3M eyes 100 per cent renewable electricity as it joins RE100 drive

Michael Holder
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Manufacturing and mining giant is targeting 50 per cent renewable electricity across its global facilities by 2025 as an interim goal

Manufacturing, mining, and technology giant 3M has become the latest multinational to join the global RE100 initiative, having pledged to power all its facilities worldwide with 100 per cent renewable...

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