3M Recognized by Dow Jones Sustainability Index for 18th Consecutive Year

ST. PAUL, Minn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–3M continues to lead the way in sustainability – recognizing that along
with being good for the planet, sustainable practices are good for
business.

In recognition of the company’s focus on sustainability, 3M has been
selected for inclusion in the 2017 Dow Jones Sustainability Index
(DJSI). This marks the 18th consecutive year 3M has been
recognized for its sustainability efforts both in the U.S. and globally
– making it one of a short list of companies that have consistently
appeared on the list.

The science-based company has a long-standing commitment to
sustainability, from its Pollution Prevention Pays program that began in
1975 to 3M’s forward-looking sustainability goals for 2025 related to
raw materials, water, energy and climate, health and safety, as well as
education and development.

“Part of the 3M Vision is improving every life, and we take that very
seriously,” said 3M Chief Sustainability Officer Jean Bennington
Sweeney. “More than ever, we have a strong sense of purpose at the heart
of everything we do — from products to policies to partnerships."

This commitment to sustainability and improving lives has led to
numerous innovative 3M technologies and products that address global
sustainability challenges:

• Window films that let light in and keep heat out, reducing the energy
  load on a building
• Tiny glass bubbles that replace heavier materials, reducing weight
  without sacrificing strength and contributing to energy efficiency
• Respirators, surgical drapes and single-patient use rolls of medical
  tape that help hospitals reduce waste and infection caused by
  cross-contamination
• Paper thin display films that enhance light, making smart phones
  brighter, while requiring less battery power

"We're very proud to be recognized in the Dow Jones Sustainability
Index," Sweeney said. "It’s a testament to our 90,000 employees who
every day are working to help solve some of the world's biggest
challenges."

The DJSI is created by research analysts who perform an in-depth study
of companies’ environmental, social and economic performance. One of the
most highly regarded sustainability performance rankings, the DJSI is
released annually by S&P Dow Jones Indices, a leading index provider,
and RobecoSAM, an investment specialist focused exclusively on
sustainability investing.

Learn more about 3M’s commitment to sustainability at www.3m.com/sustainability.

More information about the Dow Jones Sustainability Index can be found
at http://www.sustainability-indices.com/.

About 3M
At 3M, we apply science in collaborative ways to
improve lives daily. With $30 billion in sales, our 90,000 employees
connect with customers all around the world. Learn more about 3M’s
creative solutions to the world’s problems at www.3M.com
or on Twitter @3M or @3MNews.

Contacts

3M
Lori Anderson, 651-733-0831