3M
3M Company, commonly known as 3M, is a global leader in innovation and technology, headquartered in Deutschland (DE). Founded in 1902, 3M has evolved into a diversified multinational corporation, operating in various regions including North America, Europe, and Asia. The company is renowned for its extensive portfolio across multiple industries, including healthcare, consumer goods, and industrial solutions. 3M's core products range from adhesive tapes and abrasives to advanced medical supplies and personal protective equipment. What sets 3M apart is its commitment to research and development, which has led to numerous groundbreaking innovations. With a strong market position, 3M has consistently been recognised for its sustainability efforts and contributions to improving everyday life, making it a trusted name in both consumer and industrial markets.
DitchCarbon Score
How does 3M's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
Industry Average
Mean score of companies in the Paper Products industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Industry Benchmark
3M's score of 10 is lower than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
3M's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, 3M reported total carbon emissions of approximately 161,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3, 8,790,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, and 8,230,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. This reflects an increase in emissions across all scopes compared to 2022, where emissions were about 138,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3, 8,500,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, and 6,330,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. Despite these figures, 3M has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The company is headquartered in Germany (DE) and continues to navigate the complexities of carbon management within its operations.
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.
3M is not committed to any reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
