Elevate your brand. Advance sustainability.

Graphic films bring brands to life in so many ways. And, we believe a collaborative commitment to sustainability can create a significant impact.

As your company advances its sustainability goals, 3M is right there with you—helping transform how brands are visible in the world. Creating responsible and sustainable graphic solutions isn’t simple, but every step toward progress makes a difference.​

At 3M, we’re committed to innovation that helps you make informed choices, strengthen your brand image, and move our industry forward. Explore how our forward-thinking programs, partnerships, and products are designed to help reduce environmental impact and open new possibilities for creative expression.​

See how our expanding portfolio of 3M graphic solutions can help your brand stand out—while standing for something bigger.​

The three most critical aspects to advance our sustainable graphics industry


Our commitment to sustainability goes back decades and we’re just getting started

  • 1975: 3M launches its Pollution Prevention Program. This alone has prevented nearly 3 million tons of pollution.

  • 2005: 3M launches first 3M™ Prestige Series window films, which rejects up to 97% of infrared light providing energy savings and enhanced comfort.

  • 2014: 3M launches 3M™ Envision™ Flexible Substrate FS-1 for signs that use less energy and require less maintenance.

3M sustainability timeline from 1975 to 2030 with key milestones in pollution prevention and product innovation.

  • 3M sustainability product selector table for graphics and signage solutions with LEED and GREEN certifications.

    You have real sustainability goals. Ours is to help you meet them. Here you’ll find 3M solutions to help you create breathtaking graphics and signage that is both on brand and supports your efforts toward true sustainability. They’re matched according to important qualifiers such as LEED credits, GREEN certification and many more. Start now.


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  • Continuous material and product innovation

    With more than a century of expertise in material science, we are well-positioned to help advance the graphics industry through mindful materials for new product innovation. We believe it’s possible to achieve bold visuals, maintain the quality of your graphic application and support your sustainability goals. We also believe the possibilities are endless. We strive to push the boundaries of branding. And bring you solutions that make your customers and your CEO or Chief Sustainability Officer smile.

    From farm to film: Learn more about 3M™ Envision PL50mC (PDF, 264 KB)


  • Pioneering new programs and partnerships

    Collaboration is foundational to our global company – and to the advancement of the graphic industry. No one can do it on their own. First, we need brands who push and advocate for new, more sustainable graphic solutions. We encourage new partnerships that support products for the circular economy. Let’s work together to transform global supply chains into a collection of powerhouse partnerships to advance local, regional and worldwide sustainability goals.

    Learn more about our leadership in graphics in circularity (PDF, 225 KB)

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  • Leading manufacturing changes to minimise environmental impact

    As a global manufacturer, we know in order to champion sustainability, our production methods are just as important as the final product we send out the door. We are committed to minimising the graphics industry’s overall impact in manufacturing, today and tomorrow. From water usage to waste, carbon footprint, emissions and more, there are so many ways the graphics industry can – and must – make a difference. You can rest assured that 3M is at the forefront.

    Learn more about solvents in graphics (PDF, 225 KB)

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We’re meeting today’s sustainability challenges by building what’s next. Learn more about our corporate initiatives.

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