19 Sep 2024, 2:00 AM
In developing ING’s energy strategy, we balance three key interests: the need to decarbonise to fight climate change, the need for energy to remain affordable for people and companies, and the need for security of the energy supply.
29 Oct 2025, 4:10 PM
Plastic is used in many aspects of modern life, from food packaging, the houses we live in, to medical instruments. It would be fair to say that the invention of this lightweight, strong, waterproof material has had a profound impact on our lives – but it comes with a downside: plastic waste and pollution.
29 Oct 2025, 4:11 PM
Tobacco has a long history of recreational use in society. In more recent years however, growing health concerns have prompted a shift from acceptance to exclusion.
10 Dec 2025, 9:47 AM
Banks are entrusted with data about corporate clients as well as private individuals, and must consistently weigh the pros and cons between transparency and privacy.
14 Nov 2025, 4:03 PM
The global Sustainability department helps cascade sustainability responsibilities to subject-matter experts throughout the various business units. These experts help develop ING’s policies, programmes and targets on sustainability-related risks and opportunities, in line with our global strategy.
6 Nov 2024, 1:00 AM
From customers to business partners, shareholders, employees, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), regulators, governments and society at large – different stakeholders expect different things from us.
18 Nov 2025, 5:42 PM
ING recognises the importance of regular and meaningful engagement and dialogue with its many and diverse stakeholders. Our engagement approach is informed by best practice and aims to adhere to the provision of section 1.1.5 of the Dutch Corporate Governance Code. We engage in dialogue in a risk-based manner, also taking into account the outcomes of our saliency assessment.
17 Dec 2025, 12:10 PM
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are 17 global goals for the year 2030 that the United Nations General Assembly set in 2015.
21 Nov 2025, 4:56 PM
ING has a long-standing history of supporting people and the community.
2 Dec 2025, 5:19 PM
COP is the United Nations Conference of the Parties. It’s an annual global meeting where world leaders, scientists, NGOs and civil society leaders come together to discuss climate change. At ING we’re committed to teaming up with others to help tackle climate change and that’s why COP is an important date on ING’s sustainability calendar.
