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Our Global Impact – Sustainability
  • A high-energy approach to lowering energy use.

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    • 3M facilities around the world are committed to reducing the company’s environmental footprint by conserving energy. One shining example is the 3M Oral Care facility in Seefeld, Germany, which found ways to improve energy efficiency by 7.5%.

      In May, 2015, the Seefeld site was awarded its fifth 3M Platinum Energy Award, in recognition of exceptional teamwork on several fronts. The Seefeld team:

      • Improved energy efficiency by 7.5%.
      • Implemented savings projects accounting for 5.4% of their total energy spend.
      • Successfully met the requirements of the ISO 50001 energy management standard