The purpose of the company is to advise and support the demands of sustainable building in the areas of environment, economy and society over the entire life cycle of a building or property. The activity includes the following fields of expertise: a) Consulting (core activity): The goal is to advise and support buildings in operation, construction projects, where formal requirements are linked to the demands of the three sustainability areas of environment, economy and society; b) Applied research and development (aF+E): The aF+E aims to further develop the knowledge of specific sustainability requirements. It is carried out in cooperation with the Swiss construction industry and the public sector; c) Special services: The special services concern expert activities for property owners, builders, planners, etc. and in court proceedings in the field of sustainable building; d) Public relations: The findings are disseminated through lectures and specialist publications. The target audience includes professionals at home and abroad, investors, and professionals in training. The company can establish branches in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies, acquire or sell other companies. It can acquire, manage and sell securities. It can carry out all commercial and financial transactions that may promote the realization of its purpose. It can take out and grant loans, provide guarantees and other securities, acquire, manage and exploit intellectual property rights. The company is committed to the market economy, but with consideration of sustainable aspects. It strives to secure jobs and company capital with meaningful activities and to do so under sustainable criteria.