The company's purpose is to provide services that promote sustainable development, i.e. economically, ecologically and socially responsible development, in the private and public sectors. It also engages in the import and retail and wholesale trade of goods of all kinds, in particular those that are exemplary from an ecological and/or social perspective. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, as well as conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company may acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. It may also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as provide guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.