The
Carl-Zeiss-Stiftung (Carl Zeiss Foundation), located in
Heidenheim an der Brenz and
Jena, Germany, is the sole shareholder of the two companies
Carl Zeiss AG and
Schott AG. It was founded by
Ernst Abbe and named after his long-term partner
Carl Zeiss. The products of these companies include the classic areas of optics and precision mechanisms, as well as glass (including optical glass), optoelectronics, and glass ceramics. The statutes of the foundation emphasize the social responsibility of the companies and the importance of a fair treatment of the employees.