EXECUTIVE INSIGHT
When we talk about our math path and plan , it means that when 3M sets a goal , we think it ’ s absolutely critical that we understand how we ’ re going to get there . It ’ s not just a lofty star which is far , far away .
Q . HOW DO YOU SEE SUSTAINABILITY AND MANUFACTURING IN THREE YEARS ?
» As we evolve in the coming years , I think it ’ s an incredibly exciting time . We have data science and digital twins in our manufacturing process that allow us to see different what if scenarios .
We see opportunities to do even more , whether it ’ s about shifting to renewable electricity to reduce carbon footprint or increasingly looking at alternatives to natural gas .
Beyond what we are doing within our own operations as part of that math path and plan , we ’ re excited about understanding what the new technologies are that are going to enable everyone to improve our collective footprint .
There ’ s so much that is on the verge of happening – from hydrogen fuel instead of natural gas to more sustainable materials solutions and design . I think there are some exciting breakthroughs that are going to happen , much the way we ’ ve already seen renewable energy scaling and transportation electrification . We live in exciting times .
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