The company's purpose is to plan and execute all construction, manufacturing, purchasing, sales, import and export transactions of all plants or materials, particularly those related to the transformation of coal, oil products, biomass, gases, sulfur and flue gases. Furthermore, the company may acquire, use, transfer or grant patents, licenses and trademarks in this context. The company may 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 may acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. It may also provide financing for its own account or for third-party account, as well as provide guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.