Wij voelen ons verantwoordelijk voor de bescherming van kritische leefgebieden en diersoorten, overal in de wereld.
De toewijding van 3M aan duurzame bosbouw
3M is al meer dan 40 jaar een leider onder wereldwijd opererende bedrijven – als pionier van het duurzaamheidsconcept in haar fabricageprocessen sinds de start van het baanbrekende 3P-programma Pollution Prevention Pays in 1975, tot het brede duurzame producten portfolio van nu.
Wij hebben onszelf tevens agressieve milieudoelen gesteld om klimaatverandering, waterbehoud, luchtemissies, en afvalreductie aan te pakken en de recycleerbaarheid en kringloopmaterialen van onze verpakking neemt constant toe.
Als wereldwijd opererend bedrijf vinden wij dat wij een verantwoordelijkheid hebben voor de gemeenschap in het algemeen en met name de gemeenschappen waarin wij wonen en werken. Dit omvat ook de bescherming van kritische diersoorten en leefgebieden. Wij hebben meer dan $20 miljoen gedoneerd aan The Nature Conservancy om kritische biodiversiteit en leefgebieden te beschermen in de Verenigde Staten, China, Mexico en Brazilië.
Verantwoordelijk papierinkoop
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As part of our overall sustainability efforts, we have had a long-standing commitment to responsible forest management. We source paper products from suppliers who we believe share our values and are equally committed to protecting forest areas.
The 3M Pulp and Paper Sourcing Policy is designed to ensure all the virgin wood fiber going into our paper-based products and packaging comes from sources that protect forests and respect the rights of workers and people who live in or may depend on forests for their livelihood. 3M will only accept virgin fiber that can be traced to the forest source, proven to be obtained legally, and protective of high carbon stock forests, high conservation values, and workers’ and indigenous peoples’ rights.
We are partnering with The Forest Trust (TFT), a non-profit organization with a strong track record in guiding companies on the development and implementation of responsible pulp and paper sourcing and improved forest management across global supply chains. Together, we are engaging with our direct and indirect suppliers, to trace 3M materials back through mills to the forest sources, educate them on the forestry issues addressed in the Policy, and support them to set up their own responsible fiber sourcing programs. Through this collaboration under the framework of our Policy, we are harnessing the power of our supply chain to promote responsible sourcing and sustainability in forest sources around the world.
Sustainable Innovation
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3M continues to advance sustainable product development. Just one example is our Post-it® Greener Notes and Post-it® Recycled Notes, which are made from 100% recycled paper, and the packaging for the Recycled notes is made of 100% recycled cardboard. We also offer Post-it® 100% Recycled Pop-Up Notes, Post-it® Greener Pagemarkers, and Post-it® Recycled Easel Pads. All Post-it® Notes are 100% recyclable.
Certain Post-it® brand and Scotch® brand products now utilize a revolutionary adhesive made primarily from renewable plants. This reduces the use of petroleum in the manufacturing process, which is better for the environment.
All of these things together help preserve our world’s forests, reduce the impact of climate change and improve lives around the world. Working with our vendors, employees, customers and community stakeholders, we will continue to meet the needs of society today, while respecting the needs of future generations
