SIG, headquartered in Vernier (Canton of Geneva, Switzerland), is an autonomous institution governed by public law with legal personality and placed under the supervision of the Council of State. The company is personally and exclusively held liable for its debts and commitments. The organisational structure of SIG is governed by the Act of 5 October 1973 LSIG based on Article 168 of the Constitution of the Republic and the Canton of Geneva. The latter grants SIG the concession rights to provide water, gas, electricity and thermal energy, to recover waste as well as to evacuate and process wastewater. SIG is also entitled to develop other activities in areas related to its assignments and provide services in the telecommunications sector.