Societe Generale Equipment Finance - SGEF

Jasper Grob, Vendor Relationship Director for SGEF/IVM, presents the latest trends in the Inventory Finance market, notably the pressure between ‘lean’ inventory practices and stockpiling to avoid shortages. Keeping enough assets in stock requires significant investment for dealers and manufacturers, and SGEF provides comprehensive financial support including dedicated lines for new and used equipment. We take pride in financing the real economy and make a special focus on the responsible use of resources, as part of our sustainability ambition "Care and Dare About the Future." Read the interview to find out more about SGEF’s role in financing integrated equipment solutions for the benefit of our planet and society. #PositiveImpact #SustainableFinance #CareAndDareAboutTheFuture

📢SGEF’s CEO Odile de Saivre will be present at the Leaseurope Annual Convention 2024, taking part in the roundtable session “Financing the surge in demand for new business assets: How to overcome the obstacles”. Taking place the 3 & 4 October 2024 at Alicante in Spain, the event is the annual convention of the European leasing industry and Odile de Saivre will take the opportunity to share SGEF’s views of the current state of the market. At a time of change and opportunity as businesses of all sizes in Europe seek innovative ways to modernise their assets and invest in more sustainable and efficient technologies, the support of the equipment finance industry is more important than ever. #CareandDareAboutTheFuture #IndustryLeaders

On 18 September, SGEF Poland and the European Investment Bank (EIB) signed an agreement to provide further support to Polish Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) 🤝 With the new EIB financing of €100 million, SGEF Poland will provide loans worth a total of €200 million, notably for ‘green’ investment projects. A key element of the agreement is the requirement that at least 20% of the funds be allocated for sustainable development, particularly those contributing to reducing greenhouse gas emissions. This is the 10th financing agreement concluded between the EIB and SGEF Poland, part of their ongoing cooperation since 2010. The new agreement allows SGEF Poland to continue and increase its active support of sustainable development, in line with SGEF’s strategic objectives. Link to SGEF Poland post: https://lnkd.in/eFYMWYpz

SGEF Benelux has been classed Silver in the EcoVadis 2024 ratings 🥈! Overall, this means 9 SGEF entities covering 11 countries have now been classed with one of the highest three EcoVadis ratings. Congratulations to the Benelux team for all the initiatives taken to integrate our commitment to sustainability into their business and solutions. Yet further proof of our great team engagement and commitment – let’s continue to move forward together! 👏 👏 👏   #Ecovadis, #PositiveImpact, #Sustainibilityrating, #CareandDareAbouttheFuture, #CSR

We are pleased to announce SGEF Czech Republic & Slovakia have been classed Silver 🥈in this year's sustainability reassessment ratings from EcoVadis, one of the leading independent providers of business sustainability ratings. Congratulations to the Czech Republic & Slovakia team for all their initiatives integrating our commitment to sustainability into their business and solutions. 👏 👏 👏 Let’s continue to move forward together!    #EcoVadis, #PositiveImpact, #Sustainibilityrating, #CSR, #CareandDareAbouttheFuture,

Peter Fabian, Head of Sales for SGEF Hungary, presents the latest trends in Hungary’s changing energy market, notably moving towards greater energy efficiency. While various financial mechanisms support the growth of the energy efficiency market, provided by both the Hungarian government and the European Union, SGEF Hungary is committed to providing SMEs, mid-caps and large corporates with financial solutions making it easier to finance the acquisition or usage of energy-efficient technologies without ownership. Read the interview to find out more about SGEF’s role in financing the energy transition for the benefit of our planet and society. #PositiveImpact #SustainableFinance #CareAndDareAboutTheFuture

With the summer holiday season fast approaching, we wanted to share the below images from the recent SGEF Vendor Conference 2024, held near Paris’s famous Eiffel Tower. An enriching, enjoyable and highly motivating moment to share and exchange with our valued partners. Thanks once again to all participants and speakers for their contribution and energy. We look forward to continuing to build the future together! 🤝 #SGEF #CareandDareAboutTheFuture

SGEF Switzerland classed Silver in the EcoVadis 2024 ratings! Congratulations to the Swiss team for all the initiatives taken to integrate our commitment to sustainability into their business and solutions. Great team engagement and commitment – let’s continue to move forward together!    #Ecovadis, #PositiveImpact, #Sustainibilityrating, #CareandDareAbouttheFuture, #CSR

On July 04, 2024, SGEF Poland signed another agreement with the CEB - Council of Europe Development Bank, for an amount of EUR 150 million. The loan will enable us to prepare a favorable offer addressed to existing and new customers to finance leasing agreements. The cost of this financing is lower than the standard leasing offer, and thus more readily available to a larger number of small and medium-sized companies. This is the sixth agreement signed with the CEB - Council of Europe Development Bank. To date a total of 410 million euros have been used. The financing is designed to make it easier for small and medium-sized companies to access capital. The program is aimed at companies that will create new jobs and support women in developing their own businesses. CEB - Council of Europe Development Bank is an international financial institution headquartered in Paris. It operates under the auspices of the Council of Europe and its task is to support initiatives in the field of broadly defined social policy. Link to SGEF Poland post: https://lnkd.in/d8a_V9Bb

Andre Rolfes, Head of Sustainable Finance & CSR at SGEF Germany (GEFA Bank), looks at the latest trends in Germany for the decarbonisation of commercial transportation. Increasing pressure from regulatory bodies and market forces means companies need to reduce their transport emissions yet the high investment costs and infrastructure limits create barriers. Read the interview to find out more about SGEF’s role in financing the energy transition for the benefit of our planet and society.   #PositiveImpact #SustainableFinance #CareAndDareAboutTheFuture