3m vs NORDSON
On overall TruNorth grade, 3m scores higher (3m: A, NORDSON: B). Both graded from public records across nine values categories.
Political donations
No public record found.
FEC: $107K in executive political donations; partisan lean split across 3 executive donors.
Environment
Climate-commitment coalition member: RE100 (since 2019; target 2050). 100% renewable electricity for global operations by 2050; 30% milestone met in 2023.
environmental violation: $20K in federal penalties (Violation Tracker).
Labor
No public record found.
7 federal penalties totaling $130K since 2000 (Violation Tracker).
DEI
EEO-1 workforce demographics on federal record (FY2018, DOL OFCCP FOIA release): 36,418 US employees — 32.5% women, 18.7% racial/ethnic minorities; management 33.1% women, 13.2% minorities.
EEO-1 workforce demographics on federal record (FY2018, DOL OFCCP FOIA release): 3,899 US employees — 30.3% women, 30.6% racial/ethnic minorities; management 27.6% women, 18% minorities.
Charity
$70M reported corporate giving in 2024 (~0.21% of revenue) via 3M Foundation.
Operates the Nordson Corporation Foundation: $8.1M in charitable contributions, gifts & grants paid (FY2023, IRS Form 990-PF).
Animal testing
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Firearms
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Privacy
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Executive pay
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