3M
3M is a company that is part of the pulse of the water sector. Here we bring together everything it publishes on Smart Water Magazine: its news, its blogs and the events it takes part in.
3M settlement with public water suppliers to address PFAS in water receives final court approval
Agreement includes pre-tax present value commitment of up to $10.3 billion payable over 13 years. Supports PFAS remediation for U.S. public water suppliers (PWS) across the country that have detected any form of PFAS at any level or may do so in the future.
3M to exit PFAS manufacturing by the end of 2025
3M announced it will exit per- and polyfluoroalkyl substance (PFAS) manufacturing and work to discontinue the use of PFAS across its product portfolio by the end of 2025. 3M's decision is based on careful consideration and a thorough evaluation of the evolving external landscape, including multiple factors such as accelerating regulatory trends focused on reducing or […]
3M to spend $165M to improve water quality at Cottage Grove facility
3M Co. announced on Monday an investment of $165 million to improve water quality and reduce water use at its manufacturing facility in Cottage Grove, Minnesota. In August of 2021, the company announced it would no longer use an incinerator to process waste in Cottage Grove. 3M has fully transitioned its waste management at the site to an experienced third party, and as […]
3M to invest $1 billion to achieve carbon neutrality, reduce water use and improve water quality
3M expects to invest approximately $1 billion over the next 20 years to accelerate new environmental goals: achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, reduce water use by 25% at its facilities, and return higher quality water to the environment after use in manufacturing operations. "As we grow 3M, we will lead in environmental stewardship, social equity and justice, and corporate […]