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3M Sustainability Actions

Promoted green jobs

3M published material saying that green jobs matter more as natural resources become scarcer. It said employees should think of their roles as green jobs, meaning jobs that help reduce environmental harm or support cleaner ways of working. The company linked this to climate action, energy efficiency, decarbonization, and sustainable infrastructure. It also said it was sharing this message with communities to build awareness of green skills and careers in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM).

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Discussed circular economy design

3M was described in an EY podcast as a company working on product design and manufacturing changes that support the circular economy, which means keeping materials in use for longer and cutting waste. The discussion covered ideas such as better material sourcing, reselling byproducts, right-to-repair, and end-of-life management. The podcast also said 3M has looked at ways to reduce waste while keeping product performance high.

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Simplified supply chains

In its 2024 proxy statement, 3M said it carried out a major restructuring in 2023. As part of that, it cut management layers, simplified supply chains, and streamlined its global go-to-market model. This is not a direct environmental claim on its own, but simpler supply chains can sometimes make it easier to manage risk, track materials, and improve efficiency.

Used ESG reporting training

A LinkedIn Learning course on ESG reporting explained the basics of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) data and reporting. The course content said ESG reporting helps companies measure goals, track progress, and communicate risks and results. While this is not proof of 3M’s own reporting performance, it shows the kind of framework used when a company wants to publish and manage sustainability data in a structured way.

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