Societe Generale ranked #1 in the Export Finance Sustainability league tables, #1 Lender in Africa and more!

06/05/2021

Societe Generale has been involved in numerous transactions being part of the Perfect 10 by TXF which is the 10 most prestigious deals in Export Finance industry.

In addition to be ranked #1 in the Export Finance Sustainability league tables as well as #1 Lender in Africa for 2020, it is a great pleasure to see that SG CIB has been involved in numerous transactions being part of the Perfect 10 which is the 10 most prestigious deals in Export Finance industry. The winning deals were remarkable transactions with positive impacts on societies and environment. Besides, there was a large number of significant landmark deals located on the African continent with four African deals winning awards. All the deals awarded were for transactions signed in 2020.

The TXF ECA-Backed Export Finance Deals of the Year Perfect 10 are highly respected awards voted for by the market. The winners have been announced during a virtual awards ceremony following the TXF Industry Choice awards held on 14 April 2021.

THE TRANSACTIONS PRIZED


TRANSPORT  ECA-BACKED DEAL OF THE YEAR

Cairo Monorail - $2.57 billion ECA-backed multisource
 

RENEWABLES ECA-BACKED DEAL OF THE YEAR

Dogger Bank Offshore Wind Farms
 

SHIPPING ECA-BACKED DEAL OF THE YEAR

Hapag-Lloyd ECA-backed green loan


SUB-SAHARAN AFRICAN ECA-BACKED DEAL OF THE YEAR

Government of Tanzania/Standard Gauge Railway


ASIAN ECA-BACKED DEAL OF THE YEAR

Changfang and Xidao offshore wind project


EUROPEAN ECA-BACKED DEAL OF THE YEAR

Northvolt ETT $1.6 billion ECA/DFI backed project financing

for the construction of Europe’s first Li-ion battery gigafactory


These awards demonstrate Societe Generale capacity to accompany its clients in various sectors and different geographies. It also shows the commitment of the bank to support the energy transition and contribute to sustainable development.

Congratulations to all involved, export finance experts and partners working as one team.

 

Find out more about the "Deals of the year" here.

Check out the TXF league tables 2020 report  here.