- 3M is a multinational conglomerate known as the world's most innovative company with over $20 billion in annual sales across 65 countries. It fosters a culture of innovation through programs like allocating 15% of employee time to personal projects and executive-led multidisciplinary teams. The company has a diverse portfolio of brands organized into a distinctive brand hierarchy. 3M is regarded as an innovative and socially responsible corporate through initiatives to phase out harmful chemicals and clean the Mississippi River, though it also faced lawsuits over pollution. The company maintains a balanced social media presence divided by region and brands to project different images.