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In September 2020, 3M became a Patron Sponsor of the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) SDG Ambition. The SDG Ambition is a UNGC Global Impact Initiative aimed at helping companies integrate the...
As the world continues to fight COVID-19, proper use of face coverings is one of the most important things you can do to help control the spread of the virus. According to the U.S. CDC, wearing a...
The launch of 3M’s first-ever Global Diversity, Equity & Inclusion report is not only a milestone in our commitment to increasing transparency as a company and creating greater equity in the...
Since early in the pandemic, pharmaceutical companies around the world have been racing to develop therapeutics to combat COVID-19. These companies recognized an urgent need to rapidly scale up on...
Through global challenges of all kinds, 3M has partnered with governments and industry partners to help the world recover. The COVID-19 pandemic has been a pressure test of our system. It has...
If you watched the 59th U.S. Presidential Inauguration Jan. 20, you might have noticed one common accessory on multiple attendees: 3M’s N95 respirators. Specifically, the Aura Particle...
COVID-19 has changed just about everything about everyday life – including how people volunteer. But 3Mers across the globe are showing that community involvement doesn’t stop in times of...
Whether we have noticed or not, there are persisting forces shaping the world around us. These megatrends enable us to consider our world 5 to 10 years – or more – into the future to help us...
To mark the ongoing global fight against COVID-19 and to raise awareness of the lessons being learned during the pandemic, the United Nations has declared Dec. 27 the International Day of Epidemic...
When the world faced disruption as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, organizations across the globe pivoted their operations to fit critical needs. 3M was no different, responding early and...
Every 3M plant has a lot of moving parts. From the machinery itself to the technology that keeps it up to date, everything stays in working condition thanks to IT and maintenance 3Mers who work...
Peter Diamandis calls the inconsistent use of face masks during the pandemic our “crisis within a crisis.” “We understand that masks can be ill-fitting, uncomfortable and unfashionable",...
A tech challenge to invent a better way to track polar bears is moving out of the lab and into the Arctic. Wild polar bears are testing out new prototypes created by 3M scientists through a...
If your team typically produces plastic film for consumer electronics, you might not expect to fill a crucial need during a pandemic. But that’s exactly what happened to the team at the 3M film...
According to the World Health Organization World Report on Disability, 15% of the world’s population, or more than 1 billion people, are living with a disability. Of this number, it is estimated...
Since the onset of the pandemic, home improvement has experienced renewed interest and enthusiasm from consumers. From beginners to experienced do-it-yourselfers, finding innovative solutions that...
When the COVID-19 pandemic began, 3M plant managers were faced with the challenge of leading a team of dedicated frontline workers in an unprecedented situation. They had to determine how to...
Throughout the course of a workday, it’s normal to run into roadblocks. But if these problems are making it hard to complete your day-to-day duties, it is time to work some extra self-care into...
With the pandemic having a major impact on global air travel, the industry is looking for solutions that could help bolster passenger confidence and promote an industry recovery. That’s why 3M...
While the ways we collaborate at work and teach in schools have changed over time, whiteboards have remained remarkably the same. This observation kicked-off research by the Post-it® Brand to...
Sweet kicks! Nike and 3M have teamed up for a highly anticipated, design-led collaboration that features best-in-class 3M innovation applied to iconic sneaker franchises like Force, Air Max and...
3M has created a new leadership role to accelerate our efforts to advance diversity, inclusion, equity and social justice inside and outside 3M. James Momon will join 3M on Dec. 15 as vice...
South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem, U.S. Senator John Thune, U.S. Senator Mike Rounds and U.S. Congressman Dusty Johnson joined 3M leaders for a Nov. 6 ribbon cutting to mark a major expansion at 3M’
This year, Katrina Hale has had to change how she looked for new talent at the Society of Women Engineers annual conference. “I usually walk in in my cowboy boots and work the room,” the 3M...
At 3M, we are proud to employ veterans, and value the leadership and teamwork they bring to the organization. One of these veterans who brings so much to 3M is Nathan Flint, a former Lightwheel...
For Demetrius Caston, the past few months have been a challenge. Demetrius works at 3M’s DeKalb, Illinois, distribution center as a warehouse operator. The distribution center was deemed an...
If consumers feel like they’ve spent much of 2020 scrubbing, sanitizing and hunting for cleaning supplies, they’re right – so much so that a new survey* commissioned by Scotch-Brite™ Brand...
3M scientists helping the world get back outside Being a polymer scientist working on advanced materials technologies for biopharmaceutical purification solutions is as complex – and...
As the pandemic brought the world to a halt in 2020, 3M announced in April an initiative to provide $5 million in grants for COVID-19 research and development at leading education institutions in...
It goes without saying — 2020 has been an especially tough year. From managing work-life balance to parenting while working from home, each person has their own unique set of struggles that can...
While the pandemic can make even the most routine tasks a challenge, a couple of students at the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University – commonly known as Virginia Tech – have...
A partnership that started 30 years ago between a New York-based provider of services to people who are blind and a global manufacturer continues today, helping to improve lives in both organizations.
Is it possible to develop a safe vaccine in a year or in 18 months when the typical timeline for a vaccine is usually closer to five years? As scientists rush to develop COVID-19 vaccines, safety...
Forbes and JUST Capital came out with their list of America’s Most Just Companies in 2021, and 3M was recognized as the top performer among all companies in the Industrial Goods sector in issues...
In association with the American Chemical Society (ACS), 3M is celebrating National Chemistry Week (NCW) and its theme of ‘Sticking with Chemistry’ by paying homage to nearly 100 years of 3M...
Graphic designers, art directors and creatives of all types now have access to a powerful tool – one that’s described as a “visual spellcheck for design,” embedded within a popular design...
Laura Lara Rodriguez, Research Specialist, discovered her love for STEM at a young age, thanks to the encouragement of those around her. Born in Colombia, her parents motivated her to work hard...
No single organization can create racial equity on its own. It will take communities, workplaces and governments coming together to drive real and lasting change. That’s why we formed the 3M...
Earlier this year, before the pandemic was widespread in the United States, a small team of scientists at our Aston, Pennsylvania, plant reported out on their progress and deliverables against...
“Nobody thought it would work, but I said, ‘what the heck, let’s give it a try anyway.’” Ken Wood, a product developer at 3M, had an idea. He knew it was a longshot, but if successful...
If the world’s biggest challenges are to be solved, science will lead the way. That’s the takeaway from the annual 3M State of Science Index (SOSI). This year’s survey shows that the image...
As 3M continues to fight the global pandemic from every angle and helps ensure a safe supply of needed personal protective equipment, 3M has expanded its region-specific resources to report and...
Today, 3M joined a coalition of publicly owned utilities, businesses, and trade and business associations in filing a legal challenge to newly announced restrictions on certain per- and...
As COVID-19 necessitated business closures and stay-at-home orders across the U.S., Americans had to quickly find new ways to do everyday tasks. Grocery runs became grocery deliveries, take-out...
If we’ve learned anything during the pandemic, it’s that there’s significant and positive power in creating a virtual community. #Proud3Mer has been one of those impactful virtual moments...
Before the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States, you may not have heard of N95 respirators or thought about how they differ from everyday face coverings or medical masks. But there are some...
As a company rooted in scientific exploration and the belief that every problem has a solution, in 2019, 3M embarked on a journey to calculate downstream Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions....
The world changed when George Floyd died. Our company, our communities, our society at large is now more aware and engaged when it comes to social justice, racial equity and inclusion. Still, many...
3M launches hundreds of new products each year, spanning nearly every industry. Beginning in 2019, each 3M product entering the new product commercialization process will include a Sustainability...
Damage in Orange County, Texas following Hurricane Laura Photo credit Scott Calvin, 3M Regional Sales Rep Hurricane Laura made landfall in the U.S. last week, going from a Category 1 storm to a...