2022 Communication on Progress

3M

Published date

June 28, 2022

No. of questions

65

Supplemental files

CEO Statement

Signed

  • Governance

    Policies and Responsibilities

    1. Does the Board / highest governance body or most senior executive of the company:

    Optional comment
    Our governance framework includes oversight by our Board of Directors, which receives regular sustainability updates and reviews related risks as part of 3M’s enterprise risk management. The Science, Technology & Sustainability Committee of the Board of Directors has primary oversight responsibility of 3M’s sustainability and stewardship activities, including, among others, environmental and product stewardship efforts, environmental, health and safety, and legal and regulatory compliance. The company’s Environmental Responsibility and Sustainability Committee, comprising 3M top executive management, provides leadership, oversight, and strategy for sustainability, and develops and monitors adherence with related policies and procedures. We report on these efforts annually in our Global Impact Report. Each year our CEO publishes an annual statement (See 3M's Annual Report and 2022 Global Impact Report) highlighting our ongoing support of the United Nations Global Compact. 3M will not work with or support business partners who engage in corruption. For additional information, visit https://multimedia.3m.com/mws/media/1273967O/third-party-brochure-eng-pdf.pdf.

    2. Does the company have a publicly stated commitment regarding the following sustainability topics?

    No, this is not a current priority

    No, but we plan to have a commitment within 2 years

    Yes, and the commitment is focused on our own operations

    Yes, and the commitment includes our own operations and the value chain

    Yes, and the commitment includes our own operations and the value chain along with communities and society

    Human Rights

    Labour Rights / Decent Work

    Environment

    Anti-Corruption

    Optional comment
    Our commitments are stated in the 3M Global Impact Report. Additionally, the publicly available 3M Code of Conduct has specific sections that address doing business the right way, working with business partners and anti-bribery. As a foundation of our anti-corruption compliance program, 3M maintains an Anti-Bribery Principle, which has associated policies, standards and procedures to provide specific guidance to 3M employees. This Principle applies to 3M employees and third party business partners. https://multimedia.3m.com/mws/media/459284O/anti-bribery-principle.pdf The 3M Supplier Responsibility Responsibility Code also addresses anti-corruption, explaining 3M's commitment and expectations to uphold the highest standards of ethics. The Supplier Responsibility Code can be found at https://multimedia.3m.com/mws/media/1204567O/3m-supplier-responsibility-code-eng.pdf. Links to our Global Impact Report, Code of Conduct, Environmental Policy, Human Rights Policy, Modern slavery statement, Supplier Responsibility Code, and Global Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Report are available at https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/sustainability-us/annual-report/.

    3. Does the company have in place a code of conduct regarding each of the following sustainability topics?

    No, this is not a current priority

    No, but we plan to have a code of conduct within two years

    Yes, focused on employee conduct

    Yes, focused on employees and suppliers

    Yes, focused on employees, suppliers, and other business relationships

    Human Rights

    Labour Rights / Decent Work

    Environment

    Anti-Corruption

    Optional comment
    The 3M Code of Conduct applies to 3M employees, officers and directors and some non-employee third parties who act on 3M's behalf (https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/ethics-compliance/code/). 3M also maintains a Supplier Responsibility Code that addresses expectations on anti-corruption (https://multimedia.3m.com/mws/media/1204567O/3m-supplier-responsibility-code-eng.pdf).

    4. Has the company appointed an individual or group responsible for each of the following sustainability topics?

    No one is specifically responsible for this topic

    Yes, with limited influence on outcomes (e.g., limited access to internal information, limited decision-making authority)

    Yes, with moderate influence on outcomes (e.g., has access to relevant information, reports to senior manager)

    Yes, with direct influence of some outcomes (e.g., has access to relevant information, includes one or more senior manager with decision making rights

    Yes, with direct influence at the highest levels of the organization (e.g., has access to relevant information, includes most senior members of organization)

    Human Rights

    Labour Rights / Decent Work

    Environment

    Anti-Corruption

    Optional comment
    Multiple organizations within 3M have responsibilities for these topics and the leaders of those organizations have direct influence at the highest levels of the organization (for example: Ethics and Compliance Team, Supply Chain, Human Resources). Regular updates at the Board of Directors level about environmental programs and compliance (ERSC and STS board-level Committee). More information is available in our Global Impact Report (https://multimedia.3m.com/mws/media/2191432O/2022-global-impact-report.pdf), pages 82-101 and 120-165. The 3M Business Conduct Committee is comprised of several senior executives and is chaired by 3M’s senior vice president and chief ethics & compliance officer. This committee oversees 3M’s compliance efforts to assure that 3M has an effective and world-class compliance program. The senior vice president and chief ethics & compliance officer reports directly to the Audit Committee of the 3M Board of Directors. The Audit Committee assists the Board in overseeing 3M’s legal and regulatory compliance efforts. This direct reporting line assures the independence of the Ethics & Compliance Department, which is responsible for overseeing and administering strategic, systemic, and operational components of 3M’s compliance program.

    5. Does the company have a formal structure(s) (such as a cross-functional committee) to address each of the following sustainability topics?

    No formal structure

    Yes, and with limited influence on outcomes (e.g., limited access to internal information necessary to understand risks, poor representation from relevant departments or functions)

    Yes, with moderate influence on outcomes (e.g., it includes representatives of some functions, departments, or business units most relevant for addressing the risks concerned, has access to relevant information, reports to senior manager)

    Yes, with direct influence on some outcomes (e.g., it includes representatives of functions, departments, or business units most relevant for addressing the risks concerned, has access to relevant information, it involves one or more members of senior management)

    Yes, and with direct influence at the highest level of the organization (e.g., full access to relevant information, it involves members at highest level of organization)

    Human Rights

    Labour Rights / Decent Work

    Environment

    Anti-Corruption

    Optional comment
    Multiple organizations within 3M have responsibilities for these topics and the leaders of those organizations have direct influence at the highest levels of the organization (for example: Ethics and Compliance Team, Supply Chain, Human Resources). Regular updates at the Board of Directors level about environmental programs and compliance (ERSC and STS board-level Committee). More information is available in our Global Impact Report (https://multimedia.3m.com/mws/media/2191432O/2022-global-impact-report.pdf), pages 82-101 and 120-165. The 3M Business Conduct Committee is comprised of several senior executives and is chaired by 3M’s senior vice president and chief ethics & compliance officer. This committee oversees 3M’s compliance efforts to assure that 3M has an effective and world-class compliance program.

    Prevention

    6. Does the company have a process or processes to assess risk?

    No, this is not a current priority

    No, but we are planning to develop one in the next two years

    Yes, related to our own operations

    Yes, related to our own operations and entire value chain and other business relationships

    Human rights risks

    Labour rights risks

    Environmental risks

    Corruption risks

    Optional comment
    3M’s Ethics & Compliance Department conducts periodic compliance and anti-bribery evaluations in various 3M subsidiaries and operating units each year. An evaluation includes a review of financial transactions that transfer value to third parties, compliance records, interviews with a cross-section of employees of the entity being evaluated, and discussions with selected business partners. 3M’s commitment to anti-corruption is also reflected in our management of third-party intermediaries and other business partners. 3M conducts due-diligence reviews of third parties in the value chain (supply side and buy side) based on an assessment of risk factors, including transaction size, type of relationship, government interactions, and geography. Depending on the outcome of the review, we respond to any identified risks with appropriate actions. More information is available on pages 82-101 and 120-165 in our Global Impact Report (https://multimedia.3m.com/mws/media/2191432O/2022-global-impact-report.pdf). In addition, we have an Enterprise Risk Management process on pages 78-81 and 3M Voice of the Employee Survey on page 113 of our Global Impact Report.

    6.1. During the assessment of risk, which business relationships are reviewed?

    A few suppliers or business relationships [approximately less than 25 %]

    Several suppliers / business relationships (i.e., first tier or other high priority) [approx. 25 - 50 %]

    Most suppliers / relevant business relationships [approx. 51 - 99 %]

    All suppliers / relevant business relationships outside the supply chain

    Human rights risks

    Labour rights risks

    Environmental risks

    Corruption risks

    Optional comment
    3M Ethics & Compliance reviews all relevant business relationships for corruption risks through our due diligence processes.

    7. Does the company have a due diligence process through which it identifies, prevents, mitigates, and accounts for actual and potential negative impacts on sustainability topics?

    No, this is not a current priority

    No, but we are planning to develop one in the next two years

    Yes, related to our own operations

    Yes, related to our own operations and entire value chain and other business relationships

    Human rights risks

    Labour rights risks

    Environmental risks

    Corruption risks

    Optional comment
    We conduct internal 3M assessments and audits, supplier assessments and audits, and have an Integrity Assessment Process for partners. More information is available on pages pages 82-101 and 120-165 of our Global Impact Report (https://multimedia.3m.com/mws/media/2191432O/2022-global-impact-report.pdf). In addition, we have an Enterprise Risk Management process on pages 78-81 and 3M Voice of the Employee Survey on page 113 of our Global Impact Report.

    Concerns and grievance mechanisms

    8. Are there any processes through which members of the company’s workforce can raise concerns about the company’s conduct related to human rights, labour rights, environment, or anti-corruption?

    Optional comment
    We encourage our employees to ask questions or report concerns to management, 3M’s Ethics & Compliance Department, 3M legal counsel, 3MEthics.com, their assigned human resources manager, 3M Corporate Audit Department, or the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors. Our strong ethical culture requires and empowers employees to make the right choices every day. 3MEthics.com is a 24-hour confidential and anonymous (where permitted by local law) helpline and online reporting system. It is managed by a third-party vendor and is available to 3M employees and others internally and externally. More information is available on pages 82-101 of our Global Impact Report (https://multimedia.3m.com/mws/media/2191432O/2022-global-impact-report.pdf).

    8.1. Please provide additional detail regarding the process(es) the company has through which members of the company’s workforce can raise concerns about the company’s conduct.

    No

    Yes

    Is the process communicated to all employees/workers in local languages?

    Is the process available to non-employees (e.g., contractors, vendors, suppliers)?

    Is the process confidential (e.g., whistleblowing process)?

    Are there processes in place to avoid retaliation?

    Can concerns be raised about suppliers or other business relationships (e.g., clients, partners, etc.)

    Other (Please provide additional information)

    Optional comment
    3MEthics.com does not trace phone calls or use caller identification, nor does it generate or maintain internal connection logs containing internet protocol (IP) addresses. Web-based reports are made through a secure internet portal that does not trace or show user screen names. More information is available on pages 82-101 of our Global Impact Report (https://multimedia.3m.com/mws/media/2191432O/2022-global-impact-report.pdf).

    9. Does the company provide or enable access to effective remedy to right holders / stakeholders where it has caused or contributed to the adverse impact?

    No process to enable remedy to stakeholders

    Remedy available to some stakeholders (i.e., some geographies, employees only)

    Remedy is available to all affected stakeholders

    Remedy is available to all stakeholders, and suppliers are expected to have similar policies

    Human Rights

    Labour Rights / Decent Work

    Environment

    Anti-Corruption

    Optional comment
    As a participant in the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC), 3M is committed to supporting all UNGC Principles. We support the “protect, respect, and remedy” framework and its principles of due diligence. Furthermore, the 3M Code of Conduct and its underlying principles require compliance with all applicable laws and also require respect for internationally recognized human rights in all global operations. 3M will not work with or support business partners who engage in corruption. In certain circumstances it is difficult to validate "all affected" stakeholders. Where adverse impacts may have occurred, 3M would conduct an assessment of the circumstance and provide remedy to the circumstance that 3M caused.

    Lessons

    10. How does the company capture lessons regarding each of the following sustainability topics?

    No lessons are regularly captured

    Conducts root cause analyses/investigation of major incidents

    Conducts root cause analyses/investigation and changes organizational policies, processes, and practices accordingly

    Systematically conducts root cause analyses/investigation and leverages learnings to influence both internal and external affairs

    Human Rights

    Labour Rights / Decent Work

    Environment

    Anti-Corruption

    Optional comment
    We systematically conduct root cause analysis / investigations and leverage our learnings internally, and where applicable, externally as well. Our due diligence processes and environmental, health, and safety management processes help us leverage learnings internally. We share, where applicable, with regulators, trade member associations, conferences, and more. More information is available on pages 82-101 and 120-165 of our Global Impact Report (https://multimedia.3m.com/mws/media/2191432O/2022-global-impact-report.pdf).

    Executive Pay

    11. Is executive pay linked to performance on one or more of the following sustainability topics?

    No, and we have no intention to change

    No, but we plan to within two years

    Yes

    Human Rights

    Labour Rights / Decent Work

    Environment

    Anti-Corruption

    Optional comment
    3M believes that its overall cash versus equity pay mix, balance of shorter-term versus longer-term performance focus, balance of revenue- versus profit-focused performance measures, stock ownership guidelines, forfeiture provisions, and “clawback” policy all work together to provide our employees and executives with incentives to deliver outstanding performance to build long-term shareholder value, while taking only necessary and prudent risks. The comprehensive clawback policy covers both cash and equity compensation and includes provisions addressing reputational and financial risk as well as risk management failures. Starting in 2022, our annual incentive program will include an ESG modifier to hold the executive team accountable for making progress toward our ESG goals. Additionally, the Compensation and Talent Committee reviewed and updated the performance metrics utilized in our annual and long-term incentive programs to improve alignment with our strategic priorities, as we continue to grow our businesses, strengthen our operational performance and find new ways to apply science to improve lives – delivering for our customers, shareholders and all stakeholders who have placed their trust in us. See 3M's 2022 Proxy Statement for more information (https://s24.q4cdn.com/834031268/files/doc_financials/2021/ar/398380(1)_20_3M_NPS_WR-Proxy.pdf).

    Board Composition

    12. Percentage of individuals within the company’s Board / highest governance body by:

    Number/Percentage

    Not applicable (Please provide additional information)

    Total number of board members (#)

    11

    Male (%)

    64

    Female (%)

    36

    Non-binary (%)

    0

    Under 30 years old (%)

    0

    30-50 years old (%)

    9

    Above 50 years old (%)

    91

    From minority or vulnerable groups (%)

    27

    Executive (%)

    9

    Independent (%)

    91
    Optional comment
    See 3M's 2022 Proxy Statement for further information on Board Directors, including diversity of skills and experience (https://s24.q4cdn.com/834031268/files/doc_financials/2021/ar/398380(1)_20_3M_NPS_WR-Proxy.pdf).

    13. Do you produce sustainability reporting according to:

    We’ve reviewed the “World Economic Forum’s Measuring Stakeholder Capitalism Towards Common Metrics and Consistent Reporting of Sustainable Value Creation” white paper released in September 2020. Many of the material issues from the white paper have already been incorporated into our Global Impact Report based on our strategic reporting strategy and other existing frameworks.
    Optional comment
    3M has developed our 2022 Global Impact Report (https://multimedia.3m.com/mws/media/2191432O/2022-global-impact-report.pdf) using GRI Standards. For more information on GRI disclosures, visit our GRI index of our Global Impact Report. 3M supports the Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures’ (TCFD) recommendations for helping businesses disclose climate-related financial information. For more information on TCFD disclosures, visit the Climate and energy section of our Global Impact Report. For more information on SASB, see our SASB Index in our Global Impact Report. We continue to review global reporting frameworks and the evolving efforts of existing reporting frameworks to streamline reporting requirements. We’ve reviewed the “World Economic Forum’s Measuring Stakeholder Capitalism Towards Common Metrics and Consistent Reporting of Sustainable Value Creation” white paper released in September 2020. Many of the material issues from the white paper have already been incorporated into our Global Impact Report based on our strategic reporting strategy and other existing frameworks. In addition, we provide ESG disclosures in accordance with national or local regulations.

    Data Assurance

    14. Is the information disclosed in this questionnaire assured by a third-party?

    See our assurance statement for a list of metrics covered, starting on page 233 of our Global Impact Report (https://multimedia.3m.com/mws/media/2191432O/2022-global-impact-report.pdf).

  • Human Rights

    Materiality / Saliency

    1. Which of the following has the company identified as material human rights issues connected with its operations and/or value chain, whether based on their salience (i.e., the most severe potential negative impacts on people) or another basis?

    Optional comment
    Because 3M is a diversified company, several other ESG-related topics and performance indicators relevant to various sectors of the company are included in our Global Impact report (https://multimedia.3m.com/mws/media/2191432O/2022-global-impact-report.pdf). Priority topics defined within our Global Impact Report apply to each entity within the 3M organization. The prioritization for the different aspects may vary within 3M operations and geographies, but they are still a priority. Insights from the 2020 materiality assessment have informed 3M’s long-term strategies and helped direct our efforts to areas in which we can have a significant impact across our value chain. Please see our Sustainability Priority Matrix on pages 26-31 of our Global Impact Report for additional material topics, our actions, goals and commitments, and additional information.

    Response

    8. Briefly describe practical actions the company has taken during the reporting period and/or plans to take to implement the human rights principles, including any challenges faced and actions taken towards prevention and/or remediation.

    Respect for human rights is deeply engrained in our culture. Within our own business, 3M’s approach to managing and assuring human rights is derived from the 3M Code of Conduct, which recognizes the right of 3M workers to a respectful workplace. We continue to implement our human rights program through our global policies, management system, assessments, audits, training, and, ultimately, our metrics tracking. Our audit process provides us with a global perspective over all of our sites and our supply chain. We invite you to read about more in our 2022 Global Impact Report (https://multimedia.3m.com/mws/media/2191432O/2022-global-impact-report.pdf)

  • Labour

    Commitment

    1. Does the company have a policy commitment in relation to the following labour rights principles?

    No, and we have no plans to develop a policy

    No, but we plan to in the next two years

    Yes, included within a broader policy

    Yes, articulated as a stand-alone policy

    Not applicable (Please provide additional information)

    Freedom of association and the effective recognition of the right to collective bargaining

    2018

    Forced labour

    2018

    Child labour

    2018

    Non-discrimination in respect of employment and occupation

    2022

    Occupational safety and health

    2021

    Working conditions (wages, working hours)

    2018
    Optional comment
    3M's Human rights policy (https://multimedia.3m.com/mws/media/1029705O/human-rights-policy.pdf) covers all of the principles above and was last updated in 2018. 3M's Supplier Responsibility Code (https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/suppliers-direct/supplier-requirements/global-supplier-responsibility-code/) also incorporates these topics and was last updated in 2022. In addition, 3M's Modern Slavery Statement (https://multimedia.3m.com/mws/media/2054850O/2021-3m-modern-slavery-statement.pdf) was issued in 2021. In addition, we have stand alone policies that address these principles. Additional relevant documents include Respectful Workplace Principle (https://multimedia.3m.com/mws/media/290054O/principle-respectful-workplace.pdf) and 3M's Safety and Health Policy (

    1.1. For each labour rights policy, is it:

    Aligned with international labour standards?

    Publicly available?

    Approved at most senior level of the company?

    Applied to the company’s own operations?

    Applied to the company’s supply chain and/or other business relationships?

    Developed involving labour rights expertise from inside and outside the company?

    Other (Please provide additional information)

    Freedom of association and the effective recognition of the right to collective bargaining

    Forced labour

    Child labour

    Non-discrimination in respect of employment and occupation

    Occupational safety and health

    Working conditions (wages, working hours)

    Optional comment
    Our policies are influenced by compliance with international regulations and compliance with federal and local laws. We consult as necessary with experts outside the organization to inform our policies.

    Prevention

    2. In the course of the reporting period, has the company engaged with affected stakeholders or their legitimate representatives in relation to the following labour rights issues?

    No engagement on this topic

    To better understand the risks/ impacts in question

    To discuss potential ways to prevent or mitigate the risks/ impacts in question

    To agree on a way to prevent/ mitigate the risks/ impacts in question

    To assess progress in preventing/ mitigating the risks /impacts in question

    To collaborate in the prevention/ mitigation of the risks/ impacts in question

    Other (Please provide additional information)

    Freedom of association and the effective recognition of the right to collective bargaining

    Forced labour

    Child labour

    Non-discrimination in respect of employment and occupation

    Occupational safety and health

    Working conditions (wages, working hours)

    Optional comment
    Our assessment of human rights aligns with our Code of Conduct and policies and includes these points of review: safe and healthy workplace, respectful workplace, workplace security, work hours and wages, freedom of association, child labor, forced labor, human trafficking, and recruitment fees to obtain employment. Evaluations are integrated into other assessment and management processes and are based on material issues regardless of where they’re identified within the value chain. Based on this assessment process, we have determined that in our various spheres of influence (our own business and in others acting on 3M’s behalf), the sphere with the greatest potential for human rights impact is within our supply chain. Our supply chain Due Diligence Management System consists of the following elements, which guide our continuous improvement efforts: Establish strong policies and management systems, Identify and assess risk in the supply chain, Design and implement a strategy to respond to identified risks, Audit supply chain due diligence, Report on supply chain due-diligence activities. Our supplier assessment process, which is aligned with the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) framework, has become more involved and comprehensive. In 2021, 3M completed over 478 assessments in 30 countries, which covered every geographic area of the world. 3M worked with suppliers to enhance our third-party assessment process, with a goal of expanding third-party activity. 3M aligned with the RBA Validated Assessment Program (VAP) as the industry platform to provide synergy with our Supplier Responsibility Code assessment process. We can realize greater impact when we collaborate to understand and overcome the challenges we face in working with others. For example, in pulp and paper sourcing, we expect each supplier to develop corrective action plans with reasonable timelines and, concurrently, continue to collaborate with 3M on the resolution of identified opportunities. Through this work and engagement with our suppliers, we have seen many suppliers make significant progress in their own programs, ranging from enhancing their own policy(s) and due-diligence management systems to creating policies that did not previously exist. Beyond risk, we aim to utilize our supply chains in our overarching goals for sustainability. 3M recognizes that many of the world’s greatest challenges can be solved through collaboration. Read more about our efforts in the Supplier section of our 2022 Global Impact Report (https://multimedia.3m.com/mws/media/2191432O/2022-global-impact-report.pdf). We engage with governments on material issues for 3M, including forced labor, child labour, and worker safety. We share our experiences with governments in these areas as well as what actions we take in non-discrimination and working conditions, including our activities supporting for social justice and equity, worker safety, our "work your way" program, and competitive pay.

    3. What type of action has the company taken in the reporting period with the aim of preventing/mitigating the risks/impacts associated with this labour rights issue?

    Provided internal training/ capacity building for the direct workforce

    Building capacity among relevant business relationships (e.g., partners, suppliers, clients, etc.)

    Conducting an audit process and/or corrective action plan

    Collective Action with peers or other stakeholders, in particular workers' organizations, to address the issue

    Collaboration with governmental or regulatory bodies

    Other (Please provide additional information)

    No action within reporting period

    Freedom of association and the effective recognition of the right to collective bargaining

    Forced labour

    Child labour

    Non-discrimination in respect of employment and occupation

    Occupational safety and health

    Working conditions (wages, working hours)

    Optional comment
    We provide training globally to assure that 3M employees understand the requirement to comply with the law, 3M’s Code of Conduct, supporting policies, standards, and procedures, including human rights. Each supervisor is responsible to have those who report to them complete mandatory compliance training and Code of Conduct certification as required in 3M’s Code of Conduct. Our response selected defines direct workforce as those employees where the topic/risk is relevant to their work. We conduct audits of site, workplace, and human resource practices, and we conduct assessments and audits of suppliers regarding 3M’s expectations related to labor practices. Our assessment of human rights aligns with our Code of Conduct and policies and includes these points of review: safe and healthy workplace, respectful workplace, workplace security, work hours and wages, freedom of association, child labor, forced labor, human trafficking, and recruitment fees to obtain employment. Evaluations are integrated into other assessment and management processes and are based on material issues regardless of where they’re identified within the value chain. Based on this assessment process, we have determined that in our various spheres of influence (our own business and in others acting on 3M’s behalf), the sphere with the greatest potential for human rights impact is within our supply chain. Our supply chain Due Diligence Management System consists of the following elements, which guide our continuous improvement efforts: Establish strong policies and management systems, Identify and assess risk in the supply chain, Design and implement a strategy to respond to identified risks, Audit supply chain due diligence, Report on supply chain due-diligence activities. Our supplier assessment process, which is aligned with the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) framework, has become more involved and comprehensive. In 2021, 3M completed over 478 assessments in 30 countries, which covered every geographic area of the world. 3M worked with suppliers to enhance our third-party assessment process, with a goal of expanding third-party activity. 3M aligned with the RBA Validated Assessment Program (VAP) as the industry platform to provide synergy with our Supplier Responsibility Code assessment process. We can realize greater impact when we collaborate to understand and overcome the challenges we face in working with others. For example, in pulp and paper sourcing, we expect each supplier to develop corrective action plans with reasonable timelines and, concurrently, continue to collaborate with 3M on the resolution of identified opportunities. Through this work and engagement with our suppliers, we have seen many suppliers make significant progress in their own programs, ranging from enhancing their own policy(s) and due-diligence management systems to creating policies that did not previously exist. Beyond risk, we aim to utilize our supply chains in our overarching goals for sustainability. 3M recognizes that many of the world’s greatest challenges can be solved through collaboration. Read more about our efforts in the Supplier section of our 2022 Global Impact Report (https://multimedia.3m.com/mws/media/2191432O/2022-global-impact-report.pdf). We engage with governments on material issues for 3M, including forced labor, child labour, and worker safety. We share our experiences with governments in these areas as well as what actions we take in non-discrimination and working conditions, including our activities supporting for social justice and equity, worker safety, our "work your way" program, and competitive pay.

    4. Who receives training for the following labour rights issues?

    No training provided

    Select employees

    All employees

    Contractors

    Direct suppliers of the organization

    Indirect suppliers of the organization

    Other – such as partners, clients, etc.

    Freedom of association and the effective recognition of the right to collective bargaining

    Forced labour

    Child labour

    Non-discrimination in respect of employment and occupation

    Occupational safety and health

    Working conditions (wages, working hours)

    Optional comment
    We provide training globally to assure that 3M employees understand the requirement to comply with the law, 3M’s Code of Conduct, supporting policies, standards, and procedures, including human rights. Employees receive information on wages, include pay for performance statements, and additional information. For purposes of this question, we interpret "direct suppliers of the organization" as those who provide raw materials, while defining "indirect suppliers of the organization" as those that provide services to 3M (including contractors). As stated in our supplier contracts provisions and purchase order terms and conditions, in addition to full compliance with all applicable laws, including environmental laws, we expect our suppliers to integrate environmental responsibility into their operations. Suppliers (both direct and indirect) should work to minimize adverse effects on the community, environment, and natural resources while safeguarding the health and safety of workers and the public. We aim to work with suppliers and peer companies to amplify our efforts to mitigate risks, improve efficiencies, and drive sustainable practices throughout the supply chain. Our general supplier performance verification process begins with a self-assessment questionnaire (SAQ). The SAQ helps 3M understand supplier programs and determine whether they conform to 3M expectations. It also helps the supplier understand 3M's expectations. In addition to the global SRC expectations for all suppliers, certain areas warrant additional and specific formal expectations to drive more sustainable, responsible practices. This includes our use of certain minerals with the potential to be sourced from conflict-affected and high-risk areas, our use of timber-based products and other plant materials (pulp and paper), and all new suppliers in higher-risk countries in areas such as in Asia Pacific, Latin America, or parts of Europe, Middle East, and Africa. For more information on our supplier training and engagement see pages 166-180 of our Global Impact Report (https://multimedia.3m.com/mws/media/2191432O/2022-global-impact-report.pdf). 3M requires all visitors, vendors, contingent workers, and contractors at 3M sites to follow all applicable 3M workplace environmental, health, and safety requirements. For example, contractors must complete a pre-qualification process before they may perform work on 3M premises. This process includes, reviewing the contractor’s employee training records and safety committee activities. Contractor performance evaluations include safety reviews. Pre-construction safety reviews address potential hazards and controls related to the work. See pages 131-132 for of our Global Impact Report for more information. Onsite employees are required to have site-specific EHS training respective to the particular site or area in which they will work/visit.

    5. How does the company assess progress in preventing/mitigating the risks/impacts associated with the following labour rights issues?

    No monitoring of progress

    Review issues on ad-hoc basis

    Set annual targets/ goals, track progress over time (internal programs only)

    Set annual targets/ goals, track progress over time (internal and external programs)

    Other (Please provide additional information)

    Freedom of association and the effective recognition of the right to collective bargaining

    Forced labour

    Child labour

    Non-discrimination in respect of employment and occupation

    Occupational safety and health

    Working conditions (wages, working hours)

    Optional comment
    Our assessment of human rights aligns with our Code of Conduct and policies and includes these points of review: safe and healthy workplace, respectful workplace, workplace security, work hours and wages, freedom of association, child labor, forced labor, human trafficking, and recruitment fees to obtain employment. Evaluations are integrated into other assessment and management processes and are based on material issues regardless of where they’re identified within the value chain. Based on this assessment process, we have determined that in our various spheres of influence (our own business and in others acting on 3M’s behalf), the sphere with the greatest potential for human rights impact is within our supply chain. Our supply chain Due Diligence Management System consists of the following elements, which guide our continuous improvement efforts: Establish strong policies and management systems, Identify and assess risk in the supply chain, Design and implement a strategy to respond to identified risks, Audit supply chain due diligence, Report on supply chain due-diligence activities. Our goal is to drive supply chain sustainability through targeted raw material traceability and supplier performance assurance by 2025. In 2021, 3M completed over 478 assessments in 30 countries, which covered every geographic area of the world. 3M worked with suppliers to enhance our third-party assessment process, with a goal of expanding third-party activity. 3M aligned with the RBA Validated Assessment Program (VAP) as the industry platform to provide synergy with our Supplier Responsibility Code assessment process. We can realize far greater impact when we collaborate to understand and overcome the challenges we face in partnership with others. For example, in pulp and paper sourcing, we expect each supplier to develop corrective action plans with reasonable timelines and, concurrently, continue to collaborate with 3M on the resolution of identified opportunities. Through this work and engagement with our suppliers, we have seen many suppliers make significant progress in their own programs, ranging from enhancing their own policy(s) and due-diligence management systems to creating policies that did not previously exist.

    Performance

    6. What is the percentage of employees covered under collective bargaining agreements?

    Percent of employees (%)

    Unknown

    Employees covered under collective bargaining (%)

    25
    Optional comment
    Approximately 25% of 3M’s employees are either represented by a collective labor organization or covered by a labor agreement.

    7. What is the percentage of employees in a trade union or other workers' organization?

    Percent of employees (%)

    Unknown

    Not applicable (Please provide additional information)

    Employees in a trade union or on a worker committee (%)

    See comment below.
    Optional comment
    See L6 for response. Approximately 25% of 3M’s employees are either represented by a collective labor organization or covered by a labor agreement.

    8. In the course of the reporting period, what was the percentage of women in:

    Percent of women (%)

    Unknown

    Senior leadership level position

    28.9

    Non-executive board

    36.4
    Optional comment
    See 3M's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Report (https://multimedia.3m.com/mws/media/2169180O/3m-global-diversity-equity-inclusion-report-2021.pdf) for executive breakdown by position. Additional gender breakdown is available in 3M's 2022 Global Impact Report (https://multimedia.3m.com/mws/media/2191432O/2022-global-impact-report.pdf).

    9. What was the average ratio of the basic salary and remuneration of women to men (comparing jobs of equal value) during the reporting period?

    Salary ratio (%)

    Unknown

    Choose to not disclose

    Women / Men (%)

    Through an objective process using aggregated data and industry-leading compensation methods, we have achieved 100% gender pay equity in our global regions and U.S. racial/ethnic groups. We do not report a salary ratio. The pay gap by gender across all 80 countries where 3M has employees is 0.27% when we consider grade, location, and job code. When analyzing the gender wage gap by area we see a similar trend where all areas have a wage gap of less than 1%. See pages 102-105 of our Global Impact Report (https://multimedia.3m.com/mws/media/2191432O/2022-global-impact-report.pdf) and our Global Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Report (https://multimedia.3m.com/mws/media/2169180O/3m-global-diversity-equity-inclusion-report-2021.pdf) for more information.

    10. In the course of the reporting period, how frequently were workers injured (injuries per hour worked)?

    Frequency of injury

    Unknown

    Choose to not disclose

    Frequency of injury

    To assure consistent reporting and metrics globally, 3M, like many multinational companies, follows the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recordkeeping rules and formulas to record and measure injury and illness rates worldwide. At all sites within 3M’s operational control, 3M employees and contingent employees are covered by our injury and illness recordkeeping rules. We publicly report regional and global recordable incident rates, regional and global lost time incident rates, and recordable incident rates by category. For details, see pages 132 and 245 of our Global Impact Report (https://multimedia.3m.com/mws/media/2191432O/2022-global-impact-report.pdf).

    11. In the course of the reporting period, what was the company’s incident rate?

    Incident rate

    Unknown

    Choose to not disclose

    Incident rate

    1.14
    Optional comment
    Incidents per 100 3M employees (200,000 work hours). For more information, see pages 132 and 245 of our Global Impact Report (https://multimedia.3m.com/mws/media/2191432O/2022-global-impact-report.pdf).

    Response and Reporting

    12. In the course of the reporting period, has the company been involved in providing or enabling remedy where it has caused or contributed to the adverse impact associated with the following labour rights issues?

    Yes

    No

    Choose to not disclose

    Not applicable (Please provide additional information)

    Freedom of association and the effective recognition of the right to collective bargaining

    The company supports the right to collective bargaining.

    Forced labour

    The company has policies against forced labor.

    Child labour

    The company has policies against child labour.

    Non-discrimination in respect of employment and occupation

    The company has policies against illegal discrimination.

    Occupational safety and health

    The company has policies to support occupational health and safety.

    Working conditions (wages, working hours)

    The company has policies that ensure fair working conditions.

    13. Briefly describe practical actions the company has taken during the reporting period and/or plans to take to implement the labour rights principles, including any challenges faced and actions taken towards prevention and/or remediation.

    Introduced in 2021, Work Your Way is guided by our culture and our performance-focused approach, emphasizing four key pillars: • Founded on trust: employees are empowered to work in ways that support their role and preference • Built on virtual first: virtual collaboration through the use of technology is the standard • Meet with purpose: employees are encouraged to come together for moments that matter — virtually or in person • Based on impact: contribution to the organization and embodiment of our culture is valued above location For nonproduction employees, Work Your Way offers three broad options for offering locations (depending on local laws, regulations, work agreements, or other local conditions): mainly on-site, hybrid, or remote (near or distant). It also includes flexibility around how these employees structure their day, promoting a focus on family needs, healthy lifestyles, reduced commuting time, and more. Based on their job function, employees and their supervisors can make customized arrangements for a flexible work practice that maximizes professional and personal productivity. This model puts into practice the concept that work life and personal life can and should coexist. It puts the power in the employee’s hands to make choices that benefit them, their work, their team, their friends and family, and 3M, ultimately making us more competitive and agile as a company. For additional information, see the Human rights, Employee programs, and Supplier sections of 3M's Global Impact Report (https://multimedia.3m.com/mws/media/2191432O/2022-global-impact-report.pdf).

  • Environment

    Commitment

    1. Does the company have a formal policy on the following environmental topics?

    No, and we have no plans to develop a policy

    No, but we plan to in the next two years

    Yes, included within a broader policy

    Yes, articulated as a stand-alone policy

    Not applicable (Please provide additional information)

    Climate Action

    2021

    Water

    2018

    Oceans

    2021

    Forests / Biodiversity / Land Use

    2021

    Air Pollution

    2021

    Waste (e.g., chemical spills, solid waste, hazardous, plastic, etc.)

    2022

    Energy & Resource Use

    2020
    Optional comment
    In support of 3M’s commitment to responsible environmental management and conservation of resources, 3M must: • Solve our own environmental and conservation problems • Develop products that support a sustainable environment • Prevent pollution through design and at the source, wherever and whenever possible • Conserve natural resources through prevention, reuse, recycle, and the use of optimized manufacturing operations • Assure that our facilities and products are in compliance with applicable national, regional and local environmental requirements, and in conformance with other applicable environmental obligations • Assist, whenever possible, governmental agencies and other official organizations engaged in environmental activities • Foster continual improvement through company and employee initiative For more information, see our Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Management in Operations Standard (https://multimedia.3m.com/mws/media/409123O/greenhouse-gas-ghg-management-in-operations-standard.pdf), Water Stewardship Standard (https://multimedia.3m.com/mws/media/1029707O/water-stewardship-standard.pdf), EHS Management Standard (https://multimedia.3m.com/mws/media/1994019O/environment-health-and-safety-management-standard.pdf), Pulp and Paper Policy (https://multimedia.3m.com/mws/media/1033586O/pulp-and-paper-sourcing-policy.pdf), Waste Management Program Standard (https://multimedia.3m.com/mws/media/731894O/waste-management-program-standard.pdf), and Energy Policy (https://multimedia.3m.com/mws/media/1029684O/corporate-energy-policy.pdf). Additional policies are available at https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/sustainability-us/annual-report/.

    1.1. For each environmental policy, is it:

    Aligned with international environmental standards?

    Publicly available?

    Approved at most senior level of the company?

    Applied to the company’s own operations?

    Applied to the company’s supply chain and/or other business relationships?

    Developed involving environmental expertise from inside and outside the company?

    Other (Please provide additional information)

    Climate Action

    Water

    Oceans

    Forests / Biodiversity / Land Use

    Air Pollution

    Waste (e.g., chemical spills, solid waste, hazardous, plastic, etc.)

    Energy & Resource Use

    Optional comment
    Due to the global nature of our operations, our policies, principles, and standards align with international environmental standards. Outside of the policies covered above, our Supplier Responsibility Code (SRC) states that suppliers must commit to "Corporate social and environmental responsibility policy statements affirming the supplier’s commitment to compliance and continuous improvement, endorsed by executive management and posted or otherwise made available in the supplier’s facility (where applicable) in the local language." According to our SRC, "in addition to full compliance with all applicable environmental laws, suppliers shall integrate environmental responsibility into their operations. Suppliers shall identify environmental impacts and minimize adverse effects on the community, environment, and natural resources, while safeguarding the health and safety of workers and the public." See our SRC for more information on supplier environmental standards, including solid waste, air emissions, water management, energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions.

    Prevention

    2. In the course of the reporting period, has the company engaged with affected stakeholders or their legitimate representatives in relation to the following environmental issues?

    No engagement on this topic

    To better understand the risks/ impacts in question

    To discuss potential ways to prevent or mitigate the risks/ impacts in question

    To agree on a way to prevent/ mitigate the risks/ impacts in question

    To assess progress in preventing/ mitigating the risks/ impacts in question

    To collaborate in the prevention/ mitigation of the risks/ impacts in question

    Other (Please provide additional information)

    Climate Action

    Water

    Oceans

    Forests / Biodiversity / Land Use

    Air Pollution

    Waste (e.g., chemical spills, solid waste, hazardous, plastic, etc.)

    Energy & Resource Use

    Optional comment
    We collaborate with stakeholders in various topics throughout the organization, from local to global impacts to collaborate in the prevention/mitigation of environmental risks and impacts. Examples include: co-authoring IPCC National GHG Inventory Guidelines; Joining the Water Resilience Coalition to continue to proactively apply our science and innovation to improve the water supply used in our operations and the communities we serve; Working with Earthworm Foundation to conduct field assessments, transformation projects, and and traceability in our pulp and paper supply chain; Renewing our membership in the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, to help us accelerate the movement toward using recycled and renewable raw materials in our product and package designs (see links below). We continue to make significant investments to reduce the environmental impact of our operations and our products and are committed to complying with all applicable environmental requirements worldwide. For more information, see our Global Impact Report (https://multimedia.3m.com/mws/media/2191432O/2022-global-impact-report.pdf). For more information on the listed partnerships, see the following links: https://news.3m.com/3Ms-Brian-Mader-has-front-row-seat-in-the-UN-panel-on-climate-change https://news.3m.com/3M-joins-Water-Resilience-Coalition,-endorses-CEO-Water-Mandate https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/sustainability-us/annual-report/sustainable-forestry/ https://news.3m.com/3M-joins-Ellen-MacArthur-Foundations-CE100-Circular-Economy-Network

    3. What type of action has the company taken in the reporting period with the aim of preventing/mitigating the risks/impacts associated with these environmental topics?

    Provided internal training/ capacity building for the direct workforce

    Building capacity among relevant business relationships (e.g., partners, suppliers, clients, etc.)

    Conducting an audit process and/or corrective action plan

    Collective Action with peers or other stakeholders to address the issue

    Collaboration with governmental or regulatory bodies

    Other (Please provide additional information)

    No action within reporting period

    Climate Action

    Water

    Oceans

    Forests / Biodiversity / Land Use

    Air Pollution

    Waste (e.g., chemical spills, solid waste, hazardous, plastic, etc.)

    Energy & Resource Use

    Optional comment
    We build capacity with our suppliers who can help us prevent/mitigate the risks/impacts associated with environmental topics. 3M’s EHS Management Standard defines EHS requirements that apply to manufacturing, supply chain, R&D operations and service centers. EHS Management Standard is the basis for our self-assessment and audit protocols. 3M verifies regulatory compliance and alignment with the EHS Management Standard, conducting EHS-related audits on a standardized schedule based on site-specific EHS complexities. 3M’s multifaceted strategy for implementing our Environmental Management System and global auditing of EHS compliance for our operations is key to understanding and resolving any potential gaps. In 2021, our EHS site audits covered sites that manufactured 87.1% of transfer value of shipments (TVOS). More information can be found in the EHS management section of our 2022 Global Impact Report (https://multimedia.3m.com/mws/media/2191432O/2022-global-impact-report.pdf). We identify strategic collaborations with organizations that help us impact our sustainability goals through direct action or collaboration opportunities focused on the prevention/mitigation of environmental risks and impacts, including: RE100, TPG Rise Climate Fund Investment, Plastic Bank, Global Alliance for Sustainable energy, UNFCC, Water Resilience Coalition, Earthworm Foundation, Clean air Asia, Ellen MacArthur Foundation, U.S. Department of Energy. We are currently exploring supply chain integration opportunities with some of our key suppliers in an effort to advance circularity. We continue to ask suppliers to work with us to populate our Supplier Sustainability Solutions Library, which is available to 3M product developers to help accelerate solutions that support 3M’s Sustainability Value Commitment, ensuring all new products have a sustainability attribute that will improve our product offerings and advance our aspirational Sustainability Goals. Where applicable, within each of these topics, we discuss opportunities with regulators.

    4. How does the company assess progress in preventing/mitigating the risks/impacts associated with the following environmental topics?

    No monitoring of progress

    Review issues on ad-hoc basis

    Set annual targets/ goals, track progress over time (internal programs only)

    Set annual targets/ goals, track progress over time (internal and external programs)

    Other (Please provide additional information)

    Climate Action

    Water

    Oceans

    Forests / Biodiversity / Land Use

    Air Pollution

    Waste (e.g., chemical spills, solid waste, hazardous, plastic, etc.)

    Energy & Resource Use

    Optional comment
    3M's sustainability goals can be found on page 35 of our Global Impact Report (https://multimedia.3m.com/mws/media/2191432O/2022-global-impact-report.pdf). In 1987, 3M launched the Air Emission Reduction program, driving an 88% reduction in volatile organic compounds air emissions by 2001. From 2000 to 2005, we had a goal to reduce volatile air emissions by 25% indexed to net sales. The result was a 58% reduction in that time period. From 2005 to 2010 we had a 31% reduction in VOC's indexed to net sales, towards our goal of 25% reduction. And from 2010 to 2015, we achieved a 31% reduction, indexed to net sales, towards our goal of 15% reduction. For additional information, see the Climate and energy section of our 2022 Global Impact Report.

    4.1. For each environmental topic in which the company sets timebound goals / targets, what kind of targets has the company set?

    Description of targets (e.g., what is the target, absolute vs. intensity, externally verified, on track, etc.)

    Climate Action

    Reduce Scope 1 and 2 market-based GHG emissions by at least 50% by 2030, 80% by 2040 (2019 baseline) and achieve carbon neutrality in our operations by 2050. Help our customers reduce their GHGs by 250 million metric tons of CO₂ equivalent emissions through the use of 3M products by 2025. See page 233 of our Global Impact Report for third-party assurance letter.

    Energy & Resource Use

    Improve energy efficiency indexed to net sales by 30% by 2025. Increase renewable energy to 50% of total electricity use by 2025 and to 100% by 2050. Require a Sustainability Value Commitment (SVC) for every new product. See page 233 of our Global Impact Report for third-party assurance letter.

    Water

    Reduce global water usage by the following amounts: 10% by 2022, 20% by 2025, and 25% by 2030, indexed to sales (2019 baseline). For 3M’s global manufacturing operations, enhance the quality of water returned to the environment from industrial processes by 2030*. Our initial focus is on implementing state-of-the-art water purification technology at the largest water use locations globally and having them fully operational by 2024. (*By improving the weighted average of priority constituents, including select metals, BOD/COD, cyanide compounds, fluoride, total nitrogen, oil & grease, PFAS, solids (TDS/TSS), sulfate, and others. Water used by manufacturing or industrial processes, including all water use not defined as domestic (sanitary, cafeteria, etc.)). Engage 100% of water-stressed/ scarce communities where 3M manufactures on community-wide approaches to water management by 2025. Require a Sustainability Value Commitment (SVC) for every new product. See page 233 of our Global Impact Report for third-party assurance letter.

    Forests / Biodiversity / Land Use

    Drive supply chain sustainability through targeted raw material traceability and supplier performance assurance by 2025. See page 233 of our Global Impact Report for third-party assurance letter.

    Air Pollution

    Waste (e.g., chemical spills, solid waste, hazardous, plastic, etc.)

    Reduce manufacturing waste by an additional 10%, indexed to sales, by 2025. Achieve zero landfill status at more than 30% of manufacturing sites by 2025. Reduce dependence on virgin fossil-based plastic by 125 million pounds by 2025. Require a Sustainability Value Commitment (SVC) for every new product. See page 233 of our Global Impact Report for third-party assurance letter.

    Oceans

    Optional comment
    For a full list of Sustainability goals, see page 35 of our Global Impact Report (https://multimedia.3m.com/mws/media/2191432O/2022-global-impact-report.pdf). 3M has developed internal programs to minimize its VOC emissions. We track and report emissions based on raw material usage, engineering estimates, and stack test data.

    4.2. For each environmental topic in which the company sets timebound goals / targets, how is progress against target / goal tracked?

    Progress is reviewed against goals annually or more frequently

    Progress is reported internally to the most senior level

    Progress is reported externally

    Other (Please provide additional information)

    Climate Action

    Energy & Resource Use

    Water

    Forests / Biodiversity / Land Use

    Air Pollution

    Waste (e.g., chemical spills, solid waste, hazardous, plastic, etc.)

    Oceans

    Optional comment
    For further information on our 2021 goal progress, see pages 36-38 of our Global Impact Report (https://multimedia.3m.com/mws/media/2191432O/2022-global-impact-report.pdf) or visit https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/sustainability-us/strategy/.

    5. In the course of the reporting period, has the company been involved in providing or enabling remedy for any actual impacts associated with the following environmental issue(s)?

    Yes

    No

    Choose to not disclose

    Not applicable (Please provide additional information)

    Climate Action

    Water

    Oceans

    Forests / Biodiversity / Land Use

    Air Pollution

    Waste (e.g., chemical spills, solid waste, hazardous, plastic, etc.)

    Energy & Resource Use

    Optional comment
    For further information on our 2021 goal progress see pages 36-38 of our Global Impact Report (https://multimedia.3m.com/mws/media/2191432O/2022-global-impact-report.pdf) or visit https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/sustainability-us/strategy/. For further information on our Clean Air Asia partnership see page 163 of our Global Impact Report.

    Climate Action

    6. What were the company’s gross global greenhouse gas emissions for the reporting period?

    Scope 1 Emissions

    Emissions (tCO2e)

    2980000

    Scope 2 Emissions

    Emissions (tCO2e)

    992000

    Scope 3 Emissions

    Emissions (tCO2e)

    11910000
    Optional comment
    Units are metric tons in table above. Scope 2 above is calculated using market-based accounting. For Scope 3 Categories 10-12, most of 3M’s products are intermediates with many potential end uses. According to the GHG Protocol Scope 3 Calculation and Guidance, a company that produces intermediate products with many potential downstream applications, each with a potentially different GHG emission profile, cannot reasonably estimate the downstream emissions associated with the various end uses of the intermediate products. For additional information, see pages 149-165 of 3M's 2022 Global Impact Report (https://multimedia.3m.com/mws/media/2191432O/2022-global-impact-report.pdf)

    7. What percentage of the company's revenue was invested in R&D of low-carbon products/services during this reporting period?

    Percent of revenue (%)

    While 3M has made significant greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reductions across our global operations, we realize we can make greater contributions by helping our customers reduce their GHG emissions through the use of our products. In addition, we serve our customers through a wide range of innovative products that help them improve energy efficiency and reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. In 2021 alone, we estimate that our customers avoided emitting 18.1 million metric tons of CO2 equivalents through the use of select 3M product platforms. Since 2015, this is a total avoidance of 100 million metric tons of CO2 equivalent emissions for our customers. This evaluation covers only a portion of our product portfolio, including, for example, various films and food safety products. We do not currently track total sales for these products for purposes of external reporting. Since 2019, we’ve required every product entering our new product commercialization process to have a Sustainability Value Commitment (SVC) to contribute to the aspirations laid out in our Strategic Sustainability Framework. When teams determine the SVC for a new product, they consider factors such as reusability; recyclability; and energy, waste, and water savings appropriate to the specific product throughout its life cycle. In addition to these efforts, we are actively exploring data collection systems to help us calculate additional circularity metrics for our products to give us a better understanding of their impact.

    8. Has the organization acted to support climate change adaptation and resilience?

    Optional comment
    For further details, see the Climate and energy and Circular materials sections of 3M's Global Impact Report (https://multimedia.3m.com/mws/media/2191432O/2022-global-impact-report.pdf).

    Energy / Resource Use

    9. Please report the company's renewable energy consumption as a percentage of total energy consumption in the reporting period.

    % of total energy consumption

    18.2
    Optional comment
    In 2021, 47.6% of our electricity came from renewable sources. The total above is for all energy sources, in addition to electricity. For further details, see the Climate and energy section and metric tables in 3M's Global Impact Report (https://multimedia.3m.com/mws/media/2191432O/2022-global-impact-report.pdf).

    Technology

    10. What percent of the company's revenue came from environmentally friendly products / services during this reporting period?

    Percent of total revenue (%)

    Since 2019, we’ve required every product entering our new product commercialization process to have a Sustainability Value Commitment (SVC) to contribute to the aspirations laid out in our Strategic Sustainability Framework. When teams determine the SVC for a new product, they consider factors such as reusability; recyclability; and energy, waste, and water savings appropriate to the specific product throughout its life cycle. In addition to these efforts, we are actively exploring data collection systems to help us calculate additional circularity metrics for our products to give us a better understanding of their impact.

    Sector-specific Questions

    11. Which sector(s) does the company operate in? If diversified, choose top 3 by revenue.

    Optional comment
    3M is a diversified technology company with a global presence in the following businesses: Safety and Industrial; Transportation and Electronics; Health Care; and Consumer. For a breakdown of our business segments, see our 2021 Annual Report (https://s24.q4cdn.com/834031268/files/doc_financials/2021/ar/3M_2021_Annual_Report_Web-(3).pdf).

    Sector-specific: Water

    12. Please provide details regarding the company's water withdrawal and consumption (own operations) during the reporting period.

    Water withdrawal (volume of water in megaliters):

    Mega-liters

    Unknown

    Not applicable (Please provide additional information)

    Total

    41400

    Groundwater:

    25091

    Surface water:

    2963

    Rainwater:

    Wastewater:

    Percentage of water withdrawn in regions with high or extremely high water stress (%)

    1.34

    Water consumption (volume of water in megaliters):

    Mega-liters

    Unknown

    Not applicable (Please provide additional information)

    Total

    Water consumption is not collected on an aggregate basis for the purposes of external reporting and does not receive third-party assurance.

    Groundwater:

    Water consumption is not collected on an aggregate basis for the purposes of external reporting and does not receive third-party assurance.

    Surface water:

    Water consumption is not collected on an aggregate basis for the purposes of external reporting and does not receive third-party assurance.

    Rainwater:

    Water consumption is not collected on an aggregate basis for the purposes of external reporting and does not receive third-party assurance.

    Wastewater:

    Water consumption is not collected on an aggregate basis for the purposes of external reporting and does not receive third-party assurance.

    Percentage of water consumed in regions with high or extremely high water stress (%)

    Water consumption is not collected on an aggregate basis for the purposes of external reporting and does not receive third-party assurance.
    Optional comment
    Collection and use of rainwater and greywater reuse from wastewater treatment plants are a very small fraction of our water withdrawal. Public municipal water is not covered in the table above and accounts for 11,200 mega liters of water withdrawal. For a breakdown of 3M's global water withdrawal see page 139 of 3M's Global Impact Report (https://multimedia.3m.com/mws/media/2191432O/2022-global-impact-report.pdf). Water consumption is not collected on an aggregate basis for the purposes of external reporting and does not receive third-party assurance. At 3M, we strive to use technology and expertise to promote a future of “water circularity,” a future where water stress is eliminated, resources are circulated, and nature is regenerated. Water circularity is the foundation to the aspiration of net positive water impact (NPWI). It represents a vision for how a water user interacts with a basin, its ecosystem, and its communities. Currently 3M has three water goals around water: efficiency (availability), quality, and scarcity (availability, quality, and access). These three goals chart 3M’s path forward toward NPWI as we continue to improve our operational footprint.

    13. Please provide details about the company’s water intensity of products in regions with high or extremely high water stress.

    Water intensity of products (cubic meter/$):

    Evaluation of 3M’s 2021 global manufacturing locations utilized the Aqueduct™ Water Risk Atlas stress-level screening tool, Aqueduct 3.0. Over 200 3M locations were analyzed, with 17 identified in extremely high water-stressed areas, according to the WRI Aqueduct tool. Manufacturing locations include those with annual water use equal to or greater than 1,000 cubic meters. These locations account for 1.34% of 3M's total water usage. Water intensity of products in these regions is not a useful measurement due to the diversity of manufactured products in these regions, as well as our global operations.

    Sector-specific: Forest, biodiversity, and land use

    14. Please report the number and area (in hectares) of sites owned, leased, or managed by the company in or adjacent to protected areas and/or key biodiversity areas (KBA).

    Number

    Unknown

    Not applicable (Please provide additional information)

    Sites

    While most of our manufacturing operations have a relatively small land footprint, we focus on incorporating circularity across all of our business decisions. We have a role to play to carefully integrate renewable and recycled materials, and enhance the circularity of water, packaging, and waste as we focus on designing solutions that do more with less material, advancing a global circular economy. For more information on our Circularity efforts, see the Circular materials section of our Global Impact Report (https://multimedia.3m.com/mws/media/2191432O/2022-global-impact-report.pdf). In our supply chain, 3M has prioritized pulp and paper products as an area that warrants additional formal expectations because of potential environmental risks, such as deforestation and habitat loss; potential human rights issues, such as infringement of Indigenous peoples’ rights; and potential unsafe labor practices. As a global paper purchaser and sustainability leader, 3M is well-positioned to positively influence practices throughout the forest products supply chain. For more information, see the Suppliers section of our Global Impact Report and most recent pulp and paper progress reports (https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/sustainability-us/annual-report/sustainable-forestry/).

    Hectares

    While most of our manufacturing operations have a relatively small land footprint, we focus on incorporating circularity across all of our business decisions. We have a role to play to carefully integrate renewable and recycled materials, and enhance the circularity of water, packaging, and waste as we focus on designing solutions that do more with less material, advancing a global circular economy. For more information on our Circularity efforts, see the Circular materials section of our Global Impact Report (https://multimedia.3m.com/mws/media/2191432O/2022-global-impact-report.pdf). In our supply chain, 3M has prioritized pulp and paper products as an area that warrants additional formal expectations because of potential environmental risks, such as deforestation and habitat loss; potential human rights issues, such as infringement of Indigenous peoples’ rights; and potential unsafe labor practices. As a global paper purchaser and sustainability leader, 3M is well-positioned to positively influence practices throughout the forest products supply chain. For more information, see the Suppliers section of our Global Impact Report and most recent pulp and paper progress reports (https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/sustainability-us/annual-report/sustainable-forestry/).

    15. What area (in hectares) of natural ecosystems was converted during the reporting period in areas owned, leased, or managed by the company?

    Conversion of natural resources (hectares)

    While most of our manufacturing operations have a relatively small land footprint, we focus on incorporating circularity across all of our business decisions. We believe it is our responsibility to carefully integrate renewable and recycled materials, and enhance the circularity of water, packaging, and waste as we focus on designing solutions that do more with less material, advancing a global circular economy. For more information on our Circularity efforts, see the Circular materials section of our Global Impact Report (https://multimedia.3m.com/mws/media/2191432O/2022-global-impact-report.pdf).

    16. Is the company supporting or implementing project(s) focused on ecosystem restoration and protection?

    No

    No, but we plan to in the next 2 years

    Yes

    Forest ecosystem restoration

    Other ecosystem restoration

    As of January 2022, 3M approved a grant to The Plastic Bank Recycling Corporation. The grant funding is expected to support the collection of 181,818 kilograms of plastic in 2022 from vulnerable coastal areas, to help prevent plastic before it reaches the ocean.

    Reforestation

    In 2021, through the one tree program, 3M made a $10,000 donation. Each dollar will go toward planting one tree – providing 10,000 trees for reforestation efforts with the U.S. National Forests.

    Natural regeneration

    Agroforestry

    Set-aside land

    In 2021, 3M continued to provide support to the American Forest Foundation (AFF). An initiative, led by AFF, in partnership with the US Fish & Wildlife Service, focuses on engaging family forest landowners in the conservation of at-risk and listed species in the US South. In addition, since 2015, 3M has been engaging with suppliers in parts of Canada where sourcing for pulp and paper may pose risks to Intact Forest Landscapes (IFLs), High Conservation Values (HCVs) like critical habitat for threatened caribou, or the process of Indigenous peoples to give or withhold their free, prior, informed consent (FPIC) to operations on their land. The Tsay Keh Dene (TKD), with Earthworm’s support, are leading the process of developing management plans and guidelines for their traditional territory. This includes protection of a core cultural area (79,220 hectares in size) in the Ingenika, helping to monitor the TKD traditional territory; and conducting an HCV assessment in the Chuyaza (Helicopter Lakes) Area (18,000 hectares) to identify and protect its most unique and critical values.

    Biodiversity offsetting

    Other (please specify in text box)

    In 2021, 3M began monitoring its forest sources in British Columbia, Canada, using Starling, a satellite monitoring service. This monitoring includes areas where Earthworm is working with the Tsay Keh Dene to identify HCVs (high conservation values). If Starling detects harvesting within Intact Forest Landscapes and critical caribou habitat in the monitoring area, 3M will follow up with suppliers that may be sourcing from the region to ensure that the identified HCVs are managed in a way in which they are either maintained or enhanced. In 2021, 3M proudly supported the Sustainable Forestry and African American Land Retention (SFLR) Network — an organization that helps families generate income from their land and allowing land to be seen as an asset to be shared across generations while also keeping forests as forests.
    Optional comment
    In our supply chain, 3M has prioritized pulp and paper products as an area that warrants additional formal expectations because of potential environmental risks, such as deforestation and habitat loss; potential human rights issues, such as infringement of Indigenous peoples’ rights; and potential unsafe labor practices. As a global paper purchaser and sustainability leader, 3M is well-positioned to positively influence practices throughout the forest products supply chain. For more information, see the Suppliers section of our Global Impact Report (https://multimedia.3m.com/mws/media/2191432O/2022-global-impact-report.pdf) and most recent pulp and paper progress reports (https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/sustainability-us/annual-report/sustainable-forestry/). With the help of Earthworm Foundation, we have so far conducted 15 field assessments across all regions, covering more than 19 million hectares of forests (see map on page 177 of 3M's Global Impact Report). We do not limit this engagement to our direct suppliers. Some of those assessments reviewed Tier 2 pulp mills and were also attended by a Tier 1 supplier. To date, we have participated in transformation projects covering over 10 million hectares. More information on these assessments and other collaborative efforts can be found in our Pulp and Paper Sourcing Policy Progress Reports, including Satellite monitoring of forests, human rights in forestry, and environmental justice.

    Sector-specific: Air pollution

    17. Where applicable, please report the company's emissions of the following pollutants during the reporting period.

    Emissions (tCO2e)

    Unknown

    Not applicable (Please provide additional information)

    NOx

    Specific air emission constituents are not collected on an aggregate basis for the purposes of external reporting and do not go through third-party assurance.

    SOx

    Specific air emission constituents are not collected on an aggregate basis for the purposes of external reporting and do not go through third-party assurance.

    Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC)

    4100

    Hazardous air pollutants (HAP)

    Specific air emission constituents are not collected on an aggregate basis for the purposes of external reporting and do not go through third-party assurance.

    Particulate matter (PM10)

    Specific air emission constituents are not collected on an aggregate basis for the purposes of external reporting and do not go through third-party assurance.

    Persistent organic pollutants (POP)

    Specific air emission constituents are not collected on an aggregate basis for the purposes of external reporting and do not go through third-party assurance.

    Other (please specify in text box)

    Optional comment
    2021 total VOC is provided in the metric table of 3M's 2022 Global Impact Report (https://multimedia.3m.com/mws/media/2191432O/2022-global-impact-report.pdf). Specific air emission constituents are not collected on an aggregate basis for the purposes of external reporting and do not go through third-party assurance.

    Sector-specific: Waste

    18. Please report the company's total weight of waste generated in metric tonnes during the reporting period.

    Waste Generated (t)

    579200
    Optional comment
    The total waste value provided is the sum of Waste by disposal type (incineration and landfill), total waste diverted, and waste-to-energy from the Environmental performance metric table on page 243 of our 2022 Global Impact Report (https://multimedia.3m.com/mws/media/2191432O/2022-global-impact-report.pdf).

    19. Please report the percentage of the company's waste that was hazardous waste (i.e., hazardous waste ratio) during the reporting period.

    Hazardous Waste Ratio (%)

    28.2
    Optional comment
    Solid waste is calculated from metric table values for non-hazardous waste and hazardous waste in 3M's 2022 Global Impact Report (https://multimedia.3m.com/mws/media/2191432O/2022-global-impact-report.pdf).

    20. Please report the company's estimated metric tonnes of single-use plastic consumed wherever material along the value chain during the reporting period.

    Single-use plastics (tonnes)

    Optional comment
    In 2021, 3M announced a new sustainability goal to reduce 3M’s dependence on virgin fossil-based plastic by 125 million pounds by 2025. We will innovate new solutions for products and packaging in our Consumer Business Group. These solutions will use recycled content and bio-based plastics when appropriate and will ultimately work to decrease our overall virgin, fossil-based plastic use. In 2021, we achieved a 18.5-million pound reduction in the use of virgin fossil-based plastic in our packaging and products.

    Overall Environment

    21. Briefly describe practical actions the company has taken during the reporting period and/or plans to take to implement the environment principles, including any challenges faced and actions taken towards prevention and/or remediation.

    For over 120 years, we have been dedicated to science and exploration, taking on global challenges and developing solutions for our customers. As a company, we are guided by our Purpose, Promise, and Principles in the pursuit of creating unique and differentiated value for customers, shareholders, and our stakeholders. Our corporate Promise culminates in our ambition to help transform businesses and improve every life. Together with our Principles, these elements drive and inform our approach to sustainability through the Strategic Sustainability Framework, which directs 3M’s efforts to areas where we can make the greatest impact. Our goals and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) metrics reflect a heightened commitment to thinking holistically about how our operations, people, and products can all contribute to a better and brighter future. We invite you to read about more in our 2022 Global Impact Report (https://multimedia.3m.com/mws/media/2191432O/2022-global-impact-report.pdf).

  • Anti-corruption

    Commitment

    1. Does the company have an anti-corruption compliance programme?

    2021
    Optional comment
    3M’s global compliance program is managed and administered by the Ethics & Compliance Department, led by the senior vice president and chief ethics & compliance officer. The department is staffed with compliance professionals stationed around the world. The senior vice president and chief ethics & compliance officer reports directly to the Audit Committee of the 3M Board of Directors. As a participant in the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC), 3M is committed to supporting all Principles, including Principle 10 on Anti-Corruption. Our commitment and involvement with the UNGC and our community of peer companies provides us with the opportunity to collaborate and share best practices related to work against corruption in all its forms. For additional information, see pages 82-91 of the 3M Global Impact Report (https://multimedia.3m.com/mws/media/2191432O/2022-global-impact-report.pdf). Every year internal audit conducts reviews of elements of our anti-corruption compliance program. Additionally, the Ethics & Compliance team will conduct internal assessments and make enhancements and improvements to the program.

    2. Does your company have policies and recommendations for employees on how to act in case of doubt and/or in situations that may represent a conflict of interest, e.g. with regard to gifts and hospitality, donations, sponsorship, or interactions with public officials?

    Optional comment
    3M employees are trained on recognizing and managing actual and perceived conflicts of interest. We leverage a centralized platform for conflict of interest (COI) disclosure and management, and COI disclosure is part of the annual Code of Conduct Certification process. Ethics & Compliance regularly communicates with employees on this topic to keep the concept at front of mind. For more information, see our Conflict of Interest Principle (https://multimedia.3m.com/mws/media/290301O/conflict-of-interest-principle.pdf).

    Prevention

    3. Who receives training on anti-corruption and integrity?

    Optional comment
    Approximately 65% of 3M's employees receive online anti-bribery training on a two year cycle. Additionally, all new employees receive this training as part of their onboarding process. Anti-bribery training may also be assigned to certain third party business partners. Employees may receive additional training on this topic through local area training campaigns. We provide training globally to assure that 3M employees understand the requirement to comply with the law, 3M’s Code of Conduct, supporting policies, standards, and procedures, including human rights. Employees receive information on wages, include pay for performance statements, and additional information. For purposes of this question, we interpret "direct suppliers of the organization" as those who provide raw materials, while defining "indirect suppliers of the organization" as those that provide services to 3M (including contractors). As stated in our supplier contracts provisions and purchase order terms and conditions, in addition to full compliance with all applicable laws, including environmental laws, we expect our suppliers to integrate environmental responsibility into their operations. Suppliers (both direct and indirect) should work to minimize adverse effects on the community, environment, and natural resources while safeguarding the health and safety of workers and the public.

    3.1. How often is such training provided?

    One time only

    Every year

    Every two or more years

    We do not collect this data

    All employees

    Select employees

    Contractors

    Direct suppliers of the organization

    Other – such as partners, clients, etc.

    Indirect suppliers of the organization

    Optional comment
    Most non-production 3M employees receive anti-corruption on-line training every two years; annually higher risk employee receive in-person / virtual training. Third party business partners are provided training based on risk. For purposes of this question, we interpret "direct suppliers of the organization" as those who provide raw materials, while defining "indirect suppliers of the organization" as those that provide services to 3M (including contractors). As stated in our supplier contracts provisions and purchase order terms and conditions, in addition to full compliance with all applicable laws, including environmental laws, we expect our suppliers to integrate environmental responsibility into their operations. Suppliers (both direct and indirect) should work to minimize adverse effects on the community, environment, and natural resources while safeguarding the health and safety of workers and the public. We aim to work with suppliers and peer companies to amplify our efforts to mitigate risks, improve efficiencies, and drive sustainable practices throughout the supply chain. Our general supplier performance verification process begins with a self-assessment questionnaire (SAQ). The SAQ helps 3M understand supplier programs and determine whether they conform to 3M expectations. It also helps the supplier understand 3M's expectations. In addition to the global SRC expectations for all suppliers, certain areas warrant additional and specific formal expectations to drive more sustainable, responsible practices. This includes our use of certain minerals with the potential to be sourced from conflict-affected and high-risk areas, our use of timber-based products and other plant materials (pulp and paper), and all new suppliers in higher-risk countries in areas such as in Asia Pacific, Latin America, or parts of Europe, Middle East, and Africa. For more information on our supplier training and engagement see pages 166-180 of our Global Impact Report (https://multimedia.3m.com/mws/media/2191432O/2022-global-impact-report.pdf).

    4. Does the company monitor its anti-corruption compliance programme?

    Other monitoring is the Ethics & Compliance evaluation process; internal audit processes; and our own self-assessment through annual risk assessments and strategic planning. For further details, see pages 82-91 of 3M's Global Impact Report(https://multimedia.3m.com/mws/media/2191432O/2022-global-impact-report.pdf).

    Response and Reporting

    5. Please report the company's total number and nature of incidents of corruption during the reporting year.

    Number of incident(s)

    Unknown

    Choose to not disclose

    Confirmed during the current year, but related to previous years

    3M has a robust anti-corruption compliance program, including a mechanism for employees / third parties to report concerns without fear of retaliation (anonymous reporting feature).  All reports are tracked, monitored, and investigated by resources (internal / external) with subject matter expertise in the matter.  Matters are reported to relevant stakeholders, including the 3M Board,  and for matters which are substantiated – discipline and remediation measures are taken. For further information, see https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/ethics-compliance/report-concern/additional-information/

    Confirmed during the current year, and related to this year

    3M has a robust anti-corruption compliance program, including a mechanism for employees / third parties to report concerns without fear of retaliation (anonymous reporting feature).  All reports are tracked, monitored, and investigated by resources (internal / external) with subject matter expertise in the matter.  Matters are reported to relevant stakeholders, including the 3M Board,  and for matters which are substantiated – discipline and remediation measures are taken. For further information, see https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/ethics-compliance/report-concern/additional-information/

    6. Within the reporting period, what measures has the company taken to address suspected incidents of corruption independently or in response to a dispute or investigation by a government regulator?

    The audit committee of the Board reviews these matters. Outside counsel is engaged in certain matters where appropriate.

    7. Does your company engage in Collective Action against corruption?

    We are a member of the UNGC and specifically take steps to reinforce our expectations with business partners through education and training. Ethics & Compliance department members regularly collaborate through benchmarking and at conferences to share best practices and to help improve our controls in this space.

    8. Briefly describe practical actions the company has taken during the reporting period and/or plans to take to implement the anti-corruption principle, including any challenges faced and actions taken towards prevention and/or remediation.

    We are focused on enhancing the metric monitoring program and enhancing third party controls – which include third party training, improved controllership through system integration; active monitoring; enhanced third party audits; and looking anew at our methods to assess third party risk. For further information, see pages 82-91 of 3M's Global Impact Report (https://multimedia.3m.com/mws/media/2191432O/2022-global-impact-report.pdf).