Clients successes

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.

As global copper demand is ever-growing, largely driven by demand for renewable infrastructure, Latin America, and particularly Chile, is in a leading position for copper production. The latest of several copper mining projects in the country, El Espino, will be partly funded with a $375 million financing. Leveraging its decade-long expertise in copper mining...

In just over fifteen years of existence, Technique Solaire has become an important player in renewable energy. The French company has secured the largest debt raise in its history to finance the construction of a pan-European photovoltaic portfolio and continue its deployment. Societe Generale acted as Mandated Lead Arranger in this ambitious operation.

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...

Electrolyzers, which use electricity to split water into hydrogen and oxygen, are a critical technology for producing green hydrogen from renewable electricity. Sunfire, one of the world’s leading electrolysis companies, secured a EUR 200 million guarantee financing with the support from Societe Generale.

The rapid evolution of artificial intelligence is driving an unprecedented need for high-performance computing infrastructure. Societe Generale recently led the successful USD 600 million debt financing for a new AI and HPC (high-performance computing) data center project leased to CoreWeave, sponsored by Blue Owl, Chirisa Technology Parks and PowerHouse Data...

SolørBioenergi is a leading supplier of renewable energy based on wood fuels to homes, businesses and industries in the Nordic countries. In March 2024, Societe Generale delivered a comprehensive financing and hedging solution in the SEK 22bn (c. €1.94bn) long-term financing for the client to refinance its existing debt and to secure its development and...

A transformative waste-to-energy project in Vitré, France, is set to revolutionize waste management and energy production. The project involves constructing a new energy recovery facility, which will more than double the current site's capacity from 28,000 to 70,000 tons of waste valorized. Societe Generale has been instrumental in supporting this project,...

Faced with ever-increasing traffic flows in recent years, Beauvais airport (France) is expanding and modernising its infrastructure with an ambitious sustainable focus. Societe Generale acted as Structuring Bank and Mandated Lead Arranger in the EUR 180M financing of this project.

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...

In today’s data boom context, Data4, a major European data center operator and investor, raised a EUR 3.3bn debt package to finance its transformation and the development of new assets. Societe Generale supported the client in this landmark transaction in the industry, the largest one in Europe for a data center new debt package, illustrating the quality of...