The Ethisphere Institute today recognized 3M for ethics and integrity in business conduct and compliance for the fifth straight year. 3M is one of only a handful of industrial companies worldwide to be recognized this year.

Recognizing that corporate integrity, character and transparency impact the public trust of companies, the Ethisphere Institute defines and advances standards of ethical business practices through data-driven insights.

“Our company maintains an unwavering commitment to ethics and I am very proud of this acknowledgement from Ethisphere,” said Veena Lakkundi, 3M’s vice president and chief compliance officer. “At 3M, we achieve this when all of us at the company strive to live the 3M Code of Conduct. Our 91,000 employees have collectively won this award.”

3M’s Code of Conduct is central to the company’s playbook and viewed as a competitive advantage. It is an integral factor in 3M’s high reputation among consumers and across many industries. 3M leaders create and promote a workplace environment where compliance and ethical business conduct are expected and encouraged through a strong tone at the top and leading by example.

3M is one of only 135 companies around the world that were designated as a World’s Most Ethical Company. Ethisphere evaluates companies in five categories: ethics and compliance program, citizenship and corporate responsibility, culture of ethics, governance, and leadership, innovation and reputation.

You can learn more about 3M’s Code of Conduct and Business Compliance at:
https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/company-us/about-3m/compliance-business-conduct/

The full list of the 2018 World’s Most Ethical Companies can be found at:
https://www.worldsmostethicalcompanies.com/honorees/

About 3M
At 3M, we apply science in collaborative ways to improve lives daily. With $32 billion in sales, our 91,000 employees connect with customers all around the world. Learn more about 3M’s creative solutions to the world’s problems at www.3M.com or on Twitter @3M or @3MNews.

3MFanna Haile-Selassie, 651-736-0876Fhaile-Selassie@mmm.com