Strategies that focus on more than just profits...

For decades now, 3M has placed great emphasis on protecting the environment through innovations for a brighter tomorrow. According to the company's website, 3M's vision statement is as follows:

3M's commitment is to actively contribute to sustainable development through environmental protection, social responsibility and economic progress. To us, that means meeting the needs of society today, while respecting the ability of future generations to meet their needs.

In order to make their vision a reality, 3M utilizes decision making strategies focused around three main principles - Economic Success, Environmental Protection, and Social Responsibility. In addition to these strategic principles, 3M employees around the gloobe use the following set of values to guide them from day to day.

• Act with uncompromising honesty and integrity in everything we do.
• Satisfy our customers with innovative technology and superior quality, value and service.
• Provide our investors an attractive return through sustainable, global growth.
• Respect our social and physical environment around the world.
• Value and develop our employees' diverse talents, initiative and leadership.
• Earn the admiration of all those associated with 3M worldwide.

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