Ratings
What do independent experts say about sustainability and ING?
Our policies and actions are assessed by independent research and ratings providers, which give updates on them annually.
Highlights:
- In Sustainalytics’ view, ING’s management of ESG material risk is ‘Strong’ – December 2023.
- ING's ESG rating by MSCI was reconfirmed by MSCI as 'AA' in August 2024 for the fifth year.
- ING’s shares are included in the sustainability indices of Euronext, STOXX, FTSE Russell and Morningstar.
Sustainalytics
Sustainalytics is a leading provider of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) research, ratings, and data providing analytical insights into companies' sustainability practices to institutional investors and companies. As of December 2023, in Sustainalytics’ view, ING’s management of ESG material risk is ‘Strong’. Our current ESG Risk Rating, is 18.2 (Low Risk).
MSCI
ING's ESG rating was reconfirmed by MSCI as 'AA' in August 2024 for the fifth year. MSCI is an investment research firm that provides indices, portfolio risk and performance analytics to institutional investors.
ING is a 'leader' among the 190 global banks rated by MSCI. The rating underscores ING's sound corporate governance, as well as our strengths in human capital development, privacy and data security and financing environmental impact.
Sustainability Index Products
ING is regularly included in ESG and sustainability-focused indices. Here are some examples:
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