Mission Statements

Economic

Commonalities and differences in the mission statements of governmental, non-profit and corporate organizations

Corporations
Walmart

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

If we work together, well lower the cost of living for everyonewell give the world an opportunity to see what its like to save and have a better life.

Non-Profits
Water for People

Were on a mission. We work with people and partners to develop innovative and long-lasting solutions to the:

water Sanitation Hygiene problems in the developing world Continually improve experiment with promising new ideas, and to leverage resources to multiply our impact.

FOUR GUIDING PRINCIPLES. ONE HUMAN NEED.

We believe in people We keep it local We keep good company We keep our promises

Government
Portland:

Where our goals are to: Ensure a safe and peaceful community. Promote economic vitality and opportunity. Improve the quality of life in neighborhoods.

Protect and enhance the natural and built environment.

Operate and maintain an effective and safe transportation system. Deliver efficient, effective, and accountable municipal services.

Recap
Common Themes: Sustainability concepts (especially environmental) more regularly influencing governmental, non-profit and corporate thinking and policy.

All organizations realize the need for sustainability.

Differences:

Governments and corporations are more focus on economics.

Non-profits focus more on social sustainability and equity. Organizations have different means of attaining sustainability.

References

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