CEO-Led Commitment

Long before the concept of sustainability came to the forefront of corporate consciousness, 3M served as a leader for reducing its impact on the environment while conserving resources through its breakthrough Pollution Prevention Pays (3P) program. What began as a pioneering concept over 30 years ago continues today because sustainability is integral to 3M’s values. The company’s commitment to the highest standards of ethical business conduct and consistent practices worldwide are helping 3M meet the needs of society today while allowing the people of future generations to meet their needs.

Over the next few years 3M will continue to build on its world-leading progress by reducing volatile air emissions by an additional 25 percent, improving energy efficiency by 20 percent, and reducing waste by 20 percent. In addition, 3M will continue to address global climate change and greenhouse gas emissions. The company has already exceeded its goal to reduce absolute greenhouse gas emissions by 50 percent from a 1990 base year.

In recognition of 3M’s commitment to sustainability, the company is consistently included in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index, which tracks the performance of the leading sustainability-driven companies worldwide. 3M leads the diversified industrial sector of Index because of the company’s deep and far reaching sustainability programs.

3M proved long ago that a company can be competitive and profitable and also a responsible citizen. We will continue to demonstrate that principle through our actions.

George Buckley
Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer