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Transportation is one of the key sectors where significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions can be achieved. In Europe, for instance, electric buses can lower CO2 emissions by 63% compared to diesel buses over their lifetime(1). Solaris Bus & Coach, a leading urban bus manufacturer in Europe, has partnered with a consortium of banks, including Societe...

Volkswagen Group is one of the world’s leading automobile manufacturers and the largest carmaker in Europe. The group, with the support of Societe Generale, has recently issued a EUR 1.9 bn green dual tranche hybrid bond, proceeds of which will help finance Eligible Green Capital Expenditures as defined in VW’s Green Finance Framework.

Helrom, a German rail operator, has developed an innovative train-based solution for transporting semi-trailers, providing notable environmental benefits. Societe Generale acted as Mandated Lead Arranger, Green Loan Coordinator, Facility and Security Agent, and Hedge Counterparty for a Green Loan Financing for the acquisition of 120 six-axle double-pocket...

Founded over 90 years ago, Roquette is a French family-owned global leader in plant-based ingredients and a leading provider of pharmaceutical excipients. With a long-term vision, Roquette undertook its first public issuance in 2024 and executed the largest acquisition in its history in 2025 to establish itself as a leader in the pharmaceutical sector. Societe...

After the Fukushima nuclear disaster, the energy transition in Germany really gained speed. The goal? To obtain at least 80% of its electricity consumption from renewable energy sources by 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality by 2045. In this context, Nexans, a global leader in the design and manufacturing of cables and electrical solutions, secured a EUR 290...

To finance its second battery manufacturing plant in the UK, AESC Group Ltd, one of the world's leading battery technology companies, benefitted from Societe Generale’s expertise and experience in this sector.

Allan Baker, Head of Energy Transition, and Michael De Witte, Energy Finance & Advisory, at Societe Generale, dove into the key financial, legal, and operational considerations that CCS projects face across various markets in a webinar hosted by PFI.

We have heard a lot about the decarbonisation of the shipping industry and have concentrated our efforts on reducing emissions into the atmosphere, fuel efficiency and other measures.

The recent closing of the substantially merchant battery financing, Constantine, along with the Zenobe led-Eccles project have drawn attention to the development of the Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) asset class. These transactions highlight an increase in the number of financings in Europe, particularly in the UK.

By Yannick Ouaknine, Head of Sustainability Research at Bernstein, and Virgile Haddad, Sustainability Analyst at Bernstein.

Analysis from our experts, Etienne Hairy, Head of Leveraged Finance Europe, and Augustin Giard, Head of Leveraged Finance France at Societe Generale, who share their views on the global Leveraged Finance activity, highlighting the support that the Bank provides to its clients to help them capitalize on opportunities in this field.

By Sally Khoury, Head of credit transfer offer, and Christophe Grimberg, Request-to-Pay product manager

Europe, once the driving force of global progress, gave birth to the Industrial Revolution, Enlightenment ideals, innovative scientific discoveries, and a cultural renaissance that shaped modern civilization. However, today, amid trade wars, geopolitical crises and industrial and technological advancements, Europe finds itself at a critical crossroads.

Every so often, a bold new climate solution emerges - hailed as the answer to humanity's looming environmental crisis. From carbon capture and storage (CCS) technologies to nature-based solutions, these innovations offer hope. But one of the most provocative - and polarizing - is geoengineering.

Think about the last advert you saw. Was it the first or the 100th time you saw it? Today, the average person sees around 5,000 to 10,000 ads a day - a significant jump from the 500 ads a day in the 1970s.

What qualities make the best salespeople? And what are the secrets behind their ability to sell anything — from a simple pen to a car, a house or even an options-based systematic overlay on US equities?

How did the banking system evolve from a simple bench—the very origin of the word “bank”—into the sophisticated institutions that drive the global economy?

Host Kokou sits down with Hatem Mustapha, Co-Head of Global Markets, to discuss the ins and outs of managing risk.