October 11, 2023 – Eastman (NYSE: EMN) was named to Fortune magazine’s list of companies “changing the world.” The list aims to recognize companies that adhere to their corporate mission and goals, create value for business and society, and create positive social impact through the execution of their core business strategies. Fortune magazine's main selection criteria are measurable social impact, business performance and innovation level, focusing on the company's unique advantages in addressing major social challenges.
Eastman Chairman and CEO Mark Costa said: "At Eastman, we believe there are solutions to the world's challenges. Our innovation is driven by a specific purpose - to solve the world's toughest challenges by creating sustainable materials; our corporate strategy focuses Core Guiding Principles - Continue to lead Eastman towards carbon neutrality, a circular economy and social care by living our Purpose, Leadership and Code of Conduct; our teams work tirelessly to address these tough challenges. We are very excited to Receiving this distinction from Fortune Magazine.”
As a "pioneer of circular economy" revitalizer", Eastman ranked 17th among the 59 companies on this year's list. The "Changing the World" company list was compiled by Fortune magazine and Shared Value, a global leadership group. Launched jointly by Initiative. The final rankings are selected by Fortune magazine's editorial staff based on the magazine's reports and analysis. The "Changing the World" list aims to recognize companies that have made a positive social impact by executing their core business strategies. The most important evaluation factors include measurable social impact, business performance and level of innovation.