The company's purpose is to advise companies and organizations on matters of evaluation, technical design, operation and efficiency of components and systems for energy conversion and energy supply. The company's purpose is also to develop innovative technical solutions for processes, plants and components of energy supply, to design and calculate energy conversion plants, as well as to create expert opinions and reports. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, and 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.