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3M Achieves 34 Superior Energy Performance 50001™ Certifications
As a science-based Fortune 500 company, 3M focuses on producing innovative products while prioritizing sustainability as a core value throughout the company. In this column from Better Buildings, learn how 3M integrated the systematic ISO-based “plan-do-check-act” framework into on-site energy management practices, resulting in reduced energy use and costs, expanded employee engagement, and improved insight into energy performance at dozens of sites.
3M Partners to Produce CO2 Removal Products
3M entered into a partnership to develop material that can trap and permanently remove carbon dioxide.
3M invests in reaching carbon neutrality
3M announced on Feb. 16 that it expects to invest approximately $1 billion over the next 20 years to accelerate new environmental goals, including achieving carbon neutrality.
3M flips the switch to 100% RE
3M announced its commitment to move to 100% renewable electricity in all its facilities around the work, beginning with its St. Paul headquarters, a 409-acre campus with some 12,000 employees across 30 buildings and research labs.
3M reveals energy efficiency progress
3M announced that it has improved global energy efficiency by 30% and increased global renewable energy by 25%. These metrics are part of the company’s 2025 Global Scorecard, released with its 2018 Sustainability Report.
Infographic & Video: Data Driven—Advancing a sustainable future
The amount of data created doubles every two years, with approximately 2% of the U.S.’s electrical energy going to data centers—more energy than most states use. This rapid growth is creating an expanding energy efficiency gap.
Case study: 3M's road to ISO 50001, SEP certification
This case study outlines the enterprisewide approach taken by The 3M Company, a multinational manufacturer, to certify multiple sites to the Better Buildings Initiative's "Superior Energy Performance" program, which includes a certified ISO 50001 energy management system.
Nonutility buyers comprised 37% of wind PPAs in Q1
Companies such as 3M and Salesforce were among nonutility buyers of wind power purchase agreements in the first quarter of 2016, according to AWEA.
3M signs 120 MW wind deal with Invenergy
Technology and chemical company 3M last month signed a power purchase agreement to obtain 120 MW of wind power that will be used to power its North American operations.
Zahroof Valves named finalist for energy, sustainability in annual Edison Awards
Industrial valve manufacturer Zahroof is a finalist in the Edison Awards, which evaluate technologies based on criteria of "Concept, Value, Delivery and Impact."
Switching your company to renewable energy? Read this first
The renewable energy opportunity for Fortune 1000 companies has never been better, but sourcing renewables doesn't come without risk.
