3M has set new climate targets, aiming for a 42 percent reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2030, based on 2021 levels. This commitment is based on the company’s previous goals to reduce Tier 1 and Tier 2 emissions and achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. In particular, 3M’s short-term goals are endorsed by Science Targets Initiative (SBTi) based on the Paris Agreement. Limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius Gayle Schueller, 3M’s senior vice president and chief sustainability officer, emphasized the company’s long-standing commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and increase the achievement of targets to reflect years of cooperation. . Schuler added that 3M’s innovations across its product portfolio aim to disrupt industries and help consumers achieve sustainability goals, and help develop a carbon economy. -little. In its 2021 commitment, 3M announced initial goals to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in scope 1 and 2 by at least 50 percent by 2030 and 80 percent in 2040, two on 2019 levels, the company has progressed. which is important and has become less widespread. Release 1 and 2 with 48.6%. With SBTi’s approval, 3M has revised its component parts to achieve a reduction of 52.6% by 2030. 3M’s challenge is to address Phase 3 emissions, which including strategic releases across the company’s value chain. This includes upstream activities in the supply chain as well as downstream emissions from product use. Despite the difficulty, 3M has listed its Hazardous 3 pollutants since 2011 according to the GHG Protocol for Accounting and Reporting by the Value Group. 3M has more than 55,000 products in various industries such as automotive, safety, energy and electronics.
Schuller said that the company is important to advance the science of measuring and accounting for supply chain deliveries, which is very difficult for large, diversified companies. The company continues to focus on ensuring transparency in emissions reporting and continuous innovation in order to achieve sustainability goals. Through these efforts, 3M hopes to continue to promote sustainable practices and support the global transition to a low-carbon economy, to the benefit of the company and consumers.