Eastman has released its 2023 Sustainability Report, “A Better Circle,” which showcases the specialty material company’s efforts to mitigate climate change, mainstream circularity, and care for a growing global population.
“A highlight of the report is our progress in building one of the world’s largest material-to-material molecular recycling facilities in Kingsport, Tennessee, which is set to go online this year,” said Laurel Baysal, Eastman’s director of sustainability. “It shows how Eastman is leading the way in helping solve the global plastic waste crisis.”
A second molecular recycling plant is planned for Normandy, France, and a third is planned for another U.S. location.
“It’s important that we embed sustainability throughout the entire company, not just in specific initiatives or reports,” Baysal added. “That should guide our decision-making processes and behaviors and shape our individual goals.”
That’s why Baysal spearheaded an effort to develop this year’s sustainability report in-house. Work was done by a large cross-functional team across brand, design, photography and sustainability, with input from a wide variety of other subject matter experts.
Members of the sustainability team are assigned to work throughout the company to drive progress on Eastman’s sustainability strategy to ensure that quality of life is protected for generations to come.