The foundation's purpose is to support and promote sustainable development in the areas of environment, social affairs and corporate governance through information, education and research, both domestically and internationally. The foundation's services can also be provided by supporting and promoting organizations, institutions and individuals that guarantee the efficient, economic and purposeful use of received contributions, whether in the form of goods, money or services. The foundation board has the discretion to collaborate with other organizations, institutions and individuals that pursue similar goals. The foundation is authorized to establish additional foundations in Switzerland and abroad within the scope of its purpose. The foundation has a non-profit character and does not pursue any commercial purpose, except for income from its own programs, for which the foundation charges (cost-covering) fees.