The company's purpose is to plan, advise and assess facilities in the energy industry, environmental protection and technical building equipment, develop energy concepts and create analyses of facilities in the energy industry. The company may establish branches in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, acquire or establish similar or related companies, and conduct all business that is suitable to promote the purpose of the company. Furthermore, the company may acquire, manage and sell real estate, as well as acquire, manage and sell copyrights, patents and licenses of all kinds.