Sustainability

Sustainability at 3M

Since 1932, 3M has been at the forefront of companies adopting programs and policies to ensure environmental protection, social responsibility, and economic vitality.

Did you know?

3M has been ranked as the #2 Best Global Green Brand!
(According to the 2011 Interbrand Study for Best Global Green Brands)

3M's Environmental Progress Timeline

3M has demonstrated a long-standing commitment to help protect health, improve safety and promote a better environment. As a company, we are committed to sustainable, environmentally responsible growth. We are harnessing this knowledge and expertise to provide our customers with products that have a positive impact on the environment by helping conserve energy and resources, as well as reducing waste.

Environmental Solutions

To help our customers address their environmental and energy challenges, 3M offers a wide range of products, showcased in our new 2012 Environmental Solutions Catalog (PDF, 12.6 MB). Starting on page 22 of the document, for example, you can learn more about our Filtrete™ Commercial HVAC Filters and the breadth of our other innovative solutions for Building Management. Take a look at the Energy and Lighting Solutions that 3M has to offer, and learn more about fire protection products.

2012 3M Environmental Solutions Catalog

3M has a solution

"...3M learned a few things over the last 40 years and now offers this catalog of products developed from 3M innovation to help customers achieve sustainability goals — whether they are saving energy, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, or purchasing products that are made with fewer solvents, 3M has a solution."
George W. Buckley,
Chairman, President and CEO

Facility managers, building owners, engineers, as well as purchasing and operations managers will find this catalog helpful as they are looking for solutions that will help them achieve their sustainability goals.

Also, customers interested in 3M products and solutions for buildings, will find our 2011 Environmental Solutions for Buildings Catalog (PDF, 6.2 MB) very helpful.