At 3M, we’re meeting the challenges of today by building what the world needs next. See our 2025 Global Impact Report and related metrics to learn about our actions and progress in 2024.
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At 3M, our sustainability strategy supports the achievement of our business objectives across all organizational functions and all three business groups. In alignment with this, we’re taking action to reignite our innovation engine, launch more new products, and achieve operational excellence in 2025 and beyond.
We remain aligned around our three sustainability pillars:
We’re reviewing our sustainability targets and refining them with a focus on carbon, water, and plastics. Emphasizing these major areas helps us streamline our efforts and supports 3M’s priorities of sustained organic revenue growth, operational performance, and effective capital deployment.
reduction in our scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions since 2019
reduction in our use of virgin fossil-based plastic since 2021
3M believes that good corporate governance practices serve the long-term interests of our stakeholders, strengthen 3M’s Board of Directors and management, and further enhance the public trust we’ve earned from more than a century of operating with unwavering integrity.
For more details on our governance practices, visit Corporate governance and Investor Relations.
At 3M, we bring together people who have different technical expertise, industry knowledge, mindsets, backgrounds, and experiences as a catalyst for innovation and growth. We’re committed to developing employees, building a culture of excellence, and providing competitive pay, benefits, and recognition programs.
Learn more at People and Community and Our employees.
At 3M, we are dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of integrity and transparency in all our operations. Our policies reflect our commitment to ethical business practices, compliance with laws and regulations, and respect for human rights and the environment.
See policies and other standards at Reports and resources.