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Transforming together

Our mission is to make sustainable textiles accessible to all. We make Eastman Naia cellulosic fibers with future generations in mind, so the environment is preserved and textiles are made more responsible. We're dedicated to creating a healthier textiles industry through our technologies, fiber innovations, collaborations and sustainable practices.

Our approach for Naia involves implementing sustainable practices to reduce our environmental footprint. We develop innovative fibers that are more eco-friendly, leveraging advanced technologies to solve the global waste crisis. We’re fostering collaborations to drive collective action, and we promote transparency and education to empower others.

Together, these efforts aim to transform the industry by minimizing waste, conserving resources, improving product quality, and improving the environmental and social impacts of textile production.

Sustainability goals

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It takes a team

Making sustainable change requires innovative people. That’s why we work with collaborators across the world. From designers and brands to researchers and industry sustainability experts, we’re looking for others to help us bring circularity to scale.

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Certifications

We’re widely recognized for our sustainable processes and materials.

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Molecular recycling

Certified recycled content* in Naia Renew is diverted from landfills and broken down to its basic building blocks via Eastman’s patented molecular recycling technology. This process produces a circular, fully traceable and biodegradable cellulosic fiber with a reduced carbon footprint by ~35% compared to our traditional Naia fiber.

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Sustainably sourced wood pulp

With full transparency from tree to fiber, Naia is responsibly sourced from sustainably managed pine and eucalyptus forests to ensure the protection of ancient and endangered forests.

Wood pulp sourcing policy
Wood pulp supplier source
CanopyStyle audit report

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Safe and environmentally sound chemical use

Naia cellulosic fiber is produced in a safe, closed-loop process where solvents are recycled back into the system for reuse. Naia is OEKO-TEX® 100 Product Class I certified and made with no hazardous chemicals listed on the ZDHC Manufacturing Restricted Substances List.

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Low-impact manufacturing process

Naia has an optimized, low-impact manufacturing process with a low tree-to-fiber carbon and water footprint. Naia has a third-party reviewed life cycle assessment compliant with ISO 14044 and is ranked on the Higg Materials Sustainability Index.

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Certified biodegradable and compostable

Naia and Naia Renew fibers have received the “OK biodegradable” and “OK compost” conformity marks from TÜV AUSTRIA, certifying the Eastman Naia portfolio of sustainable fibers is biodegradable and compostable.

Awards and recognition

Eastman ranks No. 7 on Woman Engineer magazine’s Top 50 Employers list for 2024
Woman Engineer Magazine Top 50 Employer

Eastman is ranked No. 7 in Woman Engineer Magazine among top 50 employers in 2024 for providing a positive work environment for women.

Minority Engineer Magazine has named Eastman as a top 50 employer for 2024 according to readers' choice.
Minority Engineer Magazine Top 50 Employer

Minority Engineer magazine named Eastman a Top 50 Employer for providing a positive work environment for minority groups.

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2024 Military Friendly

Awarded the 2024 Military Friendly Company designation for recruiting, hiring and training of veterans

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Human Rights Campaign

Scored 100 for corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ+ workplace inclusion.

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Best Corporate Citizens

Eastman is No. 16 overall and No. 2 in the materials sector on 3BL's Top 100 Corporate Citizens list, recognizing outstanding environmental, social and governance (ESG) transparency and performance.

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The U.S. Plastics Pact

In 2020, Eastman became a founding member.

Eastman has incorporated Responsible Care principles into business
Responsible Care

For more than 30 years, we have incorporated Responsible Care® principles into our business to drive continual improvement in health, safety and environmental performance.

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FTSE Russell

FTSE Russell (the trading name of FTSE International Limited and Frank Russell Company) confirms that Eastman has been independently assessed according to the FTSE4Good criteria and has satisfied the requirements to become a constituent of the FTSE4Good Index Series.

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Global Commitment

Eastman is a signatory to the Ellen MacArthur Foundation Global Commitment, which unites more than 500 organizations behind a common vision of a circular economy for plastics.

Eastman awarded VETS Indexes 4-star Employer for 2024
VETS Indexes 4-Star Employer for 2024

The award recognizes Eastman’s commitment to recruiting, hiring, retaining, developing, and supporting veterans and the military-connected community.

*Naia Renew recycled content is achieved by allocation of recycled waste material using a GRS-certified mass balance process.

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