Vision

3M's commitment is to actively contribute to sustainable development through environmental protection, social responsibility and economic progress. That means meeting the needs of society today, while respecting the ability of future generations to meet their needs.

3M: The Company

3M is a global technology company. Its brand names such as Post-It and Scotchgard are familiar throughout the world selling in nearly 200 countries.

Structured as seven business companies: Consumer and the office; Display and graphics; Electro and communications; Health care; Industrial; Safety; Security and protection services; Transportation
Through these businesses 3M has companies in more than 60 countries employing over 67,000 staff and generating worldwide sales of $20 billion. 3Ms CSR is reflected on the company values that focused on sustainability and better ways of doing things.

3M: The company values

Pursuing Challenge with Passion
3Ms growth and success have been driven by our robust capability to solve problems. This passion, curiosity and ingenuity have resulted in dramatic improvements in our impact to the environment and product solutions for our customers. These achievements are possible because of 3M's world-renowned innovation and our commitment to the highest standards of ethical business practices where ever we operate. George Buckley, Chairman, 3M Board of Directors , President & CEO 2005-2012 (3M.com)

Solving the challenges for our Customers

3M has established a sustainability goal to challenge its employees around the world to invent even more products in the environmental solutions space

3M Sustainability Goals
Reducing air emissions by 15% (from a 2010 base year) Reducing solid waste by 10%. Improving energy efficiency another 25%. Development of water conservation plans in areas with scarce or stressed water resources.
George Buckley, Chairman, 3M Board of Directors , President & CEO 2005-2012 (3M.com)

3M: The strategic principles

Economic Success: Build lasting customer relationships by developing differentiated, practical, and ingenious solutions
to their sustainability challenges.

Environmental Stewardship: Provide practical solutions and products to address environmental challenges for 3M and its
customers.

Social Responsibility: Engage key stakeholders in dialogue and take action to improve sustainability performance.

3Ms sustainability objectives: Managing environmental footprint Developing solutions that address environmental and social challenges for customers and society Assuring 3Ms products are safe for their intended use through their entire lifecycle Assuring the appropriate management of any 3M health and safety issues that may touch customers, neighbors, and the public Maintaining a safe and healthy workplace Satisfying customers with superior quality and value Providing a supportive, flexible work environment Supporting local needs and education in communities where 3M employees live and work Conducting business with uncompromising honesty and integrity Providing an attractive return for investors