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Being a woman in the tech industry can pose unique challenges: being the only woman in the room, finding “balance” between family and working life and combating unconscious biases against...

Today’s manufacturing field looks immensely different than it did 20 years ago in the United States. Manufacturing jobs are increasingly high tech and blend engineering, computer and traditional...

3M testified to a United States Senate Subcommittee about actions the company has taken to fight fraud, price gouging and counterfeiting of personal protective equipment to help protect lives...

On Earth Day, 3M is committing to reduce our use of new plastic made from petroleum. By 2025, we aim to achieve a new sustainability goal: reduce dependence on virgin fossil-based plastic by 125...

Spring cleaning has taken on a new meaning since COVID-19, even as vaccines steadily roll out around the world. We’ve bought cleaning sprays in bulk, ready to protect our homes from germs and...

During National Volunteer Week, we celebrate 3Mers who get involved to make a difference in their communities. 3Mers like Caroline Ylitalo, a division scientist in the Personal Safety Division who...

During Earth Month, 3M is celebrating the many ways we give back to the environment and sharing how our global footprint expands this positive impact in a series of stories. These stories share...

The year 2020 wasn’t all bad for retired 3Mer Pete Steinhagen. The COVID-19 pandemic freed him up to hang dry wall and paint his garage. “I called it my COVID project,” said Pete. He and his...

As part of our overall commitment to creating greater equity in our communities, business practices and workplaces, 3M is setting a new global, education-focused goal. The company will advance...

Chris of 3M and his daughter Erica had what may be one of the world’s most unusual perspectives on the COVID-19 pandemic. He saw it from the supply lines, working to get 3M personal protective...

Megatrend Spotlight: Earlier this year, 3M shared the megatrends we see shaping the next 5-10 years of life on this planet. To understand the source of these trends, and their impact around the...

World Health Day is observed during the global celebration of Earth Month, and at 3M, improving the health of our planet and its people go hand in hand. Through continued innovation and the...

As we observe Earth Month throughout April, it’s important to take stock of our changing natural environment. Rising temperatures and the breakdown of natural systems have widespread impacts,...

Reverberations from the pandemic and the effects it’s had will likely be felt for years. The hardest hit? Women, as evidenced by the increased levels of burnout, exhaustion and reports of...

Megatrend Spotlight: Earlier this year, 3M shared the megatrends we see shaping the next 5-10 years of life on this planet. To understand the source of these trends, and their impact around the...

On March 17, leadership across 3M, including Senior Vice President of Human Resources Kristen Ludgate, Chief Equity Officer James Momon and Chief Diversity Officer Ann Anaya, hosted a listening...

Megatrend Spotlight: Earlier this year, 3M shared the megatrends we see shaping the next 5-10 years of life on this planet. To understand the source of these trends, and their impact around the...

3M is encouraging everyone to get vaccinated against COVID-19 when a government-approved vaccine is available and is working to help employees and their communities find access to vaccinations. To...

The past year has been tough on everyone in the workforce — women in particular. Women account for 55% of U.S. job losses during the pandemic, and those who remain in the workforce report higher...

Megatrend Spotlight: Earlier this year, 3M shared the megatrends that are shaping the next 5-10 years of life on this planet. To understand the source of these trends, and their impact around the...

On Monday, February 22, the Biden Administration’s U.S. EPA announced two actions related to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). 3M’s response to the announcement is below: “3M...

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

For 3Mers who graduated from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU), the impact of their education on the contributions they bring to work are evident. “Both 3M and my HBCU have a...

Megatrend Spotlight: Earlier this year, 3M shared the megatrends we see shaping the next 5-10 years of life on this planet. To understand the source of these trends, and their impact around the...

3M is committed to help combat fraudulent activity in connection with 3M products and the COVID-19 pandemic. As we continue to increase production of critically-needed N95 respirators, 3M is...

Bringing the power of scientific research and solutions to ongoing preparations for the possible return of fans to Target Field in 2021, the Minnesota Twins announced a collaboration with 3M as...

3M today announced it expects to invest approximately $1 billion over the next 20 years to accelerate new environmental goals: achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, reduce water use by 25% at its...

Megatrend Spotlight: Earlier this year, 3M shared the megatrends that are shaping the next 5-10 years of life on this planet. To understand the source of these trends, and their impact around the...

At 3M, we know that a diverse workforce makes us a better company. So on International Day of Women and Girls in Science (IDWGS), we want to celebrate our scientists and help encourage more women...

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...

“We have a pair of tattoos. Mine says, ‘Together forever, never apart.’ Hers says, ‘Maybe in distance, but never in heart.’” That sums up the close bond between Kristi, a 3M Aberdeen,...

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...

Tape is a product with a seemingly simple job, to hold two things together. But what if its purpose expanded beyond that? What if we thought of its purpose as bonding the things that are essential...

With patients in long-term care facilities making up more than 40% of overall COVID-19 deaths in the nation, many providers have had to quickly respond to an unprecedented pandemic. When Trilogy...

Every day, science helps to create new solutions — and in times of crisis, these solutions are more important than ever. Typically, 3M hydrophilic film is used for microfluidic devices like the...

When three 3M scientists started work on a small biopharmaceutical filtration project in the 1990s, they had no idea their effort would become a part of today’s fight against COVID-19. That...

Following the tragic death of George Floyd in Minneapolis, 3M Foundation established a Social Justice Fund. The Foundation worked with a key group of 3M stakeholders — including those who lead...

If parenting, schooling or being a partner has become harder since the pandemic began, you’re not alone. Read on to hear candid stories from three 3Mers who’ve remained resilient as their home...

With diversity and inclusion as key values, 3M empowers women to take ownership of their careers. We sat down with 3Mers Priyanka Nepal, Pam Dupre, Brooke Ortega and Marilyn Schullo to talk about...

These days, with so many extra worries on our plates, it can be difficult to work through them without support. Fortunately, 3Mers are encouraged to be vulnerable with their supervisors when they...

The recent surge in COVID-19 cases across the United States serves as a reminder that the global pandemic continues to be a challenge for the world and our company. As the impacts of the pandemic...

As people look for cleaning solutions during the COVID-19 pandemic, we’re proud to be able to provide Merry Maids, a ServiceMaster company, with the training and products needed to provide...

In support of our commitment to advance social justice within our company and community, 3M has created a new leadership role. 3M is proud to announce our first-ever director of social justice...

Real talk? Keeping work and home completely separate isn’t possible — especially when we’re going through challenging times. “Having a hard time leaving your feelings at the door when you...

3M Open officials announced July 22 the 2020 charitable giving efforts of the tournament with $1.5 million directed toward local nonprofit organizations focused on supporting individuals impacted...

Every day, health care workers and first responders around the world are committed to helping save the lives of their patients. At 3M, we applaud their bravery and compassion as we continue to do...

The 3M Open Fund, in conjunction with four partners—EMC, RBC, Total Expert and Caribou—had the pleasure of presenting M Health Fairview University of Minnesota Masonic Children's Hospital with...

To help the world respond to COVID-19, 3M and researchers at MIT are testing a new rapid test that detects the virus. Accelerated research is underway to learn if a simple-to-use, diagnostic...

The claims against Defendants have been resolved through the entry of a consent judgment, a court-entered permanent injunction, and a payment to 3M for donation to a COVID-19 related charity....