Clients' successes

The recent closing of the substantially merchant battery financing, Constantine, along with the Zenobe led-Eccles project have drawn attention to the development of the Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) asset class. These transactions highlight an increase in the number of financings in Europe, particularly in the UK.

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.