3M's Climate Innovation Impact Across Industries
Key Ideas
  • 3M is advancing climate innovation through carbon capture technology, light management in greenhouses, and support for the clean hydrogen economy.
  • Collaboration with companies like Svante on solutions like Sorbent-on-a-Roll enables the removal of CO2 from the atmosphere and its storage, aiding in decarbonization.
  • 3M's partnership with Voltiris aims to make greenhouses energy-independent by utilizing thin films to optimize light for plant growth and solar energy production.
  • 3M is investing in technologies like Nanostructured Supported Iridium Catalyst Powder and Glass Bubbles to support hydrogen production, storage, and shipping solutions.
3M is heavily invested in climate innovation, utilizing its materials science expertise to address pressing climate issues such as decarbonization, energy efficiency, and resilient infrastructure. The company is collaborating with partners to develop innovative solutions in various sectors: 1. Carbon Capture: In partnership with Svante, 3M is working on Sorbent-on-a-Roll (SOAR), a reusable sorbent filtration material that captures CO2 from the atmosphere, aiding in decarbonization efforts. 2. Greenhouses: By partnering with Voltiris, 3M is revolutionizing greenhouses by implementing light management solutions. These solutions optimize light for plant growth and use the remaining light waves to generate solar energy, making greenhouses more energy-independent. 3. Clean Hydrogen: Recognizing the importance of green hydrogen in reducing global carbon emissions, 3M is actively involved in supporting the hydrogen economy. The company's investment in technologies like Nanostructured Supported Iridium Catalyst Powder and Glass Bubbles is contributing to advancements in hydrogen production, storage, and shipping solutions. These efforts align with the goal of reducing hydrogen production costs and supporting the growth of a multi-trillion-dollar industry.
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