Since 1995, our purpose has been clear: to empower people and create economic opportunity for all. It’s the guiding force behind everything we do.
We empower entrepreneurs by enabling them to access a vast marketplace, allowing them to sell globally, while growing locally—keeping their communities intact and thriving.
We continuously strive to better understand, track and quantify our environmental footprint as we enable a more inclusive, sustainable and circular economy.
We seek diverse perspectives, foster an inclusive work environment and train our leaders to help each employee succeed at eBay based on their unique talents, contributions and ambitions.
Our marketplace is based on the strong ethical values we follow as a business: openness, honesty, integrity and trust.
We have a set of 2020 and 2025 corporate responsibility goals that are measured and reported on annually.
Our marketplace is home to one of the most powerful giving platforms in commerce today. Every day, our community turns to eBay for Charity to support their favorite causes through buying or selling on our platform. A single purchase on eBay for Charity can have a positive ripple effect on charities, their beneficiaries and their local communities.
Populations of traditionally underrepresented entrepreneurs can flourish on eBay. We continue to nurture their business growth through our eBay Foundation. The foundation applies its resources and engages employees to invest in and partner with organizations like Kiva that support underrepresented small business owners to ultimately build stronger, more inclusive communities.
Small businesses are crucial to vibrant economies and core to our purpose. To enable their success, we’ve developed numerous programs aimed to help them compete globally and thrive in the digital economy. Through Retail Revival, and its international adaptation, Export Revival, we seek to level the playing field for local entrepreneurs by providing them with the lessons, tools and support they need to take full advantage of our global marketplace.
In 2019, we received several awards recognizing our culture, workplace and responsible business work.
