- Eastman (EMN, Financial) recognized as a 4 Star Employer at the 2025 VETS Indexes Employer Awards.
- The award underscores Eastman's strong commitment to supporting veterans and military-connected communities.
- A total of 294 organizations were recognized out of 349 participants in this year's awards.
Eastman (EMN) has been awarded the prestigious 4 Star Employer recognition in the 2025 VETS Indexes Employer Awards. The accolade highlights the company's exceptional efforts in recruiting, hiring, and supporting U.S. military veterans and their families, emerging as a benchmark for other organizations. The award underscores Eastman's dedication to creating a veteran-inclusive culture and fostering employee development and retention.
Travis Smith, Executive Vice President and executive sponsor for EVETS, Eastman's veterans resource group, stated, "We are honored to be recognized once again for our support of U.S. military veterans, guard members, and reservists. The training they receive through their military service is invaluable to Eastman and contributes to our ongoing success."
This year, 349 organizations participated in the VETS Indexes Employer Awards survey, with 294 being recognized across various award levels, including 5 Star, 4 Star, 3 Star, and Recognized Employer. The in-depth evaluation covered five key categories: veteran recruitment/hiring, employee development/retention, veteran-inclusive policies, support for the National Guard and Reserves, and military spouse/family support.
Founded in 1920, Eastman is a global specialty materials company headquartered in Kingsport, Tennessee, USA. The company employs approximately 14,000 people worldwide and reported a revenue of approximately $9.4 billion in 2024. Eastman's dedication to safety and sustainability, coupled with its innovative growth model, has allowed it to maintain leading positions in key markets such as transportation, building and construction, and consumables.
George Altman, president of VETS Indexes, praised Eastman's efforts, stating, "Eastman has demonstrated exceptional support for veterans and the military-connected community, earning the organization one of the most prestigious awards possible in the VETS Indexes Employer Awards program. Eastman's program can serve as a model for others."
For more information about Eastman and its veteran support initiatives, visit their website at www.eastman.com.
