2021 U.S.-Booked Air Volume: $7.7 million
Consolidated U.S. TMC: CWT

BTN estimates conglomerate 3M’s 2021 U.S.-booked air spending fell 22 percent year over year. Despite disruptions to global supply chains, the company’s total 2021 sales increased 9.9 percent year-over-year to $35.4 billion.

The company relaxed international travel guidance for employees in 2021, however restrictions remained in place. 
Following a shift to remote work in 2020, the industrial giant continued to employ a flexible work policy, but one where virtual collaboration is encouraged over face-to-face meetings. Where possible, digital engagements with suppliers also replaced some on-site assessments.

In 2021 the company committed to investing $1 billion to become carbon-neutral across its global operations by 2050, however the plan does not encompass Scope 3 emissions, such as those generated from business travel. 
The company employed some 95,000 people, with approximately 38,000 in the U.S., at the end of 2021.