Stiftung Verantwortungseigentum

The Stiftung Verantwortungseigentum represents an innovative and future-oriented form of business ownership that stands out from traditional ownership structures. Here are the central aspects of this unique form of business:

The Stiftung Verantwortungseigentum is based on two central principles:

• Self-Determination: Companies in responsibility ownership remain independent and autonomous. Voting rights are held by the people directly connected to the company and its mission, rather than by external investors. This prevents the company from becoming a speculative asset and exposing itself to the short-term pressures of financial markets[2][4].

• Purpose Orientation: Profits are not an end in themselves but a means to an end. Earned profits are reinvested, used to cover capital costs, or donated to promote the company's purpose and societal values[2][4].

The main mission of the Stiftung Verantwortungseigentum is to support companies that want to operate sustainably and purposefully in the long term. This is achieved by establishing a legal form that allows companies to transition to responsibility ownership, thereby securing their independence and purpose orientation[2][3].

The Stiftung Verantwortungseigentum advocates for a sustainable and social market economy. Here are some of the central sustainability goals and initiatives:

• Long-Term Orientation: Companies in responsibility ownership can focus on long-term success rather than chasing short-term profits. This leads to greater innovation and resilience to economic shocks[1][2].

• Social Values: The foundation promotes the creation of social values and the provision of goods and services that serve the common good. This includes social and ecological values that are prioritized over pure profit maximization[1][3].

• Avoidance of Monopolization: By anchoring self-determination and purpose orientation, responsibility ownership can prevent tendencies toward monopolization and promote competition[2].

More than 200 companies in Germany, including well-known names like Bosch, Alnatura, Ecosia, and Zeiss, have already implemented the concept of responsibility ownership. These companies are characterized by their long-term orientation, their innovative strength, and their commitment to social and ecological values[2][4].

The Stiftung Verantwortungseigentum thus offers a comprehensive solution for companies that want to shape a meaningful and sustainable future and makes a valuable contribution to promoting a socially and ecologically sustainable economy.

• 1 - https://stiftung-verantwortungseigentum.de/fileadmin/user_upload/booklet/sve_booklet_digital.pdf
• 2 - https://stiftung-verantwortungseigentum.de/fileadmin/user_upload/sve_presskit_021020.pdf
• 3 - https://www.bnw-bundesverband.de/purpose-economy
• 4 - https://purpose-economy.org/de/whats-steward-ownership/
• 5 - https://blog.onecrowd.de/onecrowd/verantwortungseigentum-und-die-purpose-economy-ein-blick-auf-die-zukunft-der-wirtschaft/