What is a mission-driven company?

A mission-driven company puts a purpose beyond profit at the centre of its decisions, culture and products. Profit still matters, but it’s the fuel for the mission rather than the point of it.

How can I tell if a company is genuinely mission-driven?

Look at what employees say, not just what the company says about itself. On Flexa, each profile shows the percentage of employees who say it’s a mission-led company, so you can check the claim against people who work there.

What types of mission do companies have?

Flexa groups companies by the mission they’re working towards, such as protecting animals and restoring the planet, improving health and wellbeing, keeping people and nations safe, or building tools that empower others. Each section on this page has examples of companies for that mission.

How can I find mission-driven companies that are hiring?

You can browse companies on Flexa that have shared their missions and view their profiles to see what they do and what employees say. If you like, you can link this answer to the mission-driven companies search page.

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The best mission-driven companies to work for in 2026

Discover the best mission-driven companies to work for in 2026. The list is grouped by mission, from protecting the planet to keeping nations safe, to help you find the ones that matter most to you.

11th Nov 2026

• 11 minutes

More people are looking for work that means something beyond the pay cheque. At Flexa, we’ve seen searches for mission-led and values-led companies rise more than double in 2026, and searches for fairness, rights and justice-focused missions increase by 401% in six months.

Below are some of the most mission-driven companies to work for, including Flexa Awards 2026 winners, grouped by mission.

Mission: Advance what technology can do

Companies with this mission are at the forefront, inventing new capabilities or building the software and infrastructure everyone else depends on. For them, the technology itself is the point.

The Flexa Award-winning companies with a mission to advance what technology can do are:

Pod. This leading EV charging provider was named the most mission-driven company in the Flexa Awards 2026, and 96% of Pod employees say it is a mission-led company. As well as advancing what technology can do, Pod’s mission is to protect animals and restore the planet.
Livestock Information. This digital agricultural tracking system harnesses cutting-edge digital technology to advance livestock traceability throughout the UK. They were shortlisted as one of the most mission-driven companies in the Flexa Awards 2026, and 84% of Livestock Information employees agree that it’s a mission-led company.

Other companies with this mission include:

Accenture. This consulting business is inviting thinkers, doers and innovators to reinvent industries, businesses, and organisations. As well as advancing what technology can do, they have a mission to fight for fairness, rights and justice.
Connected Places Catapult. This research and innovation company is the UK’s innovation accelerator for transport, the built environment, cities, and local growth. Their mission is to bridge the gap between groundbreaking ideas and real-world impact, driving sustainable, equitable solutions for people and places. Their other mission is to protect animals and restore the planet.
EY UK. The mission of this consulting business is to build a better working world. The insights and services that EY provides help to create long-term value for clients, people and society, and to build trust in the capital markets. Their other missions are to build tools that empower others, and to protect animals and restore the planet.
Liberis. This finance company is an embedded finance partner for platforms, including vertical SaaS providers, marketplaces, payment processors, and payment companies. They enable platforms to offer tailored financial solutions to their merchant ecosystems, supporting growth across businesses of all sizes. They also have a mission to fight for fairness, rights and justice.
SAP. This enterprise software company turns businesses into intelligent, sustainable enterprises. Their applications and services enable business and public customers across 25 industries to operate profitably and adapt continuously. Their other missions are to protect animals and restore the planet, and to strengthen communities and expand opportunities.
Strengthscope. This HR services company built a system to help people find and develop their strengths, to bring more of themselves to work and to life. Their mission is to ensure that everyone is able to have honest, authentic conversations about what makes them truly unique, what they love to do, and how they can bring their best to work and to life, every single day — and to advance what technology can do. 99% of Strengthscope employees say it is a mission-led company.
tms and tms (USA). This agency is where technology, marketing and sourcing come together. Their missions are to advance what technology can do, fight for fairness, rights and justice, and protect animals and restore the planet.
Virgin Media O2. This telecommunications company connects people to the moments that matter most. Virgin Media leads the UK for broadband reliability, speed and overall performance, while O₂ keeps people connected on the move with award-winning coverage. Their other mission is to protect animals and restore the planet.
Virtalent HQ. This company is the bridge between talented virtual assistants and the entrepreneurs and businesses who need them. 92% of Virtalent HQ employees say it is a mission-led company, and its other mission is to fight for fairness, rights and justice.
Zoonou. This people-powered software testing company helps its clients to create better services, products, and outcomes. 83% of Zoonou employees say it is a mission-led company, and its other mission is to protect animals and restore the planet.

Mission: Build tools that empower others

If a company’s mission is to build tools that empower others, its product is a means to an end; it helps people do their jobs better or get more out of their lives, whether that’s a developer platform, a financial service, or a tool for everyday use.

Some examples of companies with a mission to build tools that empower others are:

Flume. This sales training business drives sustainable sales performance improvement at every stage of the process. They were shortlisted as one of the most mission-driven companies in the Flexa Awards 2026, and 98% of Flume employees say Flume is a mission-led business. Their other missions are to strengthen communities and expand opportunities, and advance what technology can do.
Gearset. This complete Salesforce DevOps platform helps more than 3,500 organisations worldwide build, test, release, and secure changes with confidence. Their other missions are to create products that people love, and shape the future with AI.
Rathbones Institute. Their 24-month programme is for experienced professionals from any background who are ready to build a new path in wealth management. They empower others with their structured training, which acts as a pathway into a permanent, long-term career.
St. James's Place Financial Adviser Academy. This award-winning programme helps people gain the qualifications and skills needed to become a successful financial adviser. Their other mission is to create products that people love.
Token.io. This leading Pay by Bank infrastructure provider makes it simple for banks, platforms and payment companies to grow revenue, reduce costs and expand to new markets. 86% of Token.io employees say it is a mission-led company. Their other missions are to advance what technology can do, and create products people love.

Mission: Create products people love

This is the mission behind businesses that make things you love to use, from food and fashion to games and personal care. These companies want to get the details right so people enjoy what they buy.

Some examples of companies with a mission to create products people love include:

ASOS. This fashion tech company brings the best and most relevant fashion through their own brands including ASOS DESIGN, ARRANGE, COLLUSION, Topshop, and Topman, styled with the most exciting products from local and global partner brands. Their other mission is to advance what technology can do.
Boomi. This software company helps organisations radically simplify the complexity of enterprise software. Their other missions are to advance what technology can do, and to explore, learn, and discover.
Mondelēz International. This confectionery company’s purpose is to empower people to snack right, and their goal is to lead the future of snacking around the world by offering the right snack, for the right moment, made the right way. As well as creating products people love, their other mission is to improve health and wellbeing.
Tangle Teezer. This haircare and cosmetics company creates solutions that are informed by professional stylists, consumer insight, and scientific lab testing and designed to reduce mechanical damage. 79% of Tangle Teezer employees say it is a mission-led company, and their other missions are to build tools that empower others and to improve health and wellbeing.

Mission: Fight for fairness, rights, and justice

A mission to fight for fairness, rights and justice is about making the systems people rely on work better for them, whether that’s renting a home, using the internet or getting access to finance. The goal is a fairer system, not just a better product.

Some examples of companies with a mission to fight for fairness, rights, and justice include:

Goodlord. This Proptech company’s lettings software and services are designed to improve the renting process for agents, landlords and tenants alike. 86% of Goodlord employees say it is a mission-led company. Its other purpose is to advance what technology can do.
Picnic. This adtech startup’s mission is to build a better, higher-quality ad-funded internet. 93% of Picnic employees say it is a mission-led company, and they have another mission to advance what technology can do.

Mission: Improve health and wellbeing

A mission to improve health and wellbeing is about helping people feel better, in body or mind. That could mean medicine, clinical research, mental health support or everyday products that make life a little easier.

Some examples of companies with a mission to improve health and wellbeing include:

BD. This healthcare/MedTech company is one of the world’s largest pure-play medical technology companies. Their purpose is advancing the world of health™ by driving innovation across medical essentials, connected care, biopharma systems and interventional. Their other missions are to advance what technology can do, and to strengthen communities and expand opportunities.
Patchwork. This healthcare technology company was founded by clinicians on a mission to make truly effective and sustainable working a reality for all healthcare professionals. Their end-to-end solution has been embraced by over 200 healthcare organisations and 100,000 clinicians, saving £180 million and counting in workforce costs. 91% of Patchwork employees say it is a mission-led company, and their other missions are to build tools that empower others and to strengthen communities and expand opportunities.
United Utilities. The utilities company delivers water to millions of people across the North West. Teams work collaboratively to deliver essential services, with a strong focus on shared values, support and doing the right thing for customers and communities. As well as improving health and wellbeing, their missions are to strengthen communities and expand opportunities, and to protect animals and restore the planet.

Mission: Keep people and nations safe and secure

This kind of mission is about preventing harm and keeping things stable, whether that’s protecting a country and its allies or the people who live there. It’s the territory of defence, security and protection.

Some examples of companies with a mission to keep people and nations safe and secure include:

BAE Systems. This aerospace, technology, and security company’s purpose is to help protect those who protect us. Their other missions are to advance what technology can do, and to protect animals and restore the planet.
MBDA. This defence company delivers essential military capabilities for each branch of the Armed Forces — with specific expertise in missiles and missile systems. The work they do directly contributes to the defence and freedoms of our nations, and provides those serving us on the front lines with the tools they need to keep us safe. Their other mission is to advance what technology can do.

Mission: Not-for-profit

A not-for-profit mission means the organisation exists to serve a cause rather than to make money for its owners, so any surplus goes back into the work they do.

Some examples of companies with a not-for-profit mission include:

Battersea Dogs & Cats Home. The animal rescue charity aims never to turn away a dog or cat in need ofhelp. They won silver for most mission-driven company in the Flexa Awards 2026 and 85% of Battersea Dogs & Cats Home employees say it is a mission-led company.
CoppaFeel. The breast cancer awareness charity exists to ensure all breast cancers are diagnosed at the earliest stage possible when treatments are more available and survival rates are higher. They were named the third most mission-driven company in the Flexa Awards 2026.

Mission: Power the world reliably

A mission to power the world reliably is about keeping the essentials running, from energy to engines to the infrastructure people rely on every day. That makes being dependable just as important as being innovative.

Some examples of companies with this mission include:

OVO. This energy and utilities company is powering human progress with clean, affordable energy for everyone. Since their launch in 2009, they’ve planted 5 million trees and launched their Plan Zero programme. They also have a mission to advance what technology can do and create products that people love.

Mission: Protect animals and restore the planet

These companies are focused on protecting animals and restoring the planet. This mission covers everything from caring for individual animals to cutting emissions at scale, and is about looking after wildlife, nature and the climate.

Some examples of companies with a mission to protect animals and restore the planet include:

Anglian Water. This utilities company manages, supplies, and recycles water for the driest region in the UK. Guided by the passion behind “Love Every Drop”, their commitment to delivering the highest standards of customer service and transforming the way water is valued by everyone is at the core of their mission. 73% of Anglian Water Services employees say it is a mission-led company, and their other mission is to strengthen communities and expand opportunities.
APM Terminals. This transport and logistics company operates one of the world's most comprehensive port networks by lifting the standards of efficiency, responsibility, connectivity and proactivity in our industry. 85% of APM Terminals employees say it is a mission-led company.
Centrica. This family of brands is revolutionising how we power the planet. They’re all united in the same mission: Energising a greener, fairer future. 80% of Centrica employees say it is a mission-led company, and they also have a mission to strengthen communities and expand opportunities.
ClientEarth. This environmental law charity uses the power of the law to protect life on earth. They came 8th in the mission-driven category at the Flexa Awards 2026, and 93% of ClientEarth employees say it is a mission-led company, and their other mission is to strengthen communities and expand opportunities.
Cool Farm. This science-led, not-for-profit membership organisation owns, manages, and improves an on-farm greenhouse gas calculator that’s used by most of the world’s largest food and beverage companies. They were shortlisted for most mission-driven company in the Flexa Awards 2026, and 100% of Cool Farm employees say it is a mission-led company. Their other missions are to strengthen communities and expand opportunities, and to advance what technology can do.
Support Dogs. This national charity is dedicated to saving and improving the lives of children and adults with various challenging medical conditions. They provide, train and support specialist assistance dogs to achieve this, and their missions are to is to strengthen communities and expand opportunities.
Pets at Home. This pet care group’s purpose drives them to provide comprehensive care while remaining socially responsible and environmentally sustainable. As well as protecting animals and restoring the planet, their mission is to strengthen communities and expand opportunities.
Vets for Pets. This veterinary group has a national network of over 450 locally owned, locally operated practices. Their work truly matters to pet owners across the UK and to the animals they love, and their other mission is to strengthen communities and expand opportunities.

Mission: Shape the future with AI

Companies with this mission see AI as central to what comes next, and they want a say in how it develops and gets used. They care about its long-term effect on work and society.

Some examples of companies with a mission to shape the future with AI include:

Camunda. This software development company shapes how hundreds of enterprises like Atlassian, NASA, and Goldman Sachs manage their most critical processes to drive digital transformation through agentic orchestration. Their other missions are to advance what technology can do, and build tools that empower others.
Maersk. This transport and logistics company has a simple end-to-end offering of products and digital services, seamless customer engagement and a superior end-to-end delivery network. They enable customers to trade and grow by transporting goods anywhere - all over the world. 85% of Maersk employees say it is a mission-led company and its other missions are to advance what technology can do, and protect animals and restore the planet.

Mission: Strengthen communities and expand opportunities

A mission to strengthen communities and expand opportunities is about everyday life and local economies; giving people access to services, work and resources so they can get on. The idea is that communities thrive when more people get a fair shot.

Some examples of companies with a mission to strengthen communities and expand opportunities include:

HEINEKEN UK. As the UK’s leading beer, cider and pub company, HEINEKEN is in the business of bringing people together. They have 2,400 Star Pubs at the heart of communities across the UK, and have another mission to protect animals and restore the planet.
Mars and Mars France. This FMCG business is driven by the belief that the world we want tomorrow starts with how they do business. Today, Mars is transforming, innovating, and evolving in ways that affirm their commitment to making a positive impact on the world around us. 94% of Mars employees say it is a mission-led company, and their other mission is to protect animals and restore the planet.
Mott MacDonald. This engineering, management and development consultancy is one of the world’s largest employee-owned companies. They support, empower and trust brilliant people to take on tomorrow's biggest challenges. 75% of Mott MacDonald employees say it is a mission-led company, and its other mission is to protect animals and restore the planet.
NHBC. This insurance company was established in 1936 to tackle the sub-standard building practices seen in the inter-war years, and is still recognised and trusted throughout the house-building industry today. Their purpose is to raise standards in house building by championing high-quality homes and protecting homeowners. NHBC does this through training and quality services and by assessing, inspecting and directly insuring new homes registered with them. 76% of NHBC employees say it is a mission-led company, and its other mission is to protect animals and restore the planet.
NFU Mutual. This insurance and finance organisation provides General Insurance and Financial Planning Services. They’re proud to remain completely customer-focused, down-to-earth and committed to the rural communities they’ve grown from. Because they’re a Mutual, they don’t have any shareholders to keep happy, which means they can focus on the long-term interests of their members. 90% of NFU Mutual employees say it is a mission-led company, and its other purpose is to protect animals and restore the planet.
Northern. This rail company connects tens of thousands of people in the North of England to work, leisure, education and more every day. 77% of Northern employees say it is a mission-led company, and their other mission is to protect animals and restore the planet.
Tesco. This retailer was built with a simple mission: to be the champion for customers, helping them to enjoy a better quality of life and an easier way of living. They also have missions to advance what technology can do, and strengthen communities and expand opportunities.
Unmind. This workplace mental health platform delivers complete care in one solution, guided by AI. 88% of Unmind employees say it is a mission-led company, and its other mission is to advance what technology can do.
Vodafone. This telecommunications company serves 300 million customers and believes that connectivity is a force for good. If we use it for the things that really matter, it can improve people's lives and the world around us. 86% of Vodafone employees say it is a mission-led company, and their other missions are to advance what technology can do, and to protect animals and restore the planet.

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The best mission-driven companies to work for in 2026

Discover the best mission-driven companies to work for in 2026. The list is grouped by mission, from protecting the planet to keeping nations safe, to help you find the ones that matter most to you.

11th Nov 2026

• 11 minutes

Below are some of the most mission-driven companies to work for, including Flexa Awards 2026 winners, grouped by mission.

Mission: Advance what technology can do

Companies with this mission are at the forefront, inventing new capabilities or building the software and infrastructure everyone else depends on. For them, the technology itself is the point.

The Flexa Award-winning companies with a mission to advance what technology can do are:

Pod. This leading EV charging provider was named the most mission-driven company in the Flexa Awards 2026, and 96% of Pod employees say it is a mission-led company. As well as advancing what technology can do, Pod’s mission is to protect animals and restore the planet.
Livestock Information. This digital agricultural tracking system harnesses cutting-edge digital technology to advance livestock traceability throughout the UK. They were shortlisted as one of the most mission-driven companies in the Flexa Awards 2026, and 84% of Livestock Information employees agree that it’s a mission-led company.

Other companies with this mission include:

Accenture. This consulting business is inviting thinkers, doers and innovators to reinvent industries, businesses, and organisations. As well as advancing what technology can do, they have a mission to fight for fairness, rights and justice.
Connected Places Catapult. This research and innovation company is the UK’s innovation accelerator for transport, the built environment, cities, and local growth. Their mission is to bridge the gap between groundbreaking ideas and real-world impact, driving sustainable, equitable solutions for people and places. Their other mission is to protect animals and restore the planet.
EY UK. The mission of this consulting business is to build a better working world. The insights and services that EY provides help to create long-term value for clients, people and society, and to build trust in the capital markets. Their other missions are to build tools that empower others, and to protect animals and restore the planet.
Liberis. This finance company is an embedded finance partner for platforms, including vertical SaaS providers, marketplaces, payment processors, and payment companies. They enable platforms to offer tailored financial solutions to their merchant ecosystems, supporting growth across businesses of all sizes. They also have a mission to fight for fairness, rights and justice.
SAP. This enterprise software company turns businesses into intelligent, sustainable enterprises. Their applications and services enable business and public customers across 25 industries to operate profitably and adapt continuously. Their other missions are to protect animals and restore the planet, and to strengthen communities and expand opportunities.
Strengthscope. This HR services company built a system to help people find and develop their strengths, to bring more of themselves to work and to life. Their mission is to ensure that everyone is able to have honest, authentic conversations about what makes them truly unique, what they love to do, and how they can bring their best to work and to life, every single day — and to advance what technology can do. 99% of Strengthscope employees say it is a mission-led company.
tms and tms (USA). This agency is where technology, marketing and sourcing come together. Their missions are to advance what technology can do, fight for fairness, rights and justice, and protect animals and restore the planet.
Virgin Media O2. This telecommunications company connects people to the moments that matter most. Virgin Media leads the UK for broadband reliability, speed and overall performance, while O₂ keeps people connected on the move with award-winning coverage. Their other mission is to protect animals and restore the planet.
Virtalent HQ. This company is the bridge between talented virtual assistants and the entrepreneurs and businesses who need them. 92% of Virtalent HQ employees say it is a mission-led company, and its other mission is to fight for fairness, rights and justice.
Zoonou. This people-powered software testing company helps its clients to create better services, products, and outcomes. 83% of Zoonou employees say it is a mission-led company, and its other mission is to protect animals and restore the planet.

Mission: Build tools that empower others

Some examples of companies with a mission to build tools that empower others are:

Flume. This sales training business drives sustainable sales performance improvement at every stage of the process. They were shortlisted as one of the most mission-driven companies in the Flexa Awards 2026, and 98% of Flume employees say Flume is a mission-led business. Their other missions are to strengthen communities and expand opportunities, and advance what technology can do.
Gearset. This complete Salesforce DevOps platform helps more than 3,500 organisations worldwide build, test, release, and secure changes with confidence. Their other missions are to create products that people love, and shape the future with AI.
Rathbones Institute. Their 24-month programme is for experienced professionals from any background who are ready to build a new path in wealth management. They empower others with their structured training, which acts as a pathway into a permanent, long-term career.
St. James's Place Financial Adviser Academy. This award-winning programme helps people gain the qualifications and skills needed to become a successful financial adviser. Their other mission is to create products that people love.
Token.io. This leading Pay by Bank infrastructure provider makes it simple for banks, platforms and payment companies to grow revenue, reduce costs and expand to new markets. 86% of Token.io employees say it is a mission-led company. Their other missions are to advance what technology can do, and create products people love.

Mission: Create products people love

This is the mission behind businesses that make things you love to use, from food and fashion to games and personal care. These companies want to get the details right so people enjoy what they buy.

Some examples of companies with a mission to create products people love include:

ASOS. This fashion tech company brings the best and most relevant fashion through their own brands including ASOS DESIGN, ARRANGE, COLLUSION, Topshop, and Topman, styled with the most exciting products from local and global partner brands. Their other mission is to advance what technology can do.
Boomi. This software company helps organisations radically simplify the complexity of enterprise software. Their other missions are to advance what technology can do, and to explore, learn, and discover.
Mondelēz International. This confectionery company’s purpose is to empower people to snack right, and their goal is to lead the future of snacking around the world by offering the right snack, for the right moment, made the right way. As well as creating products people love, their other mission is to improve health and wellbeing.
Tangle Teezer. This haircare and cosmetics company creates solutions that are informed by professional stylists, consumer insight, and scientific lab testing and designed to reduce mechanical damage. 79% of Tangle Teezer employees say it is a mission-led company, and their other missions are to build tools that empower others and to improve health and wellbeing.

Mission: Fight for fairness, rights, and justice

Some examples of companies with a mission to fight for fairness, rights, and justice include:

Goodlord. This Proptech company’s lettings software and services are designed to improve the renting process for agents, landlords and tenants alike. 86% of Goodlord employees say it is a mission-led company. Its other purpose is to advance what technology can do.
Picnic. This adtech startup’s mission is to build a better, higher-quality ad-funded internet. 93% of Picnic employees say it is a mission-led company, and they have another mission to advance what technology can do.

Mission: Improve health and wellbeing

Some examples of companies with a mission to improve health and wellbeing include:

BD. This healthcare/MedTech company is one of the world’s largest pure-play medical technology companies. Their purpose is advancing the world of health™ by driving innovation across medical essentials, connected care, biopharma systems and interventional. Their other missions are to advance what technology can do, and to strengthen communities and expand opportunities.
Patchwork. This healthcare technology company was founded by clinicians on a mission to make truly effective and sustainable working a reality for all healthcare professionals. Their end-to-end solution has been embraced by over 200 healthcare organisations and 100,000 clinicians, saving £180 million and counting in workforce costs. 91% of Patchwork employees say it is a mission-led company, and their other missions are to build tools that empower others and to strengthen communities and expand opportunities.
United Utilities. The utilities company delivers water to millions of people across the North West. Teams work collaboratively to deliver essential services, with a strong focus on shared values, support and doing the right thing for customers and communities. As well as improving health and wellbeing, their missions are to strengthen communities and expand opportunities, and to protect animals and restore the planet.

Mission: Keep people and nations safe and secure

Some examples of companies with a mission to keep people and nations safe and secure include:

BAE Systems. This aerospace, technology, and security company’s purpose is to help protect those who protect us. Their other missions are to advance what technology can do, and to protect animals and restore the planet.
MBDA. This defence company delivers essential military capabilities for each branch of the Armed Forces — with specific expertise in missiles and missile systems. The work they do directly contributes to the defence and freedoms of our nations, and provides those serving us on the front lines with the tools they need to keep us safe. Their other mission is to advance what technology can do.

Mission: Not-for-profit

A not-for-profit mission means the organisation exists to serve a cause rather than to make money for its owners, so any surplus goes back into the work they do.

Some examples of companies with a not-for-profit mission include:

Battersea Dogs & Cats Home. The animal rescue charity aims never to turn away a dog or cat in need ofhelp. They won silver for most mission-driven company in the Flexa Awards 2026 and 85% of Battersea Dogs & Cats Home employees say it is a mission-led company.
CoppaFeel. The breast cancer awareness charity exists to ensure all breast cancers are diagnosed at the earliest stage possible when treatments are more available and survival rates are higher. They were named the third most mission-driven company in the Flexa Awards 2026.

Mission: Power the world reliably

Some examples of companies with this mission include:

OVO. This energy and utilities company is powering human progress with clean, affordable energy for everyone. Since their launch in 2009, they’ve planted 5 million trees and launched their Plan Zero programme. They also have a mission to advance what technology can do and create products that people love.

Mission: Protect animals and restore the planet

Some examples of companies with a mission to protect animals and restore the planet include:

Anglian Water. This utilities company manages, supplies, and recycles water for the driest region in the UK. Guided by the passion behind “Love Every Drop”, their commitment to delivering the highest standards of customer service and transforming the way water is valued by everyone is at the core of their mission. 73% of Anglian Water Services employees say it is a mission-led company, and their other mission is to strengthen communities and expand opportunities.
APM Terminals. This transport and logistics company operates one of the world's most comprehensive port networks by lifting the standards of efficiency, responsibility, connectivity and proactivity in our industry. 85% of APM Terminals employees say it is a mission-led company.
Centrica. This family of brands is revolutionising how we power the planet. They’re all united in the same mission: Energising a greener, fairer future. 80% of Centrica employees say it is a mission-led company, and they also have a mission to strengthen communities and expand opportunities.
ClientEarth. This environmental law charity uses the power of the law to protect life on earth. They came 8th in the mission-driven category at the Flexa Awards 2026, and 93% of ClientEarth employees say it is a mission-led company, and their other mission is to strengthen communities and expand opportunities.
Cool Farm. This science-led, not-for-profit membership organisation owns, manages, and improves an on-farm greenhouse gas calculator that’s used by most of the world’s largest food and beverage companies. They were shortlisted for most mission-driven company in the Flexa Awards 2026, and 100% of Cool Farm employees say it is a mission-led company. Their other missions are to strengthen communities and expand opportunities, and to advance what technology can do.
Support Dogs. This national charity is dedicated to saving and improving the lives of children and adults with various challenging medical conditions. They provide, train and support specialist assistance dogs to achieve this, and their missions are to is to strengthen communities and expand opportunities.
Pets at Home. This pet care group’s purpose drives them to provide comprehensive care while remaining socially responsible and environmentally sustainable. As well as protecting animals and restoring the planet, their mission is to strengthen communities and expand opportunities.
Vets for Pets. This veterinary group has a national network of over 450 locally owned, locally operated practices. Their work truly matters to pet owners across the UK and to the animals they love, and their other mission is to strengthen communities and expand opportunities.

Mission: Shape the future with AI

Companies with this mission see AI as central to what comes next, and they want a say in how it develops and gets used. They care about its long-term effect on work and society.

Some examples of companies with a mission to shape the future with AI include:

Camunda. This software development company shapes how hundreds of enterprises like Atlassian, NASA, and Goldman Sachs manage their most critical processes to drive digital transformation through agentic orchestration. Their other missions are to advance what technology can do, and build tools that empower others.
Maersk. This transport and logistics company has a simple end-to-end offering of products and digital services, seamless customer engagement and a superior end-to-end delivery network. They enable customers to trade and grow by transporting goods anywhere - all over the world. 85% of Maersk employees say it is a mission-led company and its other missions are to advance what technology can do, and protect animals and restore the planet.

Mission: Strengthen communities and expand opportunities

Some examples of companies with a mission to strengthen communities and expand opportunities include:

HEINEKEN UK. As the UK’s leading beer, cider and pub company, HEINEKEN is in the business of bringing people together. They have 2,400 Star Pubs at the heart of communities across the UK, and have another mission to protect animals and restore the planet.
Mars and Mars France. This FMCG business is driven by the belief that the world we want tomorrow starts with how they do business. Today, Mars is transforming, innovating, and evolving in ways that affirm their commitment to making a positive impact on the world around us. 94% of Mars employees say it is a mission-led company, and their other mission is to protect animals and restore the planet.
Mott MacDonald. This engineering, management and development consultancy is one of the world’s largest employee-owned companies. They support, empower and trust brilliant people to take on tomorrow's biggest challenges. 75% of Mott MacDonald employees say it is a mission-led company, and its other mission is to protect animals and restore the planet.
NHBC. This insurance company was established in 1936 to tackle the sub-standard building practices seen in the inter-war years, and is still recognised and trusted throughout the house-building industry today. Their purpose is to raise standards in house building by championing high-quality homes and protecting homeowners. NHBC does this through training and quality services and by assessing, inspecting and directly insuring new homes registered with them. 76% of NHBC employees say it is a mission-led company, and its other mission is to protect animals and restore the planet.
NFU Mutual. This insurance and finance organisation provides General Insurance and Financial Planning Services. They’re proud to remain completely customer-focused, down-to-earth and committed to the rural communities they’ve grown from. Because they’re a Mutual, they don’t have any shareholders to keep happy, which means they can focus on the long-term interests of their members. 90% of NFU Mutual employees say it is a mission-led company, and its other purpose is to protect animals and restore the planet.
Northern. This rail company connects tens of thousands of people in the North of England to work, leisure, education and more every day. 77% of Northern employees say it is a mission-led company, and their other mission is to protect animals and restore the planet.
Tesco. This retailer was built with a simple mission: to be the champion for customers, helping them to enjoy a better quality of life and an easier way of living. They also have missions to advance what technology can do, and strengthen communities and expand opportunities.
Unmind. This workplace mental health platform delivers complete care in one solution, guided by AI. 88% of Unmind employees say it is a mission-led company, and its other mission is to advance what technology can do.
Vodafone. This telecommunications company serves 300 million customers and believes that connectivity is a force for good. If we use it for the things that really matter, it can improve people's lives and the world around us. 86% of Vodafone employees say it is a mission-led company, and their other missions are to advance what technology can do, and to protect animals and restore the planet.

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