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 2009, for the fourth year running, Fortune magazine listed 3M in its “Top 20 Most Admired Companies.”
- 3M is among America's favorites companies according to the results of the ninth-annual Harris Interactive Reputation Quotient Survey. 3M ranked no. 4 on the list. Companies were evaluated based on emotional appeal, products and services, social responsibility, vision and leadership, workplace environment and financial performance.
- In 2008, for the fifth year running, 3M received the ENERGY STAR “Sustained Excellence in Energy Management Award” from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy.
- Listed at #2 in its industry sector in Newsweek Magazine's Green Rankings list.
- 3M ranked no. 1 by Chief Executive magazine in “The 2008 Top 20 Best Companies for Leaders.”
- Fortune magazine (2009) listed 3M in the “100 Top MBA Employers.”
- 3M was #2 on Selling Power magazine’s “Best Companies to Sell For” in manufacturing (2005, 2006, 2007, 2008).
- 3M appeared in R&D Magazine's top 10 list of "The World's Best R&D Companies."
- The National Black MBA Association Twin Cities Chapter named 3M as its Corporate Partner of The Year.
- 100% rating award for Best Places to Work by the Human Rights Campaign.
- 3M was recognized by CareerXroads as having one of the top 25 corporate recruiting web sites.
- 3M was highlighted for its best practices in Leadership Assessment, Succession and Development by the Society of Human Resource Management.
- 3M was recognized as a Best Diversity Company by the readers of Diversity/Careers magazine and website in 2009.
