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REVIVING WATER: SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS FOR A SCARCITY-STRICKEN FUTURE

12 June 2025
By Yannick Ouaknine, Head of Sustainability Research, and Virgile Haddad, Sustainability Analyst, at Bernstein.
 

Clients successes

20 Jun 2025
Powering the growth of the European zero-emission bus market
Transportation is one of the key sectors where significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions can be achieved. In...
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...
Powering the growth of the European zero-emission bus market
18 Jun 2025
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
11 Jun 2025
From road to rail: advancing low-carbon freight transport
Helrom, a German rail operator, has developed an innovative train-based solution for transporting semi-trailers,...
Clients' successes
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...
From road to rail: advancing low-carbon freight transport
02 Jun 2025
Supporting a family-owned agribusiness in its strategy to become a global pharma leader
Founded over 90 years ago, Roquette is a French family-owned global leader in plant-based ingredients and a leading...
Clients' successes
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...
Supporting a family-owned agribusiness in its strategy to become a global pharma leader
22 May 2025
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
09 May 2025
Enabling EV adoption with the AESC UK Plant 2
To finance its second battery manufacturing plant in the UK, AESC Group Ltd, one of the world's leading battery...
Clients' successes
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.
Enabling EV adoption with the AESC UK Plant 2

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