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Workplace security 3M secures and monitors its sites and has invested in tools and resources to help gather risk intelligence and provide threat mitigation to protect 3M’s people, property, assets, and operations. |
3M sites are accessible with badge access. Uniformed security personnel support and assist workers and visitors in both emergency and non-emergency situations, such as incidents, loss or theft, and suspicious items or behaviors. 3M has invested in security intelligence monitoring systems. As threats are identified, ris... |
The GSOC also manages travel safety and provides emergency care and support to workers. |
Incident and crisis management 3M has plans and processes in place to help prevent and prepare for, respond to, and recover from serious, severe, and crisis situations throughout its global footprint. Notification and communication processes managed through the GSOC inform and engage response teams, leadership, and sub... |
For more information, visit the Enterprise risk section. |
Process hazard management 3M is committed to rigorously managing the risks associated with hazardous processes, such as those with the potential to result in catastrophic fires, explosions, and the sudden release of toxic materials. We use a Hazardous Process Evaluation Tool (HazPET) to categorize hazardous processes. ... |
Another way we manage hazardous processes is through mechanical integrity programs. These programs help our manufacturing sites manage critical process equipment to assure they are operated and maintained in the most effective and safe manner. |
Our actions. |
Developing and implementing global EHS policies, management systems, and key performance metrics enable 3M to continually integrate and drive continuous improvement into each of the company’s four business groups globally, assuring consistency and innovative EHS thinking. |
3M uses a variety of tools to manage EHS risks in the workplace. We have successfully used specialized tools for several years in the areas of environmental compliance, life safety, process safety, industrial hygiene, and ergonomics. Each of these disciplines uses a risk management approach to categorize risk levels an... |
Live dashboards report EHS data at the site, division, business group, and corporate levels. Dashboards are reviewed by executive management for performance on selected indicators, enabling 3M to monitor and identify successes, risks, and opportunities for performance improvements and footprint reductions worldwide. 3M... |
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Environmental management system implementation. |
We continue to advance our Environmental Management System (EMS) framework throughout the world. |
3M’s EMS framework provides structure and consistency for implementing our programs and puts the company in a proactive rather than reactive mode regarding our environmental focus. We have extensive global systems in place to identify, track, and manage relevant information on corporate-wide EHS management and performa... |
Environmental investments. |
In 2020, 3M expended approximately $55 million for capital projects for environmental purposes. Capital projects for environmental purposes include waste reduction and pollution control programs, such as water usage reduction and water quality improvement equipment, scrubbers, containment structures, solvent recovery u... |
3M follows a centrally coordinated investment approach to mitigate risk and facilitate the implementation of sustainable technologies to align with our Strategic Sustainability Framework. |
Applying ISO 14001. |
The ISO 14001 Environment Management System (EMS) standard is an internationally recognized approach for managing the immediate and long-term environmental impacts of an organization’s products, services, and processes. |
To help sites comply with the current ISO 14001 standard, 3M provides ISO 14001 training modules in our Global Learning System. Web-based courses are offered addressing topics on general awareness, internal auditors, leadership management, and more. Learning coordinators can assign these web-based training courses to g... |
Altogether, |
Site self-assessments and auditing 3M verifies regulatory compliance and alignment with the EHS Management Standard, conducting EHS-related audits on a standardized schedule based on site-specific EHS complexities. 3M’s multifaceted strategy for implementing EMS and global auditing of EHS compliance for our operations ... |
$55M for capital projects for environmental purposes. |
In 2020, 3M expended approximately our ISO 14001-certified sites account for 77.4% of transfer value of shipments (TVOS). |
Third-party assurance of sustainability metric reporting. |
APEX Companies, LLC provided independent third-party verification of 3M’s 2020 environmental data (volatile organic compound emissions, water, waste, environmental compliance metrics, energy consumption, and greenhouse gas emissions) included in this 2021 Sustainability Report. For additional information on our third-p... |
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Starting in 2020, 3M has been building out our EHS and chemicals management audit program to best-in-class capability with the addition of: • Adding new features to allow sites to audit their own programs; involving 3M experts from outside a site’s auditing programs; and having external, non-3M specialists visit and au... |
In 2020, our EHS site audits covered sites that manufactured 33.1% of transfer value of shipments (TVOS). |
Key objectives of audits: |
Comprised in the auditing process: • The frequency of EHS compliance audits on manufacturing, supply chain, and R&D operations is based on the site’s EHS complexity rating along with management input. These operations are annually assessed with respect to the standard audit frequencies to establish a prioritized list o... |
• 3M uses a variety of tools and resources for compliance auditing, including: ○ Internally developed compliance protocols created by subject-matter experts in regulatory programs and 3M processes ○ 3M’s EHS Management Standard ○ Externally purchased compliance protocols, especially for operations outside the United St... |
All EHS auditors are required to take a certification test covering the important aspects of the 3M EHS Auditor Guidelines. 3M EHS professionals are assigned to an audit team or lead auditor to provide support on the auditing process and/or a specific subject during the audit. |
Compliance analysis, documentation, and verification. |
In an effort to create more consistency in auditing of manufacturing sites, 3M uses an electronic system, Compliance and Auditing Management and Metric Systems (CAMMS). While its compliance module is primarily focused on the United States and Canada, CAMMS is a system for maintaining environmental compliance requiremen... |
3M EHS audit locations, 2016-2020. |
Managing global risk and compliance. |
Maintain compliance. |
Develop environmental professionals Manage risk. |
Share best practices. |
Identify common areas for improvement. |
Build common understanding of requirements. |
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Environmental site assessments and enhancements. |
Outside of 3M’s EMS framework, 3M has completed environmental site assessments at most sites, with the goal of identifying potential historical liabilities. Because of these assessments, we can identify sensitive biodiverse areas that are on or near 3M properties. The environmental site assessments include a site visit... |
Employee safety and health during the COVID-19 pandemic 3M takes our responsibility seriously to help keep employees safe by minimizing the spread of disease. During the various stages of response and recovery due to the COVID-19 pandemic, 3M has remained committed to keeping its employees and the public safe. 3M insti... |
In our operations where dedicated essential workers continue to power our pandemic response, this has meant remaining diligent and adhering to health and safety protocols to help mitigate the risk of transmission. 3M site leadership teams continue collaborating with their local communities, disease prevention coordinat... |
Active monitoring of the COVID-19 pandemic has allowed 3M to adapt our protective measures globally for employee health and safety by implementing protocols like physical distancing, heightened personal hygiene practices, disinfection cleanings, and additional trainings, as well as use of face coverings in the workplac... |
For more information and examples of health and safety protocols implemented at our sites, see the stories New global safety measures help protect workers, business continuity and Enhanced safety protocols protect workers, ensure business continuity. |
Early in 2020, in an effort to prioritize the health and safety of our people during COVID-19, the majority of our workforce at 3M office buildings and in the field transitioned to working remotely. Our global pandemic preparedness plan is governed by our Corporate Crisis Management Team and follows a phased approach. |
Our approach to returning to business travel and field operations will be cautious and flexible as we adapt the framework to local conditions. We will maintain a focus on the health and safety of our employees and acknowledge the need to ensure business continuity and support our customers. |
Occupational epidemiology 3M is one of the few companies supporting an internal occupational epidemiology program. For over 25 years, this group has conducted epidemiologic studies to examine health outcomes among 3M manufacturing workers and their potential association with occupational exposures and other workplace c... |
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EHS Cultural Excellence Program. |
The goal of our EHS Cultural Excellence program is to continually enhance 3M’s organizational culture at all sites worldwide with a key metric of enhancing EHS culture through leadership engagement with site employees. In 2020, we used this proven culture initiative in a global effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19,... |
The program works to engage our employees so we, as an organization, can understand and reduce risks, follow safety practices, and be comfortable raising personal concerns to help address concerning behaviors. |
International travel health. |
Our travel health team prepares 3M employees for international business travel through comprehensive travel health consultations that include a personal health history review, immunizations, appropriate travel medications, and travel health education. We assist all employees who may require medical assistance while awa... |
During the COVID-19 pandemic, 3M restricted international travel that was not deemed business critical. Employees who did travel were provided with information on precautionary measures they should take to help prevent COVID-19 infection — as well as the actions they should take if they became ill while traveling. |
Healthy living. |
Health, wealth, wellness, and resilience create a framework for a collection of programs, resources, and services designed to help employees and their families achieve their well-being goals. Our 2020 programs and services vary globally. Examples include free flu shots, health-conscious options in the cafeterias, on-si... |
Knowing that the global pandemic has been taking a toll on people’s mental health, 3M’s disAbility Network and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) addressed these issues head-on through a series of virtual events during Mental Health Week, October 5-9, 2020. The events explored the mental health challenges that many peop... |
Additional information on employee programs can be found in the Employee programs section of this report. |
Environmental, health, and safety (EHS) incident management. |
Since 2010, all 3M sites globally are required to internally report actual and potential incidents (i.e., identify risks) through one dedicated system, which we call EHS 360. Actual and potential incidents include, but are not limited to, injury or illness, fire or explosion, environmental exceedances, spills, agency n... |
EHS 360 has led to continuous improvements relating to the awareness of responsibilities, understanding of the holistic system, and more consistent reporting requirements for 3M’s global operations. |
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Significant Injuries and Events (SIE) rates. |
Since 2014, over 128,000 internal risk assessments resulted in the identification and reduction of risk associated with more than 36,000 activities, including 10,500 associated with activities that have greater potential to result in a SIE. |
In 2019, we refined and expanded our internal classification criteria. SIE is broadly defined by impairment, disability, and other considerations. It also includes non-injury and illness events, such as fires, spills, and non-COVID communicable disease outbreaks, like measles or mumps. In 2019, we established a baselin... |
Ergonomics risk management 3M’s Ergonomics Risk Reduction Process (ERRP) is a global, comprehensive program that integrates ergonomic job analysis and engineering design criteria to reduce exposure to commonly identified musculoskeletal disorder (MSD) risk factors. To accomplish this, we apply ergonomics risk assessmen... |
In 2019, all manufacturing sites were required to complete an ergonomic footprint assessment and establish yearly reduction targets. |
Industrial exposure risk management. |
To accurately assess exposure management programs and activities, 3M uses the comprehensive approach outlined by the American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA). In 2020, 92% of our processes involving potential workplace exposures to chemicals or noise have been fully assessed. As prescribed by our EHS Management S... |
Medical surveillance. |
We monitor our employees based on their potential exposure to chemical and physical hazards in the workplace. We screen for early signs of occupational illnesses to protect workers from further exposure, and we provide medical management. We look for trends in the health data of working populations to assure that poten... |
Radiation protection 3M’s Corporate Radiation Protection and Compliance group (CRPC) provides hazard evaluations and develops and provides training for both radiation source users as well as site radiation safety officers to help protect 3M employees, our customers, and the public. This includes the use of radiation in... |
From 2019 to 2020, 14.3% there has been a net reduction in the number of SIEs of high exposures were eliminated, exceeding our internal target. 1.4K. |
In 2020, over. |
Online ergonomic training is also available 24/7 to any employee who wants to learn more and has access to 3M’s intranet. See the 3M regional and global recordable incident rate chart for details. |
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Contractor and visitor environmental, health, and safety 3M requires all visitors, vendors, contingent workers, and contractors at 3M sites to follow all applicable 3M workplace environmental, health, and safety requirements. For example, contractors must complete a pre-qualification process before they may perform wor... |
Each 3M site has a contractor coordinator who is the main 3M contact for working with contractors on EHS issues. The contractor coordinator is empowered to participate in pre-bid meetings and pre-qualifications for contractors. The contractor coordinator and/or a trained designated representative is on-site and therefo... |
Contractors are asked to submit notification to 3M of worker hours and any injuries occurring while performing work in accordance with a 3M contract. Any contractor incidents are reported in the 3M EHS 360 data management system, including injuries and contractor worker hours. |
New global Environmental, Health, and Safety and Product Stewardship (EHS&PS) organization. |
To align the protection of our employees, communities, and customers, in 2020, we brought together the Corporate Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) organization, global site EHS leaders, and the Product Stewardship (PS) organization. This new, single, unified global EHS&PS organization reports into Corporate Resea... |
Global EHS Team 3M’s global EHS Team has continued to evolve. We believe our current operational state sets us apart from our peers. Comprised of business-level EHS committee members, regional EHS managers, and corporate subject-matter experts, this team works with EHS site staff to address and replicate best practices... |
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