Sustainable Transportation Solutions

Our Sustainable Transportation Solutions expertise designs tailored solutions dedicated to the transportation sector and its key asset classes: aircraft finance, shipping, and land transportation.

We provide financial engineering solutions across asset classes to support Global Banking and Investor Solutions clients.

We serve a broad range of clients: corporates, financial institutions, and public institutions, combining financial knowledge with industry‑specific expertise.

We operate worldwide, covering Europe, the UK, the Americas, the Middle East, and Africa.

We place particular focus on assisting clients with their energy transition strategies and addressing ESG‑related challenges.

Our solutions

Comprehensive Financing & Advisory solutions across the aviation value-chain, assets (aircraft, engines, helicopters, business jet, etc.) and clients (airlines, operating lessors, investors):

  • Commercial mortgage loans, Export Credit Agency (ECA) and Aviation Non Payment Insurances (ANPI – AFIC, Balthazar, ITASCA, etc.) covered loans, structured leases (finance lease, Japanese Operating Leases (JOL/JOLCO), hybrid capital, etc.), recourse and non-recourse portfolio financings
  • Structuring and placement of capital market solutions (aircraft warehouses and ABS)
  • Interest rate and currency hedging 
  • Debt, Equity and M&A financial advisory

Financing & advisory solutions in relation to land transportation assets and mobility services (rail, road, passenger, freight & logistics…) :

  • Financial and strategic capital advisory 
  • Mergers and acquisitions (advisory and financing)
  • Mortgage loans  
  • Structured & project finance and leasing (Finance leases, JOLCO, hybrid capital) 
  • Export credit financing 
  • Accessing alternative institutional capital
  • Securitisation (warehouse facilities and ABS programmes)
  • Interest rate and currency hedging 
  • USD deposits

Success stories

15 Oct 2026
The Latest Milestone in Sustainable Urban Transport in LatAm
A USD 67.5 million green loan, arranged by Societe Generale, will support ZEmobility in financing 176 new electric buses...
Clients' successes
A USD 67.5 million green loan, arranged by Societe Generale, will support ZEmobility in financing 176 new electric buses in Bogotá—accelerating the company’s development and the shift to electric urban transportation across Latin America.
The Latest Milestone in Sustainable Urban Transport in LatAm
12 Oct 2026
Supporting Türkiye’s high-speed railway development
A EUR 175 million ICIEC‑covered financing supports the Bandırma–Bursa–Yenişehir–Osmaneli High‑Speed Railway project in...
Clients' successes
A EUR 175 million ICIEC‑covered financing supports the Bandırma–Bursa–Yenişehir–Osmaneli High‑Speed Railway project in Türkiye, which will contribute to improve connectivity, transport efficiency and low-carbon mobility. Societe Generale acted as Mandated Lead Arranger and Lender to Türkiye’s Ministry of Treasury and Finance in financing this infrastructure...
Supporting Türkiye’s high-speed railway development
08 Sep 2026
Supporting the expansion of a leading European container terminal
Rotterdam World Gateway (RWG), one of Europe's most advanced fully automated container terminals, is accelerating the...
Clients' successes
Rotterdam World Gateway (RWG), one of Europe's most advanced fully automated container terminals, is accelerating the ongoing expansion of the capacity of its container terminal in Rotterdam. Backed by a tailored financing package, this project will increase handling capacity and help address sustained congestion at the Port of Rotterdam. Societe Generale...
Supporting the expansion of a leading European container terminal
09 Jun 2026
Supporting the efficiency and reliability of global air freight
Societe Generale acted as Sole Mandated Lead Arranger, Facility Agent and Security Trustee in structuring a financing...
Clients' successes
Societe Generale acted as Sole Mandated Lead Arranger, Facility Agent and Security Trustee in structuring a financing solution to support MSC Air Cargo’s acquisition of two Boeing 777 freighter aircraft (B777F).
Supporting the efficiency and reliability of global air freight
04 May 2026
Supporting the launch of Portugal’s first high-speed train
Mota-Engil, a leading player in the construction sector in Portugal, has secured two “green-labelled” guarantees...
Clients' successes
Mota-Engil, a leading player in the construction sector in Portugal, has secured two “green-labelled” guarantees covering its €47.6 million equity contribution to the construction of the country’s first highspeed rail line. This transaction illustrates Societe Generale’s commitment to supporting and financing low-carbon projects and the transition toward...
Supporting the launch of Portugal’s first high-speed train
03 Apr 2026
Financing Belgrade’s first metro line
Societe Generale is supporting the development of Belgrade’s first metro line, contributing to sustainable urban...
Clients' successes
Societe Generale is supporting the development of Belgrade’s first metro line, contributing to sustainable urban mobility in Serbia through a EUR 530 million Bpifrance AE‑backed Green Loan, acting as E&S and Green Loan Coordinator, Mandated Lead Arranger and Lender.
Financing Belgrade’s first metro line
14 Jan 2026
Accelerating heavy transport electrification
Societe Generale supported Zetra, a pioneering French player in electric heavy mobility, in financing a portfolio of...
Clients' successes
Societe Generale supported Zetra, a pioneering French player in electric heavy mobility, in financing a portfolio of charging points dedicated to trucks. The Bank acted as Structuring Bank, Mandated Lead Arranger, Sole Lender, Hedge Provider, Facility Agent, and Account Bank, in Europe’s first non-recourse project financing dedicated to electric truck charging...
Accelerating heavy transport electrification
18 Nov 2025
Pioneering Sustainable Fuel Projects in France
Elyse Energy, a French industrial SME leading the way in low-carbon molecule production, has successfully secured...
Clients' successes
Elyse Energy, a French industrial SME leading the way in low-carbon molecule production, has successfully secured strategic financing for two sustainable fuel projects to support the energy transition in maritime and air transport, including defense, as well as in industry. Societe Generale acted as Financial Advisor and Mandated Lead Arranger (MLA), in...
Pioneering Sustainable Fuel Projects in France
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Our Experts' Views

09 Sep 2026
Financing the Next Phase of the US Renewable Energy Buildout
A conversation with Societe Generale's Eric Kim, Head of Power, Energy, Mining & Industrials for the Americas
Expert views
A conversation with Societe Generale's Eric Kim, Head of Power, Energy, Mining & Industrials for the Americas
Financing the Next Phase of the US Renewable Energy Buildout
07 May 2026
Shipping Finance and the repricing of risk
For decades, the shipping finance industry has relied on a well established analytical framework to determine whether...
Expert views
For decades, the shipping finance industry has relied on a well established analytical framework to determine whether market conditions justify vessel financing. Traditional supply and demand analysis, fleet development and ordering activity, freight rate cycles, and asset values have formed the backbone of credit decisions. This framework remains relevant and...
Shipping Finance and the repricing of risk
30 Jun 2025
Banks can step up the fight for biodiversity in the world’s oceans
We have heard a lot about the decarbonisation of the shipping industry and have concentrated our efforts on reducing...
Expert views
We have heard a lot about the decarbonisation of the shipping industry and have concentrated our efforts on reducing emissions into the atmosphere, fuel efficiency and other measures.
Banks can step up the fight for biodiversity in the world’s oceans
14 May 2025
Sustainable Aviation Fuel: crucial for helping reducing aviation’s carbon emissions
Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) can be produced from renewable sources and has the potential to decarbonize aviation...
Expert views
Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) can be produced from renewable sources and has the potential to decarbonize aviation without major infrastructure changes. However, the market faces challenges. Societe Generale is actively supporting the emergence of the SAF ecosystem by advising developers on funding and participating in initiatives aimed at promoting...
Sustainable Aviation Fuel: crucial for helping reducing aviation’s carbon emissions
18 Feb 2025
The transition in the automotive industry: navigating the shift to electric and autonomous vehicles
By Societe Generale experts Nicolas Sanson, Head of Automotive and Mobility Investment Banking and Christophe Hadjal,...
Expert views
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.
The transition in the automotive industry: navigating the shift to electric and autonomous vehicles
21 Oct 2024
The Future of a Low-carbon Shipping Industry
3 Questions to Paul Taylor, Global Head of Maritime Industries, GLBA
Expert views
3 Questions to Paul Taylor, Global Head of Maritime Industries, GLBA
The Future of a Low-carbon Shipping Industry
02 Jul 2024
EV charging infrastructures in Europe: Business models and financing
Extensive and affordable access to public charging infrastructure is needed for the mass-market switch to electric...
Expert views
Extensive and affordable access to public charging infrastructure is needed for the mass-market switch to electric transport.
EV charging infrastructures in Europe: Business models and financing
03 Jun 2024
Turning vision into reality for a sustainable EV solutions pioneer
From gigafactories to green ammonia, bankable new business models are key to accelerating the energy transition.
Expert views
From gigafactories to green ammonia, bankable new business models are key to accelerating the energy transition.
Turning vision into reality for a sustainable EV solutions pioneer
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Awards and Rankings

27 May 2026
Societe Generale’s Shipping Financing and Advisory honored with multiple Marine Money Deal of the Year Awards
Our Shipping expertise received eight prizes, across several categories.
Awards & Rankings
Our Shipping expertise received eight prizes, across several categories.
Societe Generale’s Shipping Financing and Advisory honored with multiple Marine Money Deal of the Year Awards
03 Oct 2025
Societe Generale awarded "Sustainability Aviation Bank of the Year" by Airline Economics Magazine
​Societe Generale has been recognized by Airline Economics Magazine as:
Awards & Rankings
​Societe Generale has been recognized by Airline Economics Magazine as:
Societe Generale awarded "Sustainability Aviation Bank of the Year" by Airline Economics Magazine
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
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