Positive Impact Finance
SUPPORTING THE TRANSITION TOWARDS A LOW-CARBON ECONOMY
At Societe Generale, we are committed to providing financial solutions tailored to the specific needs of your business. In today's world, where meeting social and environmental challenges are crucial to building the future, we are ready to support you in your sustainability journey. With over 20 years' experience in sustainable finance, our dedicated teams deliver strategic advisory, financing and investment solutions that integrate environmental, social and governance criteria.
Every great ambition for a more sustainable future needs an innovative sustainable finance response.
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ENERGY TRANSITION STORIES
Supporting one of Italy's largest Biomethane Platforms
Retina Holding secured the financing of one of the largest biomethane portfolios in Italy with strong ESG...
Retina Holding secured the financing of one of the largest biomethane portfolios in Italy with strong ESG...
Clients' successes
Retina Holding secured the financing of one of the largest biomethane portfolios in Italy with strong ESG characteristics, underpinned by a 15-year CfD subsidy from the Italian government. Societe Generale acted as Mandated Lead Arranger and Hedge Provider in this transaction which will create 9 biomethane plants across Italy for direct injection into the...
Supporting one of Italy's largest Biomethane Platforms
Offshore Wind Project to Power New York City Homes
The Atlantic Coast is an ideal host for offshore wind projects, offering a consistent supply of strong winds near...
The Atlantic Coast is an ideal host for offshore wind projects, offering a consistent supply of strong winds near...
Energy & natural resources
The Atlantic Coast is an ideal host for offshore wind projects, offering a consistent supply of strong winds near densely populated areas like New York City. One exciting initiative is being led by Equinor, an international energy company that is developing Empire Wind, a landmark offshore wind project off the coast of New York. Societe Generale acted as the...
Offshore Wind Project to Power New York City Homes
Keeping the Lights on at Night: Supporting The World’s Largest Energy Storage Portfolio in Chile
Chile has emerged as a leading destination for renewable energy investments in Latin America, with over 40% of its...
Chile has emerged as a leading destination for renewable energy investments in Latin America, with over 40% of its...
Clients' successes
Chile has emerged as a leading destination for renewable energy investments in Latin America, with over 40% of its electricity consumption sourced from renewables in early 2024. This is supported by significant projects like Grenergy Renovables' Oasis de Atacama, the world's largest hybrid solar and battery storage initiative. Societe Generale played a crucial...
Keeping the Lights on at Night: Supporting The World’s Largest Energy Storage Portfolio in Chile
Advising and financing one of the world’s largest offshore wind projects, crucial to Poland's energy transition
Poland faces huge challenges in its energy transition. Societe Generale supports the financing of the Baltica offshore...
Poland faces huge challenges in its energy transition. Societe Generale supports the financing of the Baltica offshore...
Boosting Solar Output In Texas and California with Clearway Energy
Texas and California are leading the transition to solar energy, the fastest-growing renewable energy in the United...
Texas and California are leading the transition to solar energy, the fastest-growing renewable energy in the United...
Energy & natural resources
Texas and California are leading the transition to solar energy, the fastest-growing renewable energy in the United States. Societe Generale partnered with Clearway Energy Group, one of the largest clean energy developers and operators in the US, to lead the financing of two major solar projects with the capacity to power roughly 150,000 homes across these two...
Boosting Solar Output In Texas and California with Clearway Energy
Fuelling Domestic Magnet Production to Meet Rising Demand for Electric Vehicles in the US
E-VAC Magnets, the North American subsidiary of Vacuumschmelze (VAC), is constructing a permanent magnets manufacturing...
E-VAC Magnets, the North American subsidiary of Vacuumschmelze (VAC), is constructing a permanent magnets manufacturing...
Energy & natural resources
E-VAC Magnets, the North American subsidiary of Vacuumschmelze (VAC), is constructing a permanent magnets manufacturing facility in South Carolina to help boost US supply of EV infrastructure. Societe Generale acted as Mandated Lead Arranger and Hedge Provider in the $335m Project Financing for this first of its kind permanent magnets manufacturing plant in...
Fuelling Domestic Magnet Production to Meet Rising Demand for Electric Vehicles in the US
Powering Fuel Cell Expansion in the Northeast US
New projects using fuel cell technology that turn natural gas into electricity without combustion will help reduce...
New projects using fuel cell technology that turn natural gas into electricity without combustion will help reduce...
Oil & Gas
New projects using fuel cell technology that turn natural gas into electricity without combustion will help reduce carbon emissions while delivering reliable power in New Jersey and Connecticut.
Powering Fuel Cell Expansion in the Northeast US
Empowering solar energy production in the US
Solar energy is the fastest-growing form of clean electricity in the US. The government instituted billions in...
Solar energy is the fastest-growing form of clean electricity in the US. The government instituted billions in...
Powering Energy Transition
Solar energy is the fastest-growing form of clean electricity in the US. The government instituted billions in incentives for US-manufactured solar hardware via the Inflation Reduction Act. Trina Solar, a global leader in solar photovoltaics, developing its first US manufacturing facility in Wilmer, Texas.
Empowering solar energy production in the US
Supporting Australian real estate sustainability goals
How an innovative green loan in Australia is helping a major real estate investor and fund manager meet ambitious...
How an innovative green loan in Australia is helping a major real estate investor and fund manager meet ambitious...
Clients' successes
How an innovative green loan in Australia is helping a major real estate investor and fund manager meet ambitious sustainability targets.
Supporting Australian real estate sustainability goals
Latin America’s embrace of mega trends fuels its advance
While the disruptions of the past few years have impacted most markets and economies negatively, Latin America has been...
While the disruptions of the past few years have impacted most markets and economies negatively, Latin America has been...
Expert views
While the disruptions of the past few years have impacted most markets and economies negatively, Latin America has been an outlier.
Latin America’s embrace of mega trends fuels its advance
Asia’s energy transition: a changing outlook for commodities
In the energy transition, the commodities sector is where the pedal really hits the metal. Rising prices are just a...
In the energy transition, the commodities sector is where the pedal really hits the metal. Rising prices are just a...
Expert views
In the energy transition, the commodities sector is where the pedal really hits the metal. Rising prices are just a taste of things to come.
Asia’s energy transition: a changing outlook for commodities
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.
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 
A new spring for Asia’s green transition
Societe Generale Global Markets experts share their views on the drivers and strategies shaping the green transition in...
Societe Generale Global Markets experts share their views on the drivers and strategies shaping the green transition in...
Expert views
Societe Generale Global Markets experts share their views on the drivers and strategies shaping the green transition in Asia – and what it all means for investors.
A new spring for Asia’s green transition 
Battery Gigafactory Empowers Sovereignty and Sustainable Mobility
In a groundbreaking move that promises to reshape the future of battery manufacturing, Verkor has secured significant...
In a groundbreaking move that promises to reshape the future of battery manufacturing, Verkor has secured significant...
Clients' successes
In a groundbreaking move that promises to reshape the future of battery manufacturing, Verkor has secured significant green financing for its new Gigafactory in Dunkirk, France, propelling the company into a new phase of growth.
Battery Gigafactory Empowers Sovereignty and Sustainable Mobility
The role of technology and trade finance in decarbonising supply chains
The global push for sustainable supply chains is strengthening the link between digitalisation and decarbonisation.
The global push for sustainable supply chains is strengthening the link between digitalisation and decarbonisation.
Expert views
The global push for sustainable supply chains is strengthening the link between digitalisation and decarbonisation.
The role of technology and trade finance in decarbonising supply chains
Future-proofing Australia’s commercial real estate market
By Lyndon Wheeler, Head of Real Estate Finance for Australia at Societe Generale
By Lyndon Wheeler, Head of Real Estate Finance for Australia at Societe Generale
Expert views
By Lyndon Wheeler, Head of Real Estate Finance for Australia at Societe Generale
Future-proofing Australia’s commercial real estate market
Fostering the rise of photovoltaic and the energy transition in Africa
With the "Solar Pack" offer, Societe Generale supports its corporate and institutional clients in the energy transition...
With the "Solar Pack" offer, Societe Generale supports its corporate and institutional clients in the energy transition...
Clients' successes
With the "Solar Pack" offer, Societe Generale supports its corporate and institutional clients in the energy transition of the African continent.
Fostering the rise of photovoltaic and the energy transition in Africa
Japan: Lighting the way for the energy transition with a ground-breaking solar project
A first-of-its-kind solar project in Japan could serve as a template for the use of virtual power purchase agreements*...
A first-of-its-kind solar project in Japan could serve as a template for the use of virtual power purchase agreements*...
Powering Energy Transition
A first-of-its-kind solar project in Japan could serve as a template for the use of virtual power purchase agreements* in project financing.
Japan: Lighting the way for the energy transition with a ground-breaking solar project 
Renewing India: an energy transition that is well on the way
Every country is striving to reach net zero carbon emissions in the coming decades. But not all of them face India’s...
Every country is striving to reach net zero carbon emissions in the coming decades. But not all of them face India’s...
Expert views
Every country is striving to reach net zero carbon emissions in the coming decades. But not all of them face India’s additional challenges of trying to decarbonise a rapidly growing economy, while also extending electricity coverage to a still largely rural population of 1.4 billion.
Renewing India: an energy transition that is well on the way
Asia Pacific’s sustainable finance market has reached a pivotal moment
By Ronald Young, Head of Sustainable Finance for Asia and Tessa Dann, Head of Sustainable Finance for Australia and New...
By Ronald Young, Head of Sustainable Finance for Asia and Tessa Dann, Head of Sustainable Finance for Australia and New...
Expert views
By Ronald Young, Head of Sustainable Finance for Asia and Tessa Dann, Head of Sustainable Finance for Australia and New Zealand at Societe Generale
Asia Pacific’s sustainable finance market has reached a pivotal moment
Steel production: replacing coal with green hydrogen
H2 Green Steel, the first large-scale project in the green steel sector, recently announced completion of a financing...
H2 Green Steel, the first large-scale project in the green steel sector, recently announced completion of a financing...
Powering Energy Transition
H2 Green Steel, the first large-scale project in the green steel sector, recently announced completion of a financing package of more than EUR 6bn.
Steel production: replacing coal with green hydrogen
Towards a low-carbon cement in Senegal
The challenges of decarbonizing African cities are numerous, considering the continent’s economic and demographic...
The challenges of decarbonizing African cities are numerous, considering the continent’s economic and demographic...
Powering Energy Transition
The challenges of decarbonizing African cities are numerous, considering the continent’s economic and demographic growth. The cement sector, a key sector for Africa’s development, is one of them.
Towards a low-carbon cement in Senegal
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...
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
Propelling the future of UK offshore wind growth with Masdar
A rapid shift to renewable energy is crucial if the UK is to meet its climate change goals. Wind power is key to...
A rapid shift to renewable energy is crucial if the UK is to meet its climate change goals. Wind power is key to...
Clients' successes
A rapid shift to renewable energy is crucial if the UK is to meet its climate change goals. Wind power is key to achieving the UK’s renewable energy targets and could contribute towards reaching net zero by 2050.
Propelling the future of UK offshore wind growth with Masdar
Japan’s transformation: A new dawn in the land of the rising sun?
After more than 30 years, Japan is once again forcing itself upon the attention of international investors.
After more than 30 years, Japan is once again forcing itself upon the attention of international investors.
Expert views
After more than 30 years, Japan is once again forcing itself upon the attention of international investors.
Japan’s transformation: A new dawn in the land of the rising sun?
Korea’s energy transition can be its next economic miracle
A dazzling economic and exporting success story, Korea can maintain its momentum if its companies adopt greener...
A dazzling economic and exporting success story, Korea can maintain its momentum if its companies adopt greener...
Expert views
A dazzling economic and exporting success story, Korea can maintain its momentum if its companies adopt greener practices.
Korea’s energy transition can be its next economic miracle
Innovation and partnerships to unlock sustainable investments in Africa
Matching Africa’s natural and human capital with financial capital is vital for its sustainable development. Societe...
Matching Africa’s natural and human capital with financial capital is vital for its sustainable development. Societe...
Expert views
Matching Africa’s natural and human capital with financial capital is vital for its sustainable development. Societe Generale is deploying the know-how and experience of its teams to design innovative financings for the continent’s emerging entrepreneurs and impactful projects.
Innovation and partnerships to unlock sustainable investments in Africa
A new gigafactory in the French “battery valley”
Being one of the first of its kind in the Hauts de France region, the AESC gigafactory project will contribute to...
Being one of the first of its kind in the Hauts de France region, the AESC gigafactory project will contribute to...
Clients' successes
Being one of the first of its kind in the Hauts de France region, the AESC gigafactory project will contribute to accelerate France’s energy transition and decarbonization efforts as well as reindustrialization, by scaling up the battery technology production needed for the accelerating pace of vehicle electrification.
A new gigafactory in the French “battery valley” 
Banking on Japan: Why a sustainable future holds rich opportunities
As Societe Generale celebrates 50 years in Japan, we look ahead at how the energy transition will shape the country’s...
As Societe Generale celebrates 50 years in Japan, we look ahead at how the energy transition will shape the country’s...
Expert views
As Societe Generale celebrates 50 years in Japan, we look ahead at how the energy transition will shape the country’s economic prosperity over the coming decades.
Banking on Japan: Why a sustainable future holds rich opportunities
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