Great ideas should see the light

Our focus is clear: supporting major carbon reduction projects and nurturing new sustainable businesses.

We are fully committed to supporting major carbon reduction projects and helping sustainable businesses grow. By collaborating with our clients, we contribute to building a future where bold ideas become meaningful realities.

A financial commitment aligned with climate challenges:
Societe Generale has set an ambitious target of €500 billion in sustainable financing for the 2024-2030 period. This includes €400 billion dedicated to financing and advisory services, as well as €100 billion allocated to sustainable bonds.

Comprehensive support for the energy transition:
We are involved throughout the entire value chain of the energy transition:

- Responsible sourcing of rare resources essential to this transformation,
- Financing infrastructure for the storage and distribution of renewable energy,
- Supporting CO2-intensive sectors in their reinvention process to reduce emissions.

Empowering pioneers of sustainability:
We are also committed to supporting emerging leaders in the sustainable transition by providing tailored advisory and financing solutions to bring their innovative projects to life.

Together with our clients, we are contributing to a new industrial revolution, paving the way for a more sustainable and resilient world.

Concrete projects for meaningful impact:
The best way to illustrate our commitment is by sharing concrete examples of innovative projects carried out with our clients. These inspiring initiatives embody our vision of a more sustainable future.

Embracing the energy transition
and driving sustainable innovation

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ENERGY TRANSITION STORIES

Accelerating hydrogen mobility across Europe
Atawey is leading the charge in hydrogen mobility, recently securing €22 million in funding to expand hydrogen...
Clients' successes
Atawey is leading the charge in hydrogen mobility, recently securing €22 million in funding to expand hydrogen infrastructure across Europe thanks to the support of Societe Generale, who acted as co-advisor on this equity raise.
Accelerating hydrogen mobility across Europe
Helping to finance the German car industry in its transition
Volkswagen Group is one of the world’s leading automobile manufacturers and the largest carmaker in Europe. The group,...
Clients' successes
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.
Helping to finance the German car industry in its transition
When North Sea Wind Energy Supports Germany's Energy Transition
After the Fukushima nuclear disaster, the energy transition in Germany really gained speed. The goal? To obtain at least...
Clients' successes
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...
When North Sea Wind Energy Supports Germany's Energy Transition
Supporting one of Italy's largest Biomethane Platforms
Retina Holding secured the financing of one of the largest biomethane portfolios in Italy with strong ESG...
Clients' successes
Retina Holding secured the financing of one of the largest biomethane portfolios in Italy with strong ESG characteristics, underpinned by a 15-year CfD subsidy from the Italian government. Societe Generale acted as Mandated Lead Arranger and Hedge Provider in this transaction which will create 9 biomethane plants across Italy for direct injection into the...
Supporting one of Italy's largest Biomethane Platforms
Offshore Wind Project to Power New York City Homes
The Atlantic Coast is an ideal host for offshore wind projects, offering a consistent supply of strong winds near...
Energy & natural resources
The Atlantic Coast is an ideal host for offshore wind projects, offering a consistent supply of strong winds near densely populated areas like New York City. One exciting initiative is being led by Equinor, an international energy company that is developing Empire Wind, a landmark offshore wind project off the coast of New York. Societe Generale acted as the...
Offshore Wind Project to Power New York City Homes
Keeping the Lights on at Night: Supporting The World’s Largest Energy Storage Portfolio in Chile
Chile has emerged as a leading destination for renewable energy investments in Latin America, with over 40% of its...
Clients' successes
Chile has emerged as a leading destination for renewable energy investments in Latin America, with over 40% of its electricity consumption sourced from renewables in early 2024. This is supported by significant projects like Grenergy Renovables' Oasis de Atacama, the world's largest hybrid solar and battery storage initiative. Societe Generale played a crucial...
Keeping the Lights on at Night: Supporting The World’s Largest Energy Storage Portfolio in Chile
Advising and financing one of the world’s largest offshore wind projects, crucial to Poland's energy transition
Poland faces huge challenges in its energy transition. Societe Generale supports the financing of the Baltica offshore...
Boosting Solar Output In Texas and California with Clearway Energy
Texas and California are leading the transition to solar energy, the fastest-growing renewable energy in the United...
Energy & natural resources
Texas and California are leading the transition to solar energy, the fastest-growing renewable energy in the United States. Societe Generale partnered with Clearway Energy Group, one of the largest clean energy developers and operators in the US, to lead the financing of two major solar projects with the capacity to power roughly 150,000 homes across these two...
Boosting Solar Output In Texas and California with Clearway Energy
Fuelling Domestic Magnet Production to Meet Rising Demand for Electric Vehicles in the US
E-VAC Magnets, the North American subsidiary of Vacuumschmelze (VAC), is constructing a permanent magnets manufacturing...
Energy & natural resources
E-VAC Magnets, the North American subsidiary of Vacuumschmelze (VAC), is constructing a permanent magnets manufacturing facility in South Carolina to help boost US supply of EV infrastructure. Societe Generale acted as Mandated Lead Arranger and Hedge Provider in the $335m Project Financing for this first of its kind permanent magnets manufacturing plant in...
Fuelling Domestic Magnet Production to Meet Rising Demand for Electric Vehicles in the US
Powering Fuel Cell Expansion in the Northeast US
New projects using fuel cell technology that turn natural gas into electricity without combustion will help reduce...
Oil & Gas
New projects using fuel cell technology that turn natural gas into electricity without combustion will help reduce carbon emissions while delivering reliable power in New Jersey and Connecticut.
Powering Fuel Cell Expansion in the Northeast US
Empowering solar energy production in the US
Solar energy is the fastest-growing form of clean electricity in the US. The government instituted billions in...
Powering Energy Transition
Solar energy is the fastest-growing form of clean electricity in the US. The government instituted billions in incentives for US-manufactured solar hardware via the Inflation Reduction Act. Trina Solar, a global leader in solar photovoltaics, developing its first US manufacturing facility in Wilmer, Texas.
Empowering solar energy production in the US
Supporting Australian real estate sustainability goals
How an innovative green loan in Australia is helping a major real estate investor and fund manager meet ambitious...
Clients' successes
How an innovative green loan in Australia is helping a major real estate investor and fund manager meet ambitious sustainability targets.
Supporting Australian real estate sustainability goals
Latin America’s embrace of mega trends fuels its advance
While the disruptions of the past few years have impacted most markets and economies negatively, Latin America has been...
Expert views
While the disruptions of the past few years have impacted most markets and economies negatively, Latin America has been an outlier.
Latin America’s embrace of mega trends fuels its advance
Asia’s energy transition: a changing outlook for commodities
By Benjamin Hoff, Global Head of Commodities Research at Societe Generale
Expert views
By Benjamin Hoff, Global Head of Commodities Research at Societe Generale
Asia’s energy transition: a changing outlook for commodities
Turning vision into reality for a sustainable EV solutions pioneer
From gigafactories to green ammonia, bankable new business models are key to accelerating the energy transition.
Expert views
From gigafactories to green ammonia, bankable new business models are key to accelerating the energy transition.
Turning vision into reality for a sustainable EV solutions pioneer
A new spring for Asia’s green transition
By Amy Zhang, ESG Solutions and Product Strategist for Asia Pacific at Societe Generale
Expert views
By Amy Zhang, ESG Solutions and Product Strategist for Asia Pacific at Societe Generale
A new spring for Asia’s green transition
Battery Gigafactory Empowers Sovereignty and Sustainable Mobility
In a groundbreaking move that promises to reshape the future of battery manufacturing, Verkor has secured significant...
Clients' successes
In a groundbreaking move that promises to reshape the future of battery manufacturing, Verkor has secured significant green financing for its new Gigafactory in Dunkirk, France, propelling the company into a new phase of growth.
Battery Gigafactory Empowers Sovereignty and Sustainable Mobility
The role of technology and trade finance in decarbonising supply chains
The global push for sustainable supply chains is strengthening the link between digitalisation and decarbonisation.
Expert views
The global push for sustainable supply chains is strengthening the link between digitalisation and decarbonisation.
The role of technology and trade finance in decarbonising supply chains
Future-proofing Australia’s commercial real estate market
By Lyndon Wheeler, Head of Real Estate Finance for Australia at Societe Generale
Expert views
By Lyndon Wheeler, Head of Real Estate Finance for Australia at Societe Generale
Future-proofing Australia’s commercial real estate market
Fostering the rise of photovoltaic and the energy transition in Africa
With the "Solar Pack" offer, Societe Generale supports its corporate and institutional clients in the energy transition...
Clients' successes
With the "Solar Pack" offer, Societe Generale supports its corporate and institutional clients in the energy transition of the African continent.
Fostering the rise of photovoltaic and the energy transition in Africa
Japan: Lighting the way for the energy transition with a ground-breaking solar project
A first-of-its-kind solar project in Japan could serve as a template for the use of virtual power purchase agreements*...
Powering Energy Transition
A first-of-its-kind solar project in Japan could serve as a template for the use of virtual power purchase agreements* in project financing.
Japan: Lighting the way for the energy transition with a ground-breaking solar project
Renewing India: an energy transition that is well on the way
Every country is striving to reach net zero carbon emissions in the coming decades. But not all of them face India’s...
Expert views
Every country is striving to reach net zero carbon emissions in the coming decades. But not all of them face India’s additional challenges of trying to decarbonise a rapidly growing economy, while also extending electricity coverage to a still largely rural population of 1.4 billion.
Renewing India: an energy transition that is well on the way
Asia Pacific’s sustainable finance market has reached a pivotal moment
By Ronald Young, Head of Sustainable Finance for Asia and Tessa Dann, Head of Sustainable Finance for Australia and New...
Expert views
By Ronald Young, Head of Sustainable Finance for Asia and Tessa Dann, Head of Sustainable Finance for Australia and New Zealand at Societe Generale
Asia Pacific’s sustainable finance market has reached a pivotal moment
Steel production: replacing coal with green hydrogen
H2 Green Steel, the first large-scale project in the green steel sector, recently announced completion of a financing...
Powering Energy Transition
H2 Green Steel, the first large-scale project in the green steel sector, recently announced completion of a financing package of more than EUR 6bn.
Steel production: replacing coal with green hydrogen
Towards a low-carbon cement in Senegal
The challenges of decarbonizing African cities are numerous, considering the continent’s economic and demographic...
Powering Energy Transition
The challenges of decarbonizing African cities are numerous, considering the continent’s economic and demographic growth. The cement sector, a key sector for Africa’s development, is one of them.
Towards a low-carbon cement in Senegal
Largest solar photovoltaic project underway in the Sultanate of Oman
The Manah 1 project, in line with the “Oman Vision 2040” will increase power generation capacity through renewable...
Clients' successes
The Manah 1 project, in line with the “Oman Vision 2040” will increase power generation capacity through renewable independent power projects.
Largest solar photovoltaic project underway in the Sultanate of Oman
Propelling the future of UK offshore wind growth with Masdar
A rapid shift to renewable energy is crucial if the UK is to meet its climate change goals. Wind power is key to...
Clients' successes
A rapid shift to renewable energy is crucial if the UK is to meet its climate change goals. Wind power is key to achieving the UK’s renewable energy targets and could contribute towards reaching net zero by 2050.
Propelling the future of UK offshore wind growth with Masdar
Japan’s transformation: A new dawn in the land of the rising sun?
After more than 30 years, Japan is once again forcing itself upon the attention of international investors.
Expert views
After more than 30 years, Japan is once again forcing itself upon the attention of international investors.
Japan’s transformation: A new dawn in the land of the rising sun?
Korea’s energy transition can be its next economic miracle
A dazzling economic and exporting success story, Korea can maintain its momentum if its companies adopt greener...
Expert views
A dazzling economic and exporting success story, Korea can maintain its momentum if its companies adopt greener practices.
Korea’s energy transition can be its next economic miracle
A new gigafactory in the French “battery valley”
Being one of the first of its kind in the Hauts de France region, the AESC gigafactory project will contribute to...
Clients' successes
Being one of the first of its kind in the Hauts de France region, the AESC gigafactory project will contribute to accelerate France’s energy transition and decarbonization efforts as well as reindustrialization, by scaling up the battery technology production needed for the accelerating pace of vehicle electrification.
A new gigafactory in the French “battery valley”
Banking on Japan: Why a sustainable future holds rich opportunities
As Societe Generale celebrates 50 years in Japan, we look ahead at how the energy transition will shape the country’s...
Expert views
As Societe Generale celebrates 50 years in Japan, we look ahead at how the energy transition will shape the country’s economic prosperity over the coming decades.
Banking on Japan: Why a sustainable future holds rich opportunities
Eurazeo announces beginning of fundraising for dedicated vehicle supporting sustainable transition of the maritime sector and has appointed Societe Generale as advisor
Eurazeo is pleased to announce the start of fundraising for the “Eurazeo Maritime Transition Fund” and has appointed...
Providing clean energy to more than 1.5 million households in Poland
Upon its completion in 2026, the Baltic Power wind farm will start producing electricity to power over 1.5 million...
Clients' successes
Upon its completion in 2026, the Baltic Power wind farm will start producing electricity to power over 1.5 million households.
Providing clean energy to more than 1.5 million households in Poland
Societe Generale and Brookfield partner to launch a EUR 10 billion private debt
Global partnership brings large-scale private capital to investment grade market while giving investors access to high...
Press release
Global partnership brings large-scale private capital to investment grade market while giving investors access to high quality real asset credit opportunities.
Societe Generale and Brookfield partner to launch a EUR 10 billion private debt
A bank-wide effort to grow sustainable finance in Asia Pacific
Banks have a critical role to play in scaling up finance and investment to address sustainability challenges. In Asia...
Expert views
Banks have a critical role to play in scaling up finance and investment to address sustainability challenges. In Asia Pacific, a holistic approach is needed to support corporates and investors in their transition.
A bank-wide effort to grow sustainable finance in Asia Pacific
One of the world’s biggest utility-scale battery energy storage systems to be built in Australia
Shell Energy Australia and Eku Energy, the latter being a company initially established by Macquarie’s Green Investment...
Clients' successes
Shell Energy Australia and Eku Energy, the latter being a company initially established by Macquarie’s Green Investment Group, are developing solutions for Australia’s green revolution
One of the world’s biggest utility-scale battery energy storage systems to be built in Australia
Round-the-clock renewables: a pioneering ‘always on’ power generation in India
India’s ReNew is launching the country’s first project that combines generation from solar and wind farms with...
Clients' successes
India’s ReNew is launching the country’s first project that combines generation from solar and wind farms with affordable energy storage in order to produce ‘always on’ power.
Round-the-clock renewables: a pioneering ‘always on’ power generation in India
One of Africa's largest wind farms to be built in the Gulf of Suez
A new 500 MW onshore wind farm in Egypt will become one of the largest wind farms in Africa.
Clients' successes
A new 500 MW onshore wind farm in Egypt will become one of the largest wind farms in Africa.
One of Africa's largest wind farms to be built in the Gulf of Suez
Unleashing Australia’s renewable potential
By Ben Arnott, Head of the Energy + Group for Australia and Nick Hall, Vice President, Energy + Group at Societe...
Expert views
By Ben Arnott, Head of the Energy + Group for Australia and Nick Hall, Vice President, Energy + Group at Societe Generale
Unleashing Australia’s renewable potential
Generating green electricity for the equivalent of over 1 million households in Germany
EnBW, a leading developer in offshore wind, is building one of Germany’s largest offshore wind farms, He Dreiht, in the...
Clients' successes
EnBW, a leading developer in offshore wind, is building one of Germany’s largest offshore wind farms, He Dreiht, in the North Sea. Societe Generale has been advising EnBW in the context of the project for almost two years.
Generating green electricity for the equivalent of over 1 million households in Germany
The Vendée offshore wind farm, the energy from the sea
62 wind turbines for a major milestone for offshore wind development in France
Clients' successes
62 wind turbines for a major milestone for offshore wind development in France
The Vendée offshore wind farm, the energy from the sea
Best Investment Bank for Sustainable Financing 2023
Societe Generale named "Best Investment Bank for Sustainable Financing” by Global Finance, for the second year in a row.
Awards & Rankings
Societe Generale named "Best Investment Bank for Sustainable Financing” by Global Finance, for the second year in a row.
Best Investment Bank for Sustainable Financing 2023
Financing solar energy projects in Central and West Africa
The Afrigreen Debt Impact Fund attracts a consortium of investors as part of its first closing.
Clients' successes
The Afrigreen Debt Impact Fund attracts a consortium of investors as part of its first closing.
Financing solar energy projects in Central and West Africa
Invest without Carbon: Greenflation, and turning costs into opportunities through ESG research
Energy transition comes at a cost, which market participants and policymakers have called “greenflation”. Greenflation...
Expert views
Energy transition comes at a cost, which market participants and policymakers have called “greenflation”. Greenflation is the inflation created when prices of commodities needed to green the economy rise due to increased demand or reduced supply.
Invest without Carbon: Greenflation, and turning costs into opportunities through ESG research
Charging up Down Under: the potential of Australia’s electric vehicle market
By Marie Vinnell, Head of Natural Resources & Infrastructure for Australia and Head of Infrastructure for Asia Pacific...
Expert views
By Marie Vinnell, Head of Natural Resources & Infrastructure for Australia and Head of Infrastructure for Asia Pacific at Societe Generale
Charging up Down Under: the potential of Australia’s electric vehicle market
Senegal illuminated by the world’s most extensive public solar lighting project
More than 100,000 off-grid solar streetlights in over 400 cities across Senegal will bring eco-friendly lighting to the...
Clients' successes
More than 100,000 off-grid solar streetlights in over 400 cities across Senegal will bring eco-friendly lighting to the population along roads, schools, hospitals, in public areas and national parks.
Senegal illuminated by the world’s most extensive public solar lighting project
From Renewables to Real Estate, Societe Generale is helping Clients across Asia Pacific advance on their Journey to Sustainability
There is no question that 2022 was a challenging year, with geopolitical turmoil, rising inflation and interest rates,...
Expert views
There is no question that 2022 was a challenging year, with geopolitical turmoil, rising inflation and interest rates, slowing economic growth and real concern over energy security and supply chains.
From Renewables to Real Estate, Societe Generale is helping Clients across Asia Pacific advance on their Journey to Sustainability
How Sustainable Trade Finance is driving Asia’s Energy Transition
Being amongst the pioneer on Sustainable Trade Finance, Societe Generale has developed several trade finance products to...
Expert views
Being amongst the pioneer on Sustainable Trade Finance, Societe Generale has developed several trade finance products to help support its clients in their transition. Shujue Cai, Head of Structured Trade and ESG Transaction Banking for Asia Pacific, shares her views on how sustainable trade finance solutions create positive impact to our clients, environment...
How Sustainable Trade Finance is driving Asia’s Energy Transition
Powering NYC into the 22nd Century
With the Champlain Hudson Power Express project
Clients' successes
With the Champlain Hudson Power Express project
Powering NYC into the 22nd Century
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