The company's purpose is to trade in, finance, advise and broker, and provide services in the fields of chemicals, raw materials, emissions, CO2 certificates, recycling, energy, derivatives, as well as logistics and transportation of all kinds on its own account and on behalf of third parties. 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, provided that the legal requirements are met. It may also provide financing for its own account or on behalf of third parties, as well as provide guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.