Sustainable & Positive Impact Finance

The energy intensiveness of data centers creates both a challenge and an opportunity for leaders in the renewable technology sector and energy transition-minded banks like Societe Generale. The Bank led alongside Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC) the ~$510 million debt financing for Longroad Energy’s 1000 Mile solar project in Texas, designed to help...

Universities across the U.S. are transforming their infrastructure to meet energy and reliability goals. With rising demands and aging systems, many are turning to public-private partnerships (P3s) to modernize utilities, reduce emissions, and improve efficiency. Societe Generale is helping lead this shift, financing innovative campus solutions that support...

As demand for net-zero strategies grows, nature-based carbon credits are gaining traction—supported by innovative financing and a rapidly expanding voluntary market. Chestnut Carbon (“Chestnut”), a leader in the nature-based carbon removal sector, exemplifies the growth and potential of the market. Societe Generale participated as Lender in the development of...

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...

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...

Solar energy is the fastest-growing form of clean electricity in the US. The government instituted billions in incentives for US-manufactured solar hardware via the Inflation Reduction Act. Trina Solar, a global leader in solar photovoltaics, developing its first US manufacturing facility in Wilmer, Texas.

It would seem investors should welcome mandated climate-related disclosures made by US businesses. But the increasing number of rules across jurisdictions, all with different scopes and timelines, has made this difficult terrain to navigate for both investors and companies. The last few months have only added to this challenge.

Copper demand is on the rise, driven in large part by the global energy transition and the sustainable urbanization of emerging economies.

Vast solar and energy project helps Arizona satisfy its rising demand for reliable, clean energy.