Corporate Program
3M
Certifications Accepted
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Program overview
How 3M's supplier diversity program works.
3M partners with diverse suppliers in manufacturing, technology, and services to drive innovation and create economic opportunities.
Accepted certifications
Which certifications 3M recognizes.
To register on 3M's supplier portal as a diverse supplier, you need to hold at least one of the certifications below. Each link goes to the full guide for that certification: eligibility rules, application steps, and the issuing body.
Go deeper
The complete guide to becoming a 3M supplier.
How to become a 3M supplier in 2026: the Supplier Direct portal, the Introduce Your Company form, what 3M's buyers actually screen for, and where diversity certification helps.
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Before you apply
Confirm certification before registering with 3M.
3M's supplier portal requires a current diverse-business certification at registration. The quiz cross-checks which certifications 3M accepts against the ones your business qualifies for, so you don't waste time pursuing a certification this buyer won't recognize.