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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.

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,...

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.

Wholesale customers may now benefit from enhancement to its sterling domestic payment capabilities.

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.

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...