The company's purpose is to develop, manufacture and distribute energy carriers, as well as heat, hydrogen and power generators of all kinds, and related plant technology, to distribute fuels of all kinds, and to provide customer service in these areas, and to trade in waste products and recycling and recovery. The company can take over commercial and industrial representations, establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, and participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, as well as conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company can acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad, as well as manage, sell, exploit and finance patents, licenses and other intellectual property rights. It can 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.