The report highlights 3M's progress in its sustainability journey in 2023. The company achieved a 45.9% zero landfill status across its sites, with 91% of processes involving potential workplace exposure to chemicals or noise being fully assessed. 3M also made significant progress in its climate efforts, committing to near-term reduction targets for scopes 1, 2, and 3 greenhouse gas emissions and continuing to work toward carbon neutrality in its operations by 2050. Additionally, 3M achieved a 69.8-million-pound reduction in the use of virgin fossil-based plastic in its packaging and products. The report also showcases 3M's efforts to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion, including a commitment to double the pipeline of diverse talent in management globally by 2030. 3M continued its commitment to supporting communities through various initiatives, including a $50-million investment over five years to address racial opportunity gaps in the U.S.
