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[vet wesuazsiorses- ame: trom. I con [=3 Subject: (ENV) (ENV) (ENV); Follow up of Com Si(nkEeNvVicYi]us & 3M [| meeting with[ll FCraambteohot Son ope i eve ssl 12 Feollrowiong apefrauitfulEmeetinhg atnd Maarch baetwgeeneComsmissiioner SinkanecJEvSicus o* M. ed Serer #A 11 below thA e recent ema. il fromJJ he Commissiownietrh some documents, in particular our metaeakek--thi--saom--ppeonrtdr unimtaymtorcoipyoJ ,eE vitnh wehaom wtehehasd apgreoatocyofouprerHationefor 3fM parttihcipeattion am | E---- E-- c -- -- Sent: Tuesday, 19 April 2022 21:30 ECS EARNEST `Thank you again for our discussion on March 29 about the EU Green Deal, the circular economy, and sustainabla chemicals.As a technology company, 3M supports the objectoifvtehse Green Deal and the Paris Agreement. Our meeting was also timely, as we have seen recently more discussion around the challenges facing the semiconductor industry for accessing critical materials within its supplychain.The needs clearfor greater regulatory certainty to strengthen supply chain stability. Manufaocfstemuicrondiucntogr chips requires high-performance chemicals such as PFAS). 3M today mseamniucfoancdtuucrteosrss.pecialty fuids and fluoropolymers in Europe, both used in the manufacturing of The availability of these critical materials has a direct impact on the security ofglobal supply chains and on the potential for technology leadershipof European leadership in strategic industries, including national security, aerospace and automotive, and electronics. It is important to avoid further supply chain disruption for these industries worldwide. Our meeting was another important reminderof the valueof a balanced, productive dialogue that takes into account sustainability and stewardship as well as investment and security of strategic value chains. The European regulatory framework needs to facilitate semiconductor investment and ensure a stable supply of materials with the productionof chemicals that plays a critical role in European growth. Took forward to continuing our discussion. We would welcome the opportunity to follow up `with your teams on these issues. In this respect, Iattach a recent report from Barron's financial media on the disruptionofsemi conductors" global supply chains and a discussion paper with our recommendations for achieving the Green Deal as well as strengthening the Single Market and investment in Europe. Yours sincerely am Science. Applied toLLife." a