The company's purpose is to research and develop, plan, build and operate, as well as market production facilities for the recovery of raw materials. Furthermore, the company provides consulting services in the field of environmental technologies. The company can 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. 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.