3M Cumberland
Green Tier - Tier 1 Participant

The 3M Cumberland facility, located at 1640 Western Ave., Cumberland, Barron County, manufactures floor pads, lapping films, microfinishing films, superabrasives and the soft edge foam masking tape.

3M Corporate has a long standing commitment to sustainable development through environmental protection, social responsibility and economic progress. For example, from 1990 to 2008, the 3M Corporation achieved a 69% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, a 95% reduction in absolute volatile air emissions, and a 64% reduction in solid waste indexed to net sales.

Following Corporate environmental targets, the 3M Cumberland facility reduced energy consumption in 2008 by 398,771 kWh. 3M Cumberland achieves many savings by encouraging workers to submit creative ideas. One project alone, involving the use of compressed air, reduced energy consumption by $21,000 a year.

As a Green Tier participant, 3M Cumberland’s goals for 2010 are per pound of product to reduce waste by 20%, reduce volatile air emissions by 25%, and to improve energy efficiency by 20%.

Special Events

• In Honor of Earth Day Events at 3M Cumberland 2011 [PDF 13KB]

Reports

• 2010 Annual Report from 3M - Cumberland [PDF9.35MB]

Acceptance Letter

• Letter of Tier 1 Acceptance into the Green Tier Program [PDF 824KB] Posted March 9, 2010

News Releases

• 3M Cumberland Achieves The Energy Star® Challenge For Industry [PDF 28KB]
• 3M Cumberland joins Wisconsin Green Tier program [PDF 23KB] April 23, 2010

Photos taken during the Green Tier Celebration
April 23, 2010

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Archived Material

• 2009 Annual Report from 3M - Cumberland [PDF4.25MB]
• Green Tier Application [PDF 824KB] Posted November 5, 2009
• Attachment 2: Environmental Performance [PDF388KB]
• Attachment 3: Environmental Management System [PDF 159KB]
• 3M seeks Green Tier status for Cumberland facility [PDF 23KB] November 5, 2009