ST. PAUL, Minn., Feb. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Ethisphere
Institute today recognized 3M (NYSE:
MMM) for ethics and integrity in business conduct and compliance
for the eighth straight year. 3M is
one of only eight industrial companies worldwide to be honored this
year.
Recognizing that corporate integrity, character, and
transparency impact the public trust of companies, the Ethisphere
Institute defines and advances standards of ethical business
practices through data-driven insights.
"Acting with unwavering integrity is a critical component of
3M's culture and guides how 3M does
business," said Michael Duran,
3M vice president and chief ethics
and compliance officer. "In these challenging times, I am
especially proud of the more than 90,000 3Mers who every day live
3M values and protect our
reputation. This honor and our success as a company belongs to
them."
3M's Code of Conduct is part of 3M's values and is a competitive
advantage. It is what makes 3M's reputation as an ethical company
among consumers and across many industries. 3M leaders create and promote a workplace
environment where compliance and ethical business conduct are
expected and encouraged by leading through example.
3M is one of 135 companies around
the world designated as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies
in 2021. The assessment includes more than 200 questions on
culture, environmental and social practices, ethics and compliance
activities, governance, diversity, and initiatives to support a
strong value chain.
This year, questions focused on how companies are handling
global health pandemic, environmental, social, and governance
factors as well as safety, equity and inclusion, and social
justice.
You can learn more about 3M's Code of Conduct and Ethics &
Compliance by visiting:
https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/ethics-compliance/code/
The full list of the 2021 World's Most Ethical Companies can be
found at:
https://worldsmostethicalcompanies.com/honorees
About 3M
At 3M, we apply science in
collaborative ways to improve lives daily as our employees connect
with customers all around the world. Learn more about 3M's creative
solutions to global challenges at www.3M.com or on Twitter
@3M or @3MNews.
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