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In our experience, financial services have an important role to play in creating a healthy and sustainable world - not just by trying to be more sustainable ourselves by reducing our direct footprint, but also in the choices we make in lending, investing and the services we offer to our clients. Sustainability is integrated directly into the core of our business strategy.
Companies face growing pressure from all corners of society to be more sustainable, but if business leaders respond to each demand in isolation, they will fall short. Instead, engaging with and garnering support from a diverse range of communities and stakeholders is crucial for making their businesses more sustainable.
More insights on sustainable transformation
We saw the increase in volume mobilised driven by sustainability-linked loans and green bonds. In addition to volumes from loans and bonds, we’ve also seen greater sustainable finance volumes in 2024 relating to commercial paper and guarantees, demonstrating our engagement with clients across a wider range of sustainable finance products.
Car manufacturers are partnering with new European electric vehicles(EVs) battery producers and investing in shares further up the value chain. How is Europe preparing for the EV future and what is ING's role in it?
As a funder of the economy, banks play a role in supporting the transition to a net zero economy. In 2023, ING mobilised €115 billion of financing to support our clients’ transition and we intend to grow this to €125 billion by 2025.
Transitioning to a low carbon economy calls for new ways of doing things. This means using new, sometimes untested, technologies and solutions. And with it comes new financing needs, new risks and the complexity of new rules and changing regulations.
Each industry is different, but they're all dealing with climate change. What’s happening in steel? Erik van Doezum, ING’s steel lead, gives his perspective.
Each industry is different, but they're all dealing with climate change. What’s happening in cement? Michele Monterosso, global lead of ING’s construction sector, gives his perspective.
In this interview-style podcast with companies, we dive into specific sustainability issues. We’re having a vulnerable and honest conversation about the dilemmas they face, how they change their business, and the people who help them get there.
Listen to the podcast