Business Conduct

Throughout 3M's more than 100 years, we have worked hard to earn our reputation of trust, integrity and ethical business practices. Guiding us are 3M's Business Conduct Policies and the values that are at the core of our company. Our Business Conduct Policies spell out what lawful and ethical conduct mean in every aspect of our operations -- from key decisions about 3M's strategic direction to everyday decisions and conduct on the job everywhere in the world where 3M does business.

Although 3M has business operations in more than 60 countries, we have only one set of Business Conduct Polices that apply globally. It sets a high standard of conduct for every employee. The 3M Business Conduct Manual helps define our everyday ethical and lawful business conduct. This manual is available to employees electronically and in print.

All 3M employees, supervisors, managers and other leaders are responsible for understanding the legal and policy requirements that apply to their jobs and for reporting any suspected violations of the law or 3M's Business Conduct Policies. Training is provided to help employees understand their responsibilities and the resources available to them. Executives and managers also are accountable for creating and promoting, by sound leadership and good example, a workplace environment in which compliance and ethical business conduct are expected and encouraged.