The foundation's purpose is to engage in all activities, both in Switzerland and abroad, in the following areas: a) environmental protection and support for organizations active in similar activities; b) promoting ecological values; c) developing so-called green, sustainable and renewable energies, in particular the use of biomass, solar energy, wind energy, geothermal energy, ambient heat and any other environmentally friendly energy source such as hydropower; d) promoting health in the broadest sense and general well-being. The foundation also aims to conduct research, training and education in the areas of activity mentioned in points a) to d) above (for the full purpose, see the foundation deed).