3M’s innovative work environment has earned it the loyalty of employees around the world, as well as the recognition of the following publications and organizations:
- In 2008, for the third year running, Fortune magazine listed 3M in its “Top 20 Most Admired Companies.”
- In 2008, for the fifth year running, 3M received the ENERGY STAR “Sustained Excellence in Energy Management Award” from the U.S. Environmentals Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy.
- Chief Executive magazine named 3M in “The 2007 Top 20 Best Companies for Leaders.”
- Fortune magazine (2007) listed 3M in the “100 Top MBA Employers.”
- 3M ranked #18 on Fortune Magazine's list of “Top Companies for Leaders 2007” for North America.
- 3M was #2 on Selling Power magazine’s “Best Companies to Sell For” in manufacturing (2005, 2006, 2007).
- 3M was #30 on The CRO magazine's list of "100 Best Corporate Citizens 2007."
- 3M appeared in R&D Magazine's top 10 list of "The World's Best R&D Companies."
