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Faced with ever-increasing traffic flows in recent years, Beauvais airport (France) is expanding and modernising its infrastructure with an ambitious sustainable focus. Societe Generale acted as Structuring Bank and Mandated Lead Arranger in the EUR 180M financing of this project.

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.

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...

Following months of breakneck gains in equities on the back of expected deeper monetary easing and the AI-fueled momentum in economic growth, markets are suddenly stalling with bearish overhang as a result of concerns about tariffs, renewed inflation and its negative outlook for the rate path.

Societe Generale’s Positive Impact Day in Japan provided an update on Japan’s decarbonisation policy and the role of international partners.

Insights from Cyril Paolantoni, Societe Generale Head of Consumer Goods Investment Banking

There is a fundamental challenge at the heart of sustainable investing: investors are increasingly alert to navigating the risks, but companies are under more pressure than ever to set ambitious sustainability targets.

Global Finance has announced the winners of its fifth annual Sustainable Finance Awards for 2025.

As part of the 2025 TMI Awards for Innovation & Excellence, announced by TMI in January 2025, Societe Generale is honoured to have been awarded Best Fintech Collaboration - Supply Chain Finance, thanks notably to its collaboration with the fintech company CRX Markets. 

By Allan Baker, Head of the energy+ group, EMEA, and Michael De Witte, Director energy+ group, EMEA, at Societe Generale. The Bank acted as exclusive Financial Adviser, Mandated Lead Arranger, and Hedging Bank to both the Northern Endurance Partnership (NEP) and the Net Zero Teesside Power (NZT Power) projects.

How did the banking system evolve from a simple bench—the very origin of the word “bank”—into the sophisticated institutions that drive the global economy?

Masdar, the UAE’s clean energy powerhouse, has acquired Saeta Yield from Brookfield Renewable for an enterprise value of $1,4 billion. This deal will accelerate clean energy production in Iberia. Societe Generale acted as advisor to Brookfield.

Australia’s scale and natural advantages can make it the next global hotspot for offshore wind power.