3M

3M is a global materials science and manufacturing company, employing 62,000 people in 50 countries around the world. Its main business focus is on developing innovative products for consumer; safety & industrial and transportation & electronics markets.  The company has 49 technology platforms which are integral to its business success, providing a foundation for innovation and product development across the industries it serves. In terms of sustainability, 3M has reduced its scope 1 and scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 59.1 per cent since 2019.  It has reduced its use of virgin fossil-based plastic by almost 99 million pounds (lbs) since 2021 and it has seen a 21.4 per cent increase in water efficiency across all its operations since 2019.  The company gave $56.6 million in cash and product donations to education, community and environmental programmes in 2024.