, fibers, and plastics. Since its earliest days, Eastman has focused on energy efficiency. The company's commitment to continuous improvement has advanced to a new level with a restructured corporate-wide energy program. This corporate program now has broad participation and executive-level support that uses ENERGY STAR resources, corporate initiatives, and designated funding to improve energy efficiency. Additionally, the Eastman energy management program strives to continuously improve energy efficiency and minimize overall impact while contributing to regulatory compliance.
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Contact Information:
Eastman Chemical Company
P.O. Box 431
Kingsport, TN 37662
423-229-2000
Gaining Executive Support
Eastman Chemical Company has a long history of driving energy improvements through its energy program which was fine-tuned during 2011 through the use of ENERGY STAR Guidelines for Energy Management. Eastman's energy program is an overall corporate program with broad participation and executive-level support. The newly updated energy policy was signed and endorsed by Eastman Chairman and CEO. Additionally, the Corporate Energy Manager meets on a monthly basis with the Vice President and General Manager of Worldwide Manufacturing Support and reports quarterly to the Worldwide Manufacturing Team. Furthermore, the Corporate Energy Manager also reports quarterly to the Executive Steering Team, which includes three of the eight Eastman Executive Team members.