Empa is committed to the principle of sustainability in processes, products, methods and applications. Empa understands sustainability to mean development that meets the needs of today’s society without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

Empa's activities are directed towards the environmental, economic, social and economic aspects of sustainability and their optimisation in relation to materials and systems engineering. Empa supports the long-term competitiveness of the Swiss economy and its industries. Empa makes a contribution towards improving the quality of life and the environment and thus serves society.