3M drives innovations that help to mitigate climate change through more sustainable materials and transformative solutions.

3M tackles some of the most pressing opportunities in climate change, such as decarbonization, renewable energy, electrification, energy efficiency, waste reduction and sustainable infrastructure. Our technology has the potential to deliver scalable impact in some of the most critical industries, including manufacturing, transportation, construction, and retail.

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  3M™ Passive Radiative Cooling Film (PRCF): This innovative multi-layer film enables 24/7 passive thermal management and 10-20% energy savings when deployed on SkyCool Systems panels and integrated with a building’s HVAC or refrigeration system.
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  3M™ Natural Pozzolans : This technology can be used as a partial cement replacement to help lower the carbon dioxide emissions of concrete. For every ton of natural pozzolans used to displace concrete, CO₂ emissions can be reduced by an estimated 0.75 tons.
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  Scotch™ Cushion Lock™ Protective Wrap: To help make shipping sustainable, this wrap is made from 100% recycled paper and is curbside recyclable after use. It can expand to fill a box using up to 60% less material than plastic bubble (based on filling a 1-cubic foot box vs. 3/16” plastic bubble).
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  3M™ Cool Roofing Granules: When used in shingles to reflect more sunlight and absorb less heat than a standard roof, this product saves energy and money by using less air conditioning. By reflecting sunlight and heat back into the atmosphere, cool roofs help lower air temperatures and keep homes more comfortable. Conventional asphalt shingles reflect just 3-12% of the sun’s energy, while patented 3M™ Cool Roofing Granules reflect 20-25%.
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  3M™ Smog-reducing Granules: Coating roofing shingles with this technology can help to eliminate smog pollutants and improve urban air quality. Shingles with this technology transform air pollution into water-soluble ions that safely wash away with rain—helping to improve air quality and nourishing surrounding plant life.
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  3M™ Thinsulate™ 100% Recycled Featherless Insulation: Made from 100% recycled content, this material can mimic the warmth and performance of down in outerwear and accessories. It’s as lightweight as natural down, and it still performs when wet.

Focused on creating the next generation of climate technologies, 3M is working to develop solutions for emerging technologies,   such as green hydrogen and low-carbon intensity energy separations.

The impact driven by our innovation and investment to address climate change is bolstered by positive progress from 3M’s environmental and operational commitments. These include our accelerated transition to renewable energy, which is part of our decarbonization roadmap.