Google's Mission: Short, Sweet and to the Point

Which companies in the industry stand out in regards to their view and actions in CSR?

Both Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and a mission statement are very important for any company; CSR is a company’s obligation to aid the progression of social, economic, and environmental development. A company’s mission statement is a formal document that states the company’s objectives. This blog will focus on the actions of Google, as well as its’ mission statement.

Google is a major company in the IT industry thus making it extremely vital that the corporation stands out on its’ views on CSR. Google.org is the “umbrella” for Google's philanthropic efforts, which includes the work of the Google Foundation and some of Google's internal corporate philanthropy. The organization focuses on several areas including global poverty, health, energy and the environment.

What are some interesting mission statements or values statements of some of the companies in your industry? What does this represent about them?

Google’s mission statement is short, sweet, and straight to the point. “Google’s mission is to organize the world‘s information and make it universally accessible and useful.” Google has lived up to the mission and continue to expand its’ database. This short statement displays the efficiency, quickness, and accessibility of Google’s database.

"Corporate Information · About." Google. Web. 30 Jan. 2011. .

Donoghue, Andrew. "CSR, Google and Philanthropy." Web log post. Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). Web. 30 Jan. 2011. .