The company's purpose is the production and operation of energy generation plants (heat, electricity) as well as the distribution of the generated energy (contracting, direct marketing, district heating). Furthermore, the company can provide services of all kinds in the areas of real estate, construction and agriculture. The company can also conduct all business that is suitable to promote the achievement of the company's purpose or that is directly or indirectly related to it. The company can also establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and participate in other companies. It 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.