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Challenge Commitment

78 plants

Goal

25% Reduction in Energy Intensity by 2015 from a 2005 Baseline

Market Innovation

3M established a capital set-aside program for energy efficiency projects that were not funded through the normal process. The program has funded over 44 projects to date.

SHOWCASE PROJECT

Laboratory Building 236 Ventilation Upgrade

Maplewood, MN

Progress to Date

In 2011, 3M implemented 136 energy efficiency projects in geographically dispersed plants and achieved a 1.7% reduction in total energy intensity.

IMPLEMENTATION MODEL

3M'S PLAYBOOK

Capital Set Aside Fund

Background

3M is a diversified technology company serving customers and communities with innovative products and services operating in more than 65 countries. Between 1990 and 2010, 3M cut absolute worldwide greenhouse gas emissions by 72%.

As a partner of the Better Buildings Challenge, 3M has committed 78 plants to reduce energy use an additional 25% by 2015 throughout 37 million square feet of building space. Through the Better Buildings Better Plants Challenge, 3M will maintain a focus on transparency around a capital set aside for energy efficiency projects and highlight an innovative recognition program that rewards top performing plants.

3M - Chemist working on experiment