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10/10/2022 An entranceway as beautiful as a butterflyOctober 10, 2022
An entranceway as beautiful as a butterfly
How 3M scientists were inspired by nature to innovate a window film with a stunning display.
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11/11/2022 The 3M Australia and New Zealand Team raises funds to support flood relief efforts in NSW & QLDNovember 11, 2022
The 3M Australia and New Zealand Team raises funds to support flood relief efforts in NSW & QLD
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05/16/2022 Early struggles plant the seed for innovation.May 16, 2022
Early struggles plant the seed for innovation.
What began as a mining company blossomed into a Fortune 500 manufacturing company, proving that early struggles plant the seed for innovation.
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05/11/2022 Post-it Brand brings the joy of colour to everyoneMay 11, 2022
Post-it Brand brings the joy of colour to everyone
The art of ideation and colour come together with newly released Post-it Note collections in partnership with Pantone Colour Institute.
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05/31/2022 2022 Global Impact Report (PDF, 65.1 MB) 2022 Global Impact Report (PDF, 65.1 MB)May 31, 2022
2022 Global Impact Report (PDF, 65.1 MB)
3M has always been a purpose-driven company. We unlock the power of people, ideas, and science to reimagine what’s possible. Read more to learn about our Environmental, Sustainability, and Governance commitments.
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01/24/2022 Road signs and abrasives that evolved from an overhead projector.January 24, 2022
Road signs and abrasives that evolved from an overhead projector.
More than 60 years ago, an advancement in technology changed the way we make things forever.
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11/02/2021 A mishap with a bookmark changed how we communicate, forever.November 02, 2021
A mishap with a bookmark changed how we communicate, forever.
What do you get when you combine the science of sticky with a bookmark? An invention that nobody knew they needed – until they did.
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09/06/2021 3M grant supports the enhancement of the Sustainable Coastlines award-winning Litter Intelligence programme.September 06, 2021
3M grant supports the enhancement of the Sustainable Coastlines award-winning Litter Intelligence programme.
The innovative programme trains citizen scientists in the collection of litter data, providing powerful insights into the litter problem, and assist creating sustainable solutions to eliminate waterway and coastal litter pollution.
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09/03/2021 3M donates to KiwiHarvest to aid in decreasing food insecurity in Otago.September 03, 2021
3M donates to KiwiHarvest to aid in decreasing food insecurity in Otago.
A grant worth an additional 190,000 meals has meant extra resources are available, allowing KiwiHarvest to expand their food network to the hardest hit regions still grappling with the effects of the pandemic.
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08/25/2022 Face masks, scrub sponges, and medical dressings that evolved from decorative ribbon.August 25, 2022
Face masks, scrub sponges, and medical dressings that evolved from decorative ribbon.
When Al Boese began exploring the fuzzy front-end of science, he not only created a new product, but a new market altogether.
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07/19/2022 The bright idea that stuck is almost a century old.July 19, 2022
The bright idea that stuck is almost a century old.
In June of 1925, Richard Drew, 3M’s banjo playing inventor, solved a sticky problem that would completely revolutionise the adhesive market.
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06/12/2022 It all started with a rockJune 12, 2022
It all started with a rock
The five founders of 3M started their venture on 13 June 1902.
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09/28/2022 3Mgives provides funding boost to encourage Kiwi girls into STEMM careersSeptember 28, 2022
3Mgives provides funding boost to encourage Kiwi girls into STEMM careers
Through our education investment arm, 3Mgives has provided a funding boost to New Zealand’s Innovative Young Minds – an organisation devoted to inspiring young women in years 11 and 12 to explore science and technology.
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10/14/2022 3M Auckland making the most of Work Your WayOctober 14, 2022
3M Auckland making the most of Work Your Way
Work Your Way continues to offer 3Mers around the world flexible working options that best suit them.
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05/14/2021 3M continues longstanding support of National Road Safety Week.May 14, 2021
3M continues longstanding support of National Road Safety Week.
3M has almost 80 years of experience in contributing to safer roads, helping everyone to return home safely.
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05/06/2021 Innovating our products to improve the planetMay 06, 2021
Innovating our products to improve the planet
3M collaborates with customers and uses innovative products and solutions to support the environment worldwide.
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04/28/2021 3M sets new STEM goal to empower underrepresented individualsApril 28, 2021
3M sets new STEM goal to empower underrepresented individuals
3M plans to create five million unique STEM and skilled trades learning experiences for underrepresented individuals by the end of 2025.
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04/12/2021 3M Commits to Achieve Carbon Neutrality, Reduce Water Use, and Improve Water QualityApril 12, 2021
3M Commits to Achieve Carbon Neutrality, Reduce Water Use, and Improve Water Quality
3M has a long-standing commitment to sustainability, and it is a core value of our company.
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03/28/2022 The century old gritty, innovative invention.March 28, 2022
The century old gritty, innovative invention.
A revolutionary product, developed by the famously absent-minded 3M inventor
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03/03/2021 How Mentoring Changed the Life of a Young Woman at 3MMarch 03, 2021
How Mentoring Changed the Life of a Young Woman at 3M
The mentor-mentee relationship of 3M’s Barbara Niven and Kasey Douglas exemplifies the power of mentoring in kickstarting and shaping a young woman’s career, and indeed, her life.
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10/12/2020 Embedding Sustainability into every new productOctober 12, 2020
Embedding Sustainability into every new product
Every 3M product entering the new product commercialisation process will include a Sustainability Value Commitment that demonstrates how it drives impact for the greater good.
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09/28/2020 Science at Home Experiments for KidsSeptember 28, 2020
Science at Home Experiments for Kids
Make school holidays and other days home from school exciting with 3M’s Science at Home program designed for students aged 6-12.
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08/12/2020 3M and United Way New Zealand Collaborate for COVID-19 ResponseAugust 12, 2020
3M and United Way New Zealand Collaborate for COVID-19 Response
3M has joined forces with United Way New Zealand to help community charities and support services across New Zealand experiencing increased demand for services due to COVID-19.
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05/19/2020 2020 Sustainability Report 2020 Sustainability ReportMay 19, 2020
2020 Sustainability Report
Each year since 2011, 3M has produced a report that captures the state of sustainability in all facets of the company’s business, in all corners of the world. It provides an externally verified picture of where the company stands in its mission to improve every life.
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04/20/2020 3M provides aid for global relief and recovery efforts.April 20, 2020
3M provides aid for global relief and recovery efforts.
We are providing $20 million in financial support to frontline healthcare workers, vulnerable populations disproportionately affected by the virus and medical research initiatives.
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09/26/2019 3M is a proud sponsor of WIRES 3M is a proud sponsor of WIRESSeptember 26, 2019
3M is a proud sponsor of WIRES
Learn how we helped make their rescue van look like a colourful Rainbow Lorikeet.
