Sustainable and Positive Impact Finance

How do we support the transition towards a more sustainable future?

Sustainable Finance is at the heart of our strategy and offering.
You can leverage Societe Generale’s long-standing experience and in-depth environmental and social expertise, across the full spectrum of our investment and financing solutions.

LEADING THE ENERGY TRANSITION AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION

Our expertise across value chains and sectors enables us to advise clients on and finance their energy transition.
We can also help clients with other ventures, including circular economy, social and environmental positive impact and biodiversity conservation.

CONTRIBUTING TO POSITIVE LOCAL IMPACT

We drive positive impact in emerging and developed economies by addressing the social aspects of sustainable development: a fair transition, inclusion through improved mobility and infrastructure for sustainable cities.

RAISING INDUSTRY STANDARDS

We are an active player in positive impact finance, setting industry standards for more than 20 years.
As co-founder of major industry coalitions, we lead initiatives to drive sustainable change and support decarbonisation trajectories in each sector.

DELIVERING INNOVATION TO OPEN NEW FRONTIERS

With one of the broadest offerings in the market, we are at the forefront of innovation, allowing us to design bespoke solutions for our clients.
We foster innovation by supporting new businesses and partnering with innovative new ESG players which are critical to accelerate the transition towards a more sustainable future.

Asia Pacific Positive Impact Days

Unlocking the power of a sustainable transition

Societe Generale’s Asia Pacific Positive Impact Days serve to showcase how companies are integrating positive impact into their businesses and value chains, and the role of financial institutions in supporting their journey.

Throughout the conference, we will bring together business leaders and industry experts to share insights on the sustainable finance market, innovative ESG solutions, new trends and technologies, and regulatory developments.

The next conferences will take place on the following dates. Please contact your Societe Generale representatives for more details:

  • Sydney: Wednesday, 11 September 2024 
  • Tokyo: Friday, 11 October 2024 

Energy transition stories in Asia Pacific

Providing green liquidity: Sustainable working capital for China’s energy transition
A key player in the Asia Pacific renewable energy sector has accessed essential working capital through a pioneering...
Clients' successes
A key player in the Asia Pacific renewable energy sector has accessed essential working capital through a pioneering green working capital loan. Societe Generale’s teams worked closely together to provide the advice and funding that made it all happen.
Providing green liquidity: Sustainable working capital for China’s energy transition
Sustainability financing to support the sale of zero-emission electric vehicles and lower income people
Hyundai Card combined its securitisation experience and ESG ambition in a pioneering offering of sustainability...
Clients' successes
Hyundai Card combined its securitisation experience and ESG ambition in a pioneering offering of sustainability asset-backed securities (ABS), aligning with both social and environmental objectives.
Sustainability financing to support the sale of zero-emission electric vehicles and lower income people
Cash management as a catalyst for China’s green development
Short-term green deposits are gaining traction as enterprises seek to make a lasting difference in the decarbonisation...
Expert views
Short-term green deposits are gaining traction as enterprises seek to make a lasting difference in the decarbonisation agenda
Cash management as a catalyst for China’s green development
Funding India’s net-zero charge
India’s energy transition will require the full support of the public and private sectors – and billions of dollars in...
Expert views
India’s energy transition will require the full support of the public and private sectors – and billions of dollars in investment. With the right frameworks now in place, India has momentum on its side.
Funding India’s net-zero charge
Facilitating a lower-emissions economy in Southeast Asia
The shift to cleaner technologies is an opportunity for countries and companies in Southeast Asia to work together to...
Expert views
The shift to cleaner technologies is an opportunity for countries and companies in Southeast Asia to work together to deliver a positive impact for the entire region.
Facilitating a lower-emissions economy in Southeast Asia
First LNG bunkering vessel in France: the shipping industry accelerates its energy transition
"Gas Vitality" is owned by Emerald Blue Maritime S.A.S. (100% subsidiary of Japan-based company Mitsui OSK Lines Ltd...
Financing
"Gas Vitality" is owned by Emerald Blue Maritime S.A.S. (100% subsidiary of Japan-based company Mitsui OSK Lines Ltd (MOL)) and will be chartered on a long-term basis to an affiliate of France-headquartered energy company TotalEnergies in the port of Marseille-Fos.
First LNG bunkering vessel in France: the shipping industry accelerates its energy transition
A novel financing solution for Japan’s solar energy ambitions
An innovative financing package for Japan’s Azuma Kofuji solar facility could provide a template for renewables projects...
Clients' successes
An innovative financing package for Japan’s Azuma Kofuji solar facility could provide a template for renewables projects that meet the country’s unique requirements.
A novel financing solution for Japan’s solar energy ambitions
Australia on track for net zero
Green financing enables infrastructure developers to fund projects that contribute to countries’ and industries’...
Clients' successes
Green financing enables infrastructure developers to fund projects that contribute to countries’ and industries’ net-zero pathways. Societe Generale has helped to refinance Australia’s electric rail project in Queensland, which will further the state government’s economic development plans while also saving on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
Australia on track for net zero
Making waves with first Certified green shipping loan under the global Climate Bonds Standard
A first-of-its-kind green loan for the shipping industry will help New Zealand’s KiwiRail to commission and...
Clients' successes
A first-of-its-kind green loan for the shipping industry will help New Zealand’s KiwiRail to commission and progressively upgrade two hybrid electric/diesel ferries that will carry the country towards its ambitious sustainability goals.
Making waves with first Certified green shipping loan under the global Climate Bonds Standard
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