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The increasing global demand for water, driven by agricultural and industrial needs, has led to significant pressures on freshwater resources. This pressure is prompting a complex regulatory landscape that compels corporations to adopt effective water management strategies. Notable projects in mining and steel production exemplify how industries are shifting...

In June 2024, France adopted the provisions of the MLETR. In 2025, a decree will formalize the digitalization of trade, bringing benefits to international trade. Who are the players in this digital transition? What challenges and stakes arise? Christian Cazenove, Group Head of Trade Oversight & Advocacy, and Alena Malgina, Trade Advocacy Correspondent,...

In a world where payments are becoming increasingly rapid and interconnected, banks must adapt to meet the challenges of improving existing systems and responding to the growing expectations of end customers by offering an optimal user experience.

The acceleration of sustainable bond maturities and ongoing proliferation of 'green' taxonomies globally could be major drivers for sustainable bond issuance to reach $7 trillion, according to Societe Generale.

On December 16th, 2024, Societe Generale was awarded, by Global Finance, 2025 World’s Best Supply Chain Finance Provider - Bank and Best Supply Chain Finance Provider in Western Europe. To this occasion, Joseph Giarraputo, Founder and Editorial Director of Global Finance, interviewed our expert Gilbert Cordier, Head of Supply Chain Finance, to discuss how...

By Wei Yao, Head of Research and Chief Economist for APAC at Societe Generale.

By Eugene Kim, Head of Securitisation and Fund Finance for Asia Pacific at Societe Generale.

3 questions to Allan Baker, Head of Energy+ Group for EMEA on Carbon Capture and Storage (CCUS)

By Societe Generale experts Nicolas Sanson, Head of Automotive and Mobility Investment Banking and Christophe Hadjal, Regional sector Head of Battery, Mining and Industries for Europe.

Societe Generale’s Positive Impact Day in Japan provided an update on Japan’s decarbonisation policy and the role of international partners.

Insights from Cyril Paolantoni, Societe Generale Head of Consumer Goods Investment Banking

There is a fundamental challenge at the heart of sustainable investing: investors are increasingly alert to navigating the risks, but companies are under more pressure than ever to set ambitious sustainability targets.

By Allan Baker, Head of the energy+ group, EMEA, and Michael De Witte, Director energy+ group, EMEA, at Societe Generale. The Bank acted as exclusive Financial Adviser, Mandated Lead Arranger, and Hedging Bank to both the Northern Endurance Partnership (NEP) and the Net Zero Teesside Power (NZT Power) projects.

With the emergence of fintechs, debt financing and Supply Chain Finance have experienced a new dynamic in recent years. And this is just the beginning: more and more partnerships are being developed between banks and new technology companies to digitalise this type of financing and provide clients with the best of both worlds.

As 2025 approaches, the Asian markets are poised for transformation, driven by emerging challenges and exciting opportunities. In these changing dynamics, how should investors navigate a complex market in the new year?

Ilya Polyakov, Deputy Head of Global Banking and Advisory at Societe Generale is discussing Societe Generale's decarbonisation ambitions and its involvement in the energy transition sector.

Christophe Roux, Head of metals, mining and industries EMEA at Societe Generale, explores the challenges facing Europe's steel industry as it moves toward decarbonisation, in an article published in “Mining Technology” on October 25, 2024.