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In the energy transition, the commodities sector is where the pedal really hits the metal. Rising prices are just a taste of things to come.

In an increasingly digital society, limited access to internet has far-reaching consequences, hindering access to quality education and professional opportunities.

Société Générale–FORGE (SG–Forge), a subsidiary of the Group with expertise in the field of crypto-assets and blockchain, issued its stablecoin named “EUR CoinVertible (EURCV)” in April 2023.

To address some of Senegal’s health system deficiencies, new infrastructure is needed. Focus on the construction of a new hospital in the region of Tivaouane and on the reconstruction of the Aristide Le Dantec National Hospital Center in Dakar.

International connectivity and a nimble approach to debt financing helps issuers and investors access the right opportunities at the right time.

Extensive and affordable access to public charging infrastructure is needed for the mass-market switch to electric transport.

Societe Generale’s Global Transaction & Payment Services awarded Greenwich Share Leader, Greenwich Quality Leader & Greenwich Excellence 2024

The client servicing offered by banks to their corporate clients plays a pivotal role in the success of both parties. Technology can make this relationship element more efficient, but investing in the human side of the equation is equally vital.

Copper demand is on the rise, driven in large part by the global energy transition and the sustainable urbanization of emerging economies.

Currently under discussion, the future payment services directive should have major impacts for the banking sector, consumers and companies, as well as publishers.

Corporate treasurers are at the tiller as they help their company navigate the increasing ESG challenges. While global standardisation around ESG is still a work in progress, a recent innovative framework developed by Societe Generale can help to increase transparency and credibility in this space.

Societe Generale is honoured to receive numerous esteemed accolades at The Asset Triple A Sustainable Infrastructure Awards 2024, which once again affirms our leading position in project and infrastructure finance, with a particular focus on sustainable infrastructure across Asia Pacific and globally.

Societe Generale awarded “Best Bank for Transaction Banking” in Western Europe and “Best Bank for Cash Management” in France, Romania, Senegal and Cameroon.

Eurowag provides smart solutions to optimise commercial road transport business and committed to several decarbonisation targets. Komerční banka, the Group’s subsidiary in the Czech Republic, and other banks, supported Eurowag in restructuring multi-currency term and revolving financing as a Sustainability-Linked Loan.

The Abidjan Metro Line 1 project, a critical development infrastructure for the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire, will bring a new fast and safe transport solution to more than 500,000 people each day, boost the economy, while contributing to improve environmental and social conditions.

Vast solar and energy project helps Arizona satisfy its rising demand for reliable, clean energy.

Vincent Nobilet, Managing Director, Agribusiness, Trade and Sustainable Commodity Finance at Societe Generale, gave an in-depth look at our partnership with IFC.

Societe Generale Group won the “ESG invoice financier of the year” award at the global level.

From gigafactories to green ammonia, bankable new business models are key to accelerating the energy transition.

Delving into the world of the unexpected, Kokou draws parallels between the dramatic twists and turns of Tchaikovsky's "Swan Lake" and the unpredictability of life and finance, to investigate how sudden, unforeseen events—Black Swans—impact markets and our globalized world.