Sustainability
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2021 Sustainability ReportView Sustainability Report
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3M invests in TPG Rise Climate fundLearn more here
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3M commits to achieve carbon neutrality, reduce water use, and improve water qualityLearn more here
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3M commits to reduce dependence on virgin fossil-based plastic by 125M pounds by 2025Learn more here
Applying science to improve lives
3M has a long-standing commitment to sustainability and it is a core value of our company. Our consistent industry leadership is evident in the establishment of our ground-breaking Pollution Prevention Pays program in 1975, which continues to thrive, as well as more recent initiatives, including our shift to renewable energy sources, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, increasing circular solutions and growing our skills-based volunteering programs. Together with our employees, customers, partners, governments and communities, 3M is committed to a science-based, collaborative approach to solving shared global challenges and improving lives.
Our Strategy
In this pivotal time for our planet, our strategic Sustainability framework directs our efforts to areas biggest impact. Learn more about our commitment.
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Science for CircularDesign solutions that do more with less material, advancing a global circular economy.
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Science for ClimateInnovate to decarbonize industry, accelerate global climate solutions and improve our environmental footprint.
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Science for CommunityCreate a more positive world through science, and inspire people to join us.
Sustainability at 3M
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Starting in 2002, we published our first fully integrated GRI report following the G2 guidelines. Aimed at 3M employees, job seekers, suppliers, customers, and Sustainability media, our Annual Sustainability Report provides an externally verified picture of where the company stands in its mission to improve lives.
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We’ve made substantial progress against our ambitious 2025 goals that include energy, water, and climate targets. Our goals are tracked regularly and progress updated annually in our Sustainability Report.
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Check out the latest stories about how 3M’s people, products, and technology are changing the world. Learn more about 3M’s sustainable innovation.
A message from our CEO
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“At 3M we are a purpose-driven enterprise. We know that we can grow our business while collaborating to solve some of humanity’s greatest challenges. And we know that innovation isn’t innovation without sustainability.”
Mike Roman
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, 3M
Supporting access to electricity in Kalimantan, Indonesia
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3Mgives, our global social investment arm, awarded a USD 50,000 grant to Wahana Visi Indonesia to support its Solar Panel Installation project.
The solar panels will enable more than 2,000 people in Bengkayang, West Kalimantan to access electricity. Children in the village will then be able to study with electric lights, instead of by candlelight. The installation of the solar panels started in November 2021 and will be completed for 96 houses in November 2022.
