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3M Company:
Step 7 - Recognize Achievements
Founded over 100 years ago, 3M is a global, diversified, technology company that prides itself on innovation. 3M makes a wide variety of products ranging from post-it notes to pharmaceuticals. 3M has been an ENERGY STAR partner since 1997 and was named an ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year in 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007.
Industrial Partner Since 1997
Awards & Recognition
- Leadership in Energy Management 2004
- Sustained Excellence 2007,2006,2005
Contact Information:
3M Company
3M Center, Building 223-5N-10
St. Paul , MN 55128
651-737-0849
In Practice
7: Recognize Achievements
7.1: Internal Recognition
Rewarding achievements leads to efficiency
Employees are more motivated to contribute to energy efficiency programs when they are recognized for their contributions. In 2005, 3M's second annual "Plant Energy Awards" recognized the achievements of 31 winning plant energy teams worldwide (15 in 2004). Plant teams were recognized at the bronze, silver, gold and platinum levels. Award winners received recognition starting with a certificate and increasing, with platinum teams receiving a team dinner outing with management. The awards were well deserved; the five platinum award winning teams provided a total of more than $3.5 million in avoided energy costs. Recognition keeps 3M continuously improving, with these plants contributing to 3M's overall 9% energy efficiency improvement in 2006.
