3M Recognized by Dow Jones Sustainability Index for 18th Consecutive Year
September 07 2017 - 11:26AM
Business Wire
3M continues to lead the way in sustainability – recognizing
that along with being good for the planet, sustainable practices
are good for business.
In recognition of the company’s focus on sustainability, 3M has
been selected for inclusion in the 2017 Dow Jones Sustainability
Index (DJSI). This marks the 18th consecutive year 3M has been
recognized for its sustainability efforts both in the U.S. and
globally – making it one of a short list of companies that have
consistently appeared on the list.
The science-based company has a long-standing commitment to
sustainability, from its Pollution Prevention Pays program that
began in 1975 to 3M’s forward-looking sustainability goals for 2025
related to raw materials, water, energy and climate, health and
safety, as well as education and development.
“Part of the 3M Vision is improving every life, and we take that
very seriously,” said 3M Chief Sustainability Officer Jean
Bennington Sweeney. “More than ever, we have a strong sense of
purpose at the heart of everything we do -- from products to
policies to partnerships."
This commitment to sustainability and improving lives has led to
numerous innovative 3M technologies and products that address
global sustainability challenges:
- Window films that let light in and keep
heat out, reducing the energy load on a building
- Tiny glass bubbles that replace heavier
materials, reducing weight without sacrificing strength and
contributing to energy efficiency
- Respirators, surgical drapes and
single-patient use rolls of medical tape that help hospitals reduce
waste and infection caused by cross-contamination
- Paper thin display films that enhance
light, making smart phones brighter, while requiring less battery
power
"We're very proud to be recognized in the Dow Jones
Sustainability Index," Sweeney said. "It’s a testament to our
90,000 employees who every day are working to help solve some of
the world's biggest challenges."
The DJSI is created by research analysts who perform an in-depth
study of companies’ environmental, social and economic performance.
One of the most highly regarded sustainability performance
rankings, the DJSI is released annually by S&P Dow Jones
Indices, a leading index provider, and RobecoSAM, an investment
specialist focused exclusively on sustainability investing.
Learn more about 3M’s commitment to sustainability at
www.3m.com/sustainability.
More information about the Dow Jones Sustainability Index can be
found at http://www.sustainability-indices.com/.
About 3MAt 3M, we apply science in collaborative ways to
improve lives daily. With $30 billion in sales, our 90,000
employees connect with customers all around the world. Learn more
about 3M’s creative solutions to the world’s problems at www.3M.com
or on Twitter @3M or @3MNews.
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