3M Co
3M's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, 3M completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
3M has also provided a category-level breakdown for 13 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into 3M's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 3M amounted to 2,630,000 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2). a
Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 3M decreased by 23.77%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a
3M's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are 3M's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of 3M were 1,500,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has 3M reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, 3M's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 68.68%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), 3M's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 34.21%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a
What are 3M's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, 3M reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 558,000 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 1,130,000 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has 3M reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2018, 3M's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Location-Based) have decreased by 39.25%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), 3M's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that 3M 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a
What methodology does 3M use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, 3M reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
3M's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into 3M's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, 3M reported 29,900,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain. a
The 2024 disclosure of 3M includes a breakdown across 13 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year. a
3M's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are 3M's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, 3M reported total Scope 3 emissions of 29,900,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 25.3% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 74.7% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Has 3M reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2018, 3M's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 213.75%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), 3M's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that 3M 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does 3M disclose?
In 2024, 3M reported emissions for 13 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a
This reflects a high level of granularity and transparency in the company's emissions reporting.
What are the main sources of 3M's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to 3M's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 21,100,000 tCO₂e (70.46%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 4,510,000 tCO₂e (15.06%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 1,300,000 tCO₂e (4.34%)
3M's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into 3M’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, 3M reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,500,000 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 24,575 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 61.04 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
3M's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does 3M's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, 3M reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 61.04 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 9.46 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does 3M rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, 3M ranked 18 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
3M is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a
Insights into 3M's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, 3M reported a total carbon footprint of 32,530,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 9.01% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a
The largest contributor to 3M's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 91.92% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 4.61%. a