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マラソンを走ることは、どんな地形であっても素晴らしい偉業ですが、世界最高峰のエベレストを背景に42キロメートルを走るという挑戦はさらに大きなものになります。

サイエンスカンパニーである3Mは、テクノロジープラットフォームと呼ばれる独自の技術基盤を持ち、その技術を組み合わせて約55,000種の製品やソリューションをサイエンスから生み出しています。

3Mが加盟する日本気候リーダーズ・パートナーシップ（以下 JCLP）が、「日本の次期温室効果ガス削減目標およびエネルギー基本計画に対する提言」を公表したことをお知らせします。

4月のEarth Month（アースマンス）を前に、3Mがグローバルで実施した科学に対する意識、地球との関連性、社会への影響を継続的に把握することを目的とした調査「3M State of Science Insights（ステート・オブ・サイエンス・インサイト）」(以下、本調査)から得られた、気候変動に関する日本人の意識調査の結果を紹介します。

製造業における社会課題と、3Mの取り組み　日本の製造業は現在、少子高齢化による労働人口の減少や作業の負荷の大きさ、それらに起因する人材不足をはじめ、さまざまな課題を抱えています。

3M の科学者、エンジニア、専門家は「3M Forward」を掲げ、絶えず地球に影響を与えているメガトレンドと呼ばれる社会的な課題を3Mのイノベーションを活用して解決するために尽力しています。 

3M is taking the first steps to revitalize the nearly 15-acre former Brookhaven Middle School campus in Decatur, Alabama, starting in early 2023. 3M is also launching its proposal to take actions...

Supply chain issues have affected nearly every sector of business and industry. In 2021, when 3M’s Springfield, Missouri plant began seeing back orders from its suppliers for raw materials, the...

It’s called the ‘most influential tech event in the world.’ CES – the annual proving ground for brands and their breakthrough technologies – will take place the first week of January in...

3M is taking part in a nation-wide effort to help eliminate systemic barriers in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and medicine (STEMM). The coordination is being led by the White...

3M has 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. This helps position...

In March of 2022, 3M announced a commitment to help increase safety and visibility in 100 school zones in 23 countries by 2024. To date, 3M has completed 32 transformational projects to install...

The air, although used by everyone, is often disregarded when it comes to cleaning. To help your guests breathe easier this holiday season, 3M shares tips for improving air quality.

3M and Discovery Education are now taking entries for the 2023 3M Young Scientist Challenge. Students are invited to apply science to solve everyday problems for a chance to win $25,000.

3M invited Shiven Taneja, a 15-year-old who has built over 120 Corsi-Rosenthal Boxes for vulnerable members of his community, to its global headquarters in St. Paul, Minn.

The 3M holiday tree, an assemblage of lighted offices in 3M Center’s building 220 that resemble a 15-story “tree,” was lit for its 60th year to celebrate the holiday season.

The 3M Thinsulate team helped Watson Gloves, supplier of quality gloves, mark its second century in business with a move toward sustainable materials and business practices.

At the outset of the war in Ukraine, 3Mgives and its partners made a $2 million commitment to help. Thanks to the generosity of 3Mers, 3M has surpassed that milestone.

3M’s Transportation & Electronics Business Group helped construct a temporary urban trail in Providence, Rhode Island as a part of their commitment to advance transportation equity.

3M’s Scotch™ Brand has rolled out its new Packt line, design-forward packing and mailing supplies with sustainable features, in time for the holiday season.

3M will join other corporations, governments and organizations at the 27th Conference of the Parties (COP27) to discuss and advance plans for combating climate change.

As part of our continuous efforts to understand our environmental footprint, 3M is sampling drinking water in private wells and public water systems near 3M’s facility in Cordova, Illinois, for...

3M and Discovery Education have named Leanne Fan the winner of the 2022 3M Young Scientist Challenge, the nation’s premier middle school science competition.

3M scientists from the U.S. and Japan share five lessons they learned about hybrid collaboration during a global effort to develop a new-to-the-market medical technology.

3M and Microsoft’s new Post-it® App is designed to enhance collaboration in hybrid work environments. It allows users to generate and organize ideas through a digital whiteboard tool.

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, 3M paid tribute to Hispanic American culture and partnered with Common Hope to support education for children in Guatemala.

3M is working with National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3) to inspire more students from diverse backgrounds to pursue skilled trade careers.

To mark Energy Efficiency Day, 3M celebrated the recent recognition the company received for energy management from the U.S. Department of Energy and NASA, along with other conservation achievements.

Baiya Phytopharm, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company in Thailand, is using 3M Health Care’s 3M-052 adjuvant in phase 1 clinical trials for a plant-based COVID-19 vaccine.

3M has established 3M Verify, a new platform that allows customers to report suspected counterfeit products and browse resources on how to spot fake merchandise.

3M’s current breakthrough climate solutions and emerging technologies for decarbonization and renewable fuels were on interactive display at Climate Week NYC 2022.

Alex Wiesner began his emergency response training as a member of 3M’s E-Squad. Now, he’s being recognized by the city of Cottage Grove as their Firefighter of the Year.

For the return of 3M Impact Global, a skills-based volunteer service program, 3Mers looking to make a positive impact met in Peru this year to help with three sustainability initiatives.

3M uses plastic endcaps to protect its commercial graphics film during shipping. When Vomela receives a shipment, they help send the endcaps back to 3M for reuse.

With a new college semester in full swing, 3M is helping students with products that can make independent living easier.

3M’s New Ulm plant in southern Minnesota celebrated its 60th anniversary. In honor of its milestone anniversary, 3M reflects on the plant's origin, development and success.

We are disappointed in the court’s ruling today and will be filing an appeal. Further litigation in the MDL court benefits no one. All parties should focus on the clearer path toward more...

To mitigate supply-chain challenges and reduce shipping time for customers in Asia, 3M opened a new overseas shipping site in Charleston, South Carolina.

The 3M plant in Hutchinson, Minnesota, is celebrating 75 years of operation. In honor of its milestone anniversary, 3M reflects on the plant's history, growth and success.

For many vehicle owners, hailstone car damage is a common concern, but 3M’s auto division and collision experts are helping owners and shops better manage the repair process.

The 3M Open PGA Tour event isn’t just about golf – it’s a mechanism for the company to give back, build stronger communities and highlight how science improves lives.

After winning the 3M Open Qualifier @ Thailand 2022, Thaya Limpipolpaibul, aka Mo Lim, lived out his dream of playing in a PGA tournament event at the 3M Open.

Jeremy Swanson and his display materials & systems division (DMSD) team are helping consumer electronics companies make screens brighter, more efficient and more lifelike.

The 2022 3M Open golf tournament will feature yards of interactive installments that showcase how 3M Science can help communities, the planet and scientific advancements.

3M reinstalls Safety-Walk™ Wet Area Matting in Como Park Zoo’s penguin and puffin enclosures to cushion their feet and reduce their risk of developing sores.

In honor of Pride Month, 3M highlighted two employees who are working with the company to provide insight and resources for individuals navigating LGBTQ+ challenges.

3M is investing more than $170 million to engineer and install cutting-edge technology that will improve water quality and reduce water use at its site in Cordova, Illinois.

In celebration of Pride Month, 3M locations around the world raised the LGBTQ+ Pride flag to show their commitment to promoting a positive and open working environment.

Tobias Ross, 3M Advanced Materials Division (AdMD) business development manager, collaborates with his customers to find new automotive applications for 3M™ Glass Bubbles.

In honor of AAPI Heritage Month, 3M asked AAPI employees to share insights on how others can support AAPI friends, colleagues and communities.