Positive Impact Finance

BEING PART OF THE WAVE OF CHANGE

Our corporate purpose isn’t just an ambition. “Building together, with our clients, a better and sustainable future through responsible and innovative financial solutions” is what drives us every day in our decision making. It is also what motivates us in taking an active part in the transformation of your business, continuing to leverage innovation, support emerging leaders and create bespoke solutions that you need.

To create the future we hope for, all of us must rethink our impact. And as the world’s best bank for transition strategy in 2022 and 2023 by Euromoney, we are well positioned to help you achieve your sustainability goals with positive impact embedded in our advisory, financing and investment solutions. With over 20 years of thought leadership and innovation from our expert teams that never stop in the face of challenge, you can count on us for your sustainability journey.

Every great ambition for a more sustainable future needs an innovative sustainable finance response.

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ENERGY TRANSITION STORIES

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...

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

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...

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

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...

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

A gigafactory to produce greener batteries in Sweden
As Europe transitions to electric cars and, with the end of sales of new internal combustion engine cars in 2035, the...

Clients' successes

As Europe transitions to electric cars and, with the end of sales of new internal combustion engine cars in 2035, the need for electric batteries to support the transition is growing.

A gigafactory to produce greener batteries in Sweden

Towards a low-carbon cement in Senegal
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...

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...

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

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...

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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...

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”

Accelerating the uptake of distributed solar energy systems in New Zealand
State-owned New Zealand Green Investment Finance (NZGIF) has reached a major milestone in its support for the country’s...

Powering Energy Transition

State-owned New Zealand Green Investment Finance (NZGIF) has reached a major milestone in its support for the country’s energy transition with an innovative solar finance debt programme.

Accelerating the uptake of distributed solar energy systems in New Zealand

Eurazeo announces beginning of fundraising for dedicated vehicle supporting sustainable transition of the maritime sector and has appointed Societe Generale as advisor
Eurazeo is pleased to announce the start of fundraising for the “Eurazeo Maritime Transition Fund” and has appointed...

Providing clean energy to more than 1.5 million households in Poland
Upon its completion in 2026, the Baltic Power wind farm will start producing electricity to power over 1.5 million...

Clients' successes

Upon its completion in 2026, the Baltic Power wind farm will start producing electricity to power over 1.5 million households.

Providing clean energy to more than 1.5 million households in Poland

Circular economy: Societe Generale takes a stake in Polestar Capital Circular Debt Fund.
This stake and the resulting business partnership will support innovation and help scale up circular economy projects...

Expert views

This stake and the resulting business partnership will support innovation and help scale up circular economy projects and solutions in the Netherlands.

Circular economy: Societe Generale takes a stake in Polestar Capital Circular Debt Fund.

Societe Generale and Brookfield partner to launch a EUR 10 billion private debt
Global partnership brings large-scale private capital to investment grade market while giving investors access to high...

Press release

Global partnership brings large-scale private capital to investment grade market while giving investors access to high quality real asset credit opportunities.

Societe Generale and Brookfield partner to launch a EUR 10 billion private debt

Societe Generale and EIT InnoEnergy join forces to accelerate the successful launch of new industrial champions and boost the energy transition
InnoEnergy and Societe Generale signed a strategic long-term cooperation agreement.

Press release

InnoEnergy and Societe Generale signed a strategic long-term cooperation agreement.

Societe Generale and EIT InnoEnergy join forces to accelerate the successful launch of new industrial champions and boost the energy transition

Why hydrogen is attracting renewed investor interest
Is clean hydrogen about to take off? With strong policy signals in the US and EU, institutional investors are beginning...

Expert views

Is clean hydrogen about to take off? With strong policy signals in the US and EU, institutional investors are beginning to think so.

Why hydrogen is attracting renewed investor interest

One of the world’s biggest utility-scale battery energy storage systems to be built in Australia
Shell Energy Australia and Eku Energy, the latter being a company initially established by Macquarie’s Green Investment...

Clients' successes

Shell Energy Australia and Eku Energy, the latter being a company initially established by Macquarie’s Green Investment Group, are developing solutions for Australia’s green revolution

One of the world’s biggest utility-scale battery energy storage systems to be built in Australia

Round-the-clock renewables: a pioneering ‘always on’ power generation in India
India’s ReNew is launching the country’s first project that combines generation from solar and wind farms with...

Clients' successes

India’s ReNew is launching the country’s first project that combines generation from solar and wind farms with affordable energy storage in order to produce ‘always on’ power.

Round-the-clock renewables: a pioneering ‘always on’ power generation in India

One of Africa's largest wind farms to be built in the Gulf of Suez
A new 500 MW onshore wind farm in Egypt will become one of the largest wind farms in Africa.

Clients' successes

A new 500 MW onshore wind farm in Egypt will become one of the largest wind farms in Africa.

One of Africa's largest wind farms to be built in the Gulf of Suez

Unleashing Australia’s renewable potential
Australia’s emissions reduction target of 43 per cent from 2005 levels by 2030, and net zero emissions by 2050 will...

Expert views

Australia’s emissions reduction target of 43 per cent from 2005 levels by 2030, and net zero emissions by 2050 will require contributions from different parties.

Unleashing Australia’s renewable potential

Generating green electricity for the equivalent of over 1 million households in Germany
EnBW, a leading developer in offshore wind, is building one of Germany’s largest offshore wind farms, He Dreiht, in the...

Clients' successes

EnBW, a leading developer in offshore wind, is building one of Germany’s largest offshore wind farms, He Dreiht, in the North Sea. Societe Generale has been advising EnBW in the context of the project for almost two years.

Generating green electricity for the equivalent of over 1 million households in Germany

The Vendée offshore wind farm, the energy from the sea
62 wind turbines for a major milestone for offshore wind development in France

Clients' successes

62 wind turbines for a major milestone for offshore wind development in France

The Vendée offshore wind farm, the energy from the sea

Best Investment Bank for Sustainable Financing 2023
Societe Generale named "Best Investment Bank for Sustainable Financing” by Global Finance, for the second year in a row.

Awards & Rankings

Societe Generale named "Best Investment Bank for Sustainable Financing” by Global Finance, for the second year in a row.

Best Investment Bank for Sustainable Financing 2023

A new eco-sustainable vessel to meet lower carbon footprint and zero emissions at port
The island-like location makes Finland extremely dependent on regular maritime transportation. Finnlines, one of the...

Clients' successes

The island-like location makes Finland extremely dependent on regular maritime transportation. Finnlines, one of the biggest shipping companies in Finland, provides reliable sea connections to the private and public sector in the most sustainable and environmentally friendly way.

A new eco-sustainable vessel to meet lower carbon footprint and zero emissions at port

Financing solar energy projects in Central and West Africa
The Afrigreen Debt Impact Fund attracts a consortium of investors as part of its first closing.

Clients' successes

The Afrigreen Debt Impact Fund attracts a consortium of investors as part of its first closing.

Financing solar energy projects in Central and West Africa

Invest without Carbon: Greenflation, and turning costs into opportunities through ESG research
Energy transition comes at a cost, which market participants and policymakers have called “greenflation”. Greenflation...

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Energy transition comes at a cost, which market participants and policymakers have called “greenflation”. Greenflation is the inflation created when prices of commodities needed to green the economy rise due to increased demand or reduced supply.

Invest without Carbon: Greenflation, and turning costs into opportunities through ESG research

Charging up Down Under: the potential of Australia’s electric vehicle market
Almost 90% of households in Australia own a vehicle, with over half owning more than one; and the average Australian...

Expert views

Almost 90% of households in Australia own a vehicle, with over half owning more than one; and the average Australian drives nearly 13,000km per year (Footnote 1,2). Both numbers are higher than almost anywhere except North America.

Charging up Down Under: the potential of Australia’s electric vehicle market

Senegal illuminated by the world’s most extensive public solar lighting project
More than 100,000 off-grid solar streetlights in over 400 cities across Senegal will bring eco-friendly lighting to the...

Clients' successes

More than 100,000 off-grid solar streetlights in over 400 cities across Senegal will bring eco-friendly lighting to the population along roads, schools, hospitals, in public areas and national parks.

Senegal illuminated by the world’s most extensive public solar lighting project

From Renewables to Real Estate, Societe Generale is helping Clients across Asia Pacific advance on their Journey to Sustainability
There is no question that 2022 was a challenging year, with geopolitical turmoil, rising inflation and interest rates,...

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There is no question that 2022 was a challenging year, with geopolitical turmoil, rising inflation and interest rates, slowing economic growth and real concern over energy security and supply chains.

From Renewables to Real Estate, Societe Generale is helping Clients across Asia Pacific advance on their Journey to Sustainability