Development and Structured Export Finance

Our Development and Structured Export Finance centers on financing and advisory solutions to importers and exporters in relation to exports, as well as investment towards sustainable development and the energy transition. 
We focus on import and export contracts whose underlying assets include capital goods, equipment, and/or services provided to companies and financial institutions around the world.

Our support is built on privileged relationships with exporters and borrowers, as well as with various export credit agencies, worldwide public agencies, or development financial institutions supporting exports, sustainable development and the energy transition.

We operate globally, across all regions.

Aligned with Societe Generale’s strategy, this expertise contributes to give life to projects bringing high social and climate positive impacts, thus encouraging sustainable development.
 

Our solutions

  • Export credits and supplier credits covered totally or in part by an Export Credit Agency (ECA),
  • Financings sponsored or supported by multilaterals and development banks (MIGA, IBRD, IFC, EIB, EBRD, AfDB, etc.),
  • Commercial loans tied to export contract,
  • Untied loan programs or investment guarantees granted by ECAs.
  • Project Financing

Success stories

11 Dec 2025
Backing a record UK investment to spark an electricity superhighway
Societe Generale co-arranged and structured the USD 1.054 billion financing to support National Grid Electricity...
Clients' successes
Societe Generale co-arranged and structured the USD 1.054 billion financing to support National Grid Electricity Transmission plc (NGET)’s share in the construction of the Eastern Green Link 2 (EGL2) project in the UK. It is part of the UK Government’s Net Zero strategy and the country’s largest-ever investment in electricity transmission. The project is also...
Backing a record UK investment to spark an electricity superhighway
06 Oct 2025
Supporting the transformation of the cruise industry
Societe Generale has supported MSC Cruises (MSCC), one of the world's leading cruise companies, in the financing of two...
Clients' successes
Societe Generale has supported MSC Cruises (MSCC), one of the world's leading cruise companies, in the financing of two new generation cruise ships.
Supporting the transformation of the cruise industry
10 Jun 2024
Abidjan’s metro line 1: the biggest public transport infrastructure project in Sub Saharan Africa
The Abidjan Metro Line 1 project, a critical development infrastructure for the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire, will bring a...
Clients' successes
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.
Abidjan’s metro line 1: the biggest public transport infrastructure project in Sub Saharan Africa
09 Jan 2024
Largest solar photovoltaic project underway in the Sultanate of Oman
The Manah 1 project, in line with the “Oman Vision 2040” will increase power generation capacity through renewable...
Clients' successes
The Manah 1 project, in line with the “Oman Vision 2040” will increase power generation capacity through renewable independent power projects.
Largest solar photovoltaic project underway in the Sultanate of Oman
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Awards and Rankings

06 May 2025
IJGlobal Awards 2024
Societe Generale awarded Financial Adviser of the Year for Europe plus numerous "Deals of the Year" across all regions
Awards & Rankings
Societe Generale awarded Financial Adviser of the Year for Europe plus numerous "Deals of the Year" across all regions
IJGlobal Awards 2024
06 Mar 2025
Societe Generale wins 10 awards in sustainable finance
Global Finance has announced the winners of its fifth annual Sustainable Finance Awards for 2025 and the selections for...
Awards & Rankings
Global Finance has announced the winners of its fifth annual Sustainable Finance Awards for 2025 and the selections for its annual Investment Bank Awards
Societe Generale wins 10 awards in sustainable finance
05 Nov 2024
Societe Generale awarded in the IJGlobal ESG Awards 2024
Societe Generale awarded both "APAC ESG Lender of the Year" and "North America ESG Lender of the Year" at the IJGlobal...
Awards & Rankings
Societe Generale awarded both "APAC ESG Lender of the Year" and "North America ESG Lender of the Year" at the IJGlobal ESG Awards 2024
Societe Generale awarded in the IJGlobal ESG Awards 2024
26 Jul 2024
Euromoney Awards for excellence 2024
Societe Generale is honoured to receive numerous esteemed accolades by Euromoney in 2024, which once again affirms our...
Awards & Rankings
Societe Generale is honoured to receive numerous esteemed accolades by Euromoney in 2024, which once again affirms our leadership in ESG.
Euromoney Awards for excellence 2024
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