Read "51 Mission Statement Examples From The Worlds Best Companies"

Have you ever tried looking for mission statement examples? It can be tiring work.

But looking at a collection of mission statements across a variety of industries can teach us a lot about creating purposeful companies.

Whether you're the CEO of your own company or a business leader, the art of writing a purposeful mission statement is a valuable skill.

I was so curious about mission statements I collated 51 mission statement examples from the world's most successful companies.  I hope this is useful for others exploring this subject.

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Mission Statements

Tumblr Mission Statement

"To empower creators to make their best work and get it in front of the audience they deserve."

LinkedIn Mission Statement

"To connect the world's professionals to make them more productive and successful."

facebook Mission Statement

"To give people the power to share and make the world more open and connected."

Twitter Mission Statement

"To give everyone the power to create and share ideas and information instantly, without barriers."

Etsy Mission Statement"To reimagine commerce in ways that build a more fulfilling and lasting world. We are building a human, authentic and community-centric global and local marketplace."

asos mission statement

"To become the number 1 fashion destination for 20-somethings globally."

Alibaba

"To make it easy to do business anywhere."

paypal_mission_statement"To build the Web's most convenient, secure, cost-effective payment solution."

Innovation & Media Mission Statement Examples

Uber Mission Statement

"Uber is evolving the way the world moves. By seamlessly connecting riders to drivers through our apps, we make cities more accessible, opening up more possibilities for riders and more business for drivers."

telsa mission statement

"Our goal when we created Tesla a decade ago was the same as it is today: to accelerate the advent of sustainable transport by bringing compelling mass market electric cars to market as soon as possible."

Kickstarter

"To help bring creative projects to life."

asana mission statement

"To help humanity thrive by enabling all teams to work together effortlessly."

BBC

"To enrich people's lives with programmes and services that inform, educate and entertain."

Forbes mission statement

"To deliver information on the people, ideas and technologies changing the world to our community of affluent business decision makers."

Walt Disney mission statement

"To be one of the world's leading producers and providers of entertainment and information, using its portfolio of brands to differentiate its content, services and consumer products."

Sony mission statement

"To be a company that inspires and fulfils your curiosity."

Technology Mission Statement Examples

Microsoft mission statement

"To enable people and businesses throughout the world to realize their full potential."

Google mission statement

"To organize the world's information and make it universally accessible and useful."

Intel mission statement

"Utilize the power of Moore's Law to bring smart, connected devices to every person on earth."

Adobe mission statement

"To move the web forward and give web designers and developers the best tools and services in the world."

Cisco mission statement

"Shape the future of the Internet by creating unprecedented value and opportunity for our customers, employees, investors, and ecosystem partners."

Red Hat

"To be the catalyst in communities of customers, contributors, and partners creating better technology the open source way."

Intuit mission statement

"To improve its customers' financial lives so profoundly, they couldn't imagine going back to the old way."

Philips mission statement

 "Improving people's lives through meaningful innovation."

Retail

Starbucks mission statement

"Establish Starbucks as the premier purveyor of the finest coffee in the world while maintaining our uncompromising principles while we grow."

Coca Cola mission statement

"To refresh the world…To inspire moments of optimism and happiness…To create value and make a difference."

Whole Foods Market

"Our deepest purpose as an organization is helping support the health, well-being, and healing of both people — customers, Team Members, and business organizations in general — and the planet."

Home Depot mission statement

"The Home Depot is in the home improvement business and our goal is to provide the highest level of service, the broadest selection of products and the most competitive prices."

Walmart mission statement

"We save people money so they can live better."

Genentech

"To develop drugs to address significant unmet medical needs."

Caterpillar mission statement

"To enable economic growth through infrastructure and energy development, and to provide solutions that support communities and protect the planet."

3M mission statement

"To Improve Every Life through Innovative Giving in Education, Community and the Environment."

Gilead mission statement

"To discover, develop and commercialize therapeutics that advance patient care, while challenging employees to make a difference and building a thriving worldwide enterprise."

Du Pont mission statement

"To create shareholder and societal value while reducing the environmental footprint along the value chains in which we operate."

P&G mission statement

"We will provide branded products and services of superior quality and value that improve the lives of the world's consumers."

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Humanitarian Mission Statement Examples

United Nations mission statement

"The maintenance of international peace and security."

American Red Cross mission statement

"To prevent and alleviate human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors."

World Vision mission statement

"To follow our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ in working with the poor and oppressed to promote human transformation, seek justice and bear witness to the good news of the Kingdom of God."

Greenpeace mission statement

"Greenpeace is an independent campaigning organisation, which uses non-violent, creative confrontation to expose global environmental problems, and to force the solutions which are essential to a green and peaceful future."

MSF

"To help people worldwide where the need is greatest, delivering emergency medical aid to people affected by conflict, epidemics, disasters or exclusion from health care."

MoMA

"To collect, preserve, study, exhibit, and stimulate appreciation for and advance knowledge of works of art that collectively represent the broadest spectrum of human achievement at the highest level of quality, all in the service of the public and in accordance with the highest professional standards."

Travel & Accomodation Mission Statements

Southwest mission statement

"Dedication to the highest quality of Customer Service delivered with a sense of warmth, friendliness, individual pride, and Company Spirit."

Hyatt mission statement

"To provide authentic hospitality by making a difference in the lives of the people we touch every day"

Virgin America mission statement
"Virgin America is a California-based airline that is on a mission to make flying good again, with brand new planes, attractive fares, top-notch service, and a host of fun, innovative amenities that are reinventing domestic air travel."

Tripadvisor

"To help people around the world plan and have the perfect trip."

Other Global Brands

Ferrari mission statement

"To make unique sports cars that represent the finest in Italian design and craftsmanship, both on the track and on the road."

Nike mission statement

"Bring inspiration and innovation to every athlete in the world.*
If you have a body, you are an athlete."

L'Oreal mission statement

"Offering all women and men worldwide the best of cosmetics innovation in terms of quality, efficacy and safety"

Bain and Company mission statement

"To help our clients create such high levels of economic value that together we set new standards of excellence in our respective industries."

Toyota

"To attract and attain customers with high-valued products and services and the most satisfying ownership experience in America."

USAA mission statement

"To facilitate the financial security of its members, associates, and their families through provision of a full range of highly competitive financial products and services; in so doing, USAA seeks to be the provider of choice for the military community."

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