environmental footprint . Part of this will also feature the company accelerating its water stewardship and minimising its use of plastics .
“ We ' ll manage the company in a very disciplined fashion . But we won ' t lose sight of our long term imperatives on continuing to drive competitiveness , as well as a deeper focus on environmental stewardship .”
3M also seeks to include diversity and inclusion in the workplace and in its community work . The company is committed to encouraging STEM education , with the 3M Manufacturing and Academic
Partnerships ( MAP ) programme geared towards getting people interested in sciencebased careers .
“ We ’ re laying out the groundwork of continuing to engage our communities in STEM , on teacher training , on supporting access to science in schools , on providing grants and on working with skilled trade associations who can continue to develop those workforces .”
In broader society , given the increasing role that science and innovation play in advancing the well being of communities around the world , 3M is fortunate to be in a position where they can take the lead .
“ WE ’ RE ALL ABOUT UNLOCKING THE POWER OF PEOPLE , IDEAS AND SCIENCE TO REIMAGINE WHAT ' S POSSIBLE ”
MICHAEL VALE GROUP PRESIDENT FOR 3M ’ S SAFETY & INDUSTRIAL BUSINESS
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