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We are pleased to announce that Societe Generale has been named the "Cross Commodity Research House of the Year" at the Energy Risk Awards 2025.

Every so often, a bold new climate solution emerges - hailed as the answer to humanity's looming environmental crisis. From carbon capture and storage (CCS) technologies to nature-based solutions, these innovations offer hope. But one of the most provocative - and polarizing - is geoengineering.

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.

On April 7th, 2025, Global Finance announced the winners the Most Innovative Banks and Fintechs regionally and globally as part of the Innovators Awards for 2025.

The increasing global demand for water, driven by agricultural and industrial needs, has led to significant pressures on freshwater resources. This pressure is prompting a complex regulatory landscape that compels corporations to adopt effective water management strategies. Notable projects in mining and steel production exemplify how industries are shifting...

This year, we are thrilled to participate once more, as an official sponsor of the 21st edition of Universwiftnet organised by AGEFI, which will take place on 27 May, at the Palais Brongniart

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...

In June 2024, France adopted the provisions of the MLETR. In 2025, a decree will formalize the digitalization of trade, bringing benefits to international trade. Who are the players in this digital transition? What challenges and stakes arise? Christian Cazenove, Group Head of Trade Oversight & Advocacy, and Alena Malgina, Trade Advocacy Correspondent,...

In a world where payments are becoming increasingly rapid and interconnected, banks must adapt to meet the challenges of improving existing systems and responding to the growing expectations of end customers by offering an optimal user experience.

The acceleration of sustainable bond maturities and ongoing proliferation of 'green' taxonomies globally could be major drivers for sustainable bond issuance to reach $7 trillion, according to Societe Generale.

On December 16th, 2024, Societe Generale was awarded, by Global Finance, 2025 World’s Best Supply Chain Finance Provider - Bank and Best Supply Chain Finance Provider in Western Europe. To this occasion, Joseph Giarraputo, Founder and Editorial Director of Global Finance, interviewed our expert Gilbert Cordier, Head of Supply Chain Finance, to discuss how...

Think about the last advert you saw. Was it the first or the 100th time you saw it? Today, the average person sees around 5,000 to 10,000 ads a day - a significant jump from the 500 ads a day in the 1970s.

Electrolyzers, which use electricity to split water into hydrogen and oxygen, are a critical technology for producing green hydrogen from renewable electricity. Sunfire, one of the world’s leading electrolysis companies, secured a EUR 200 million guarantee financing with the support from Societe Generale.

By Wei Yao, Head of Research and Chief Economist for APAC at Societe Generale.

The rapid evolution of artificial intelligence is driving an unprecedented need for high-performance computing infrastructure. Societe Generale recently led the successful USD 600 million debt financing for a new AI and HPC (high-performance computing) data center project leased to CoreWeave, sponsored by Blue Owl, Chirisa Technology Parks and PowerHouse Data...

By Eugene Kim, Head of Securitisation and Fund Finance for Asia Pacific at Societe Generale.