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Ing

ING Group, commonly known as ING, is a leading global financial institution headquartered in the Netherlands (NL). Founded in 1991, the company has established a strong presence in Europe, North America, and Asia, providing a wide range of banking services. ING operates primarily in the retail and wholesale banking sectors, offering innovative solutions such as digital banking, investment services, and insurance products. With a commitment to customer-centricity, ING has distinguished itself through its user-friendly digital platforms and sustainable finance initiatives. The bank has achieved notable milestones, including its recognition as a top player in the European banking market. ING's focus on technology and sustainability positions it as a forward-thinking leader in the financial services industry, catering to the evolving needs of its diverse clientele.

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49

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Financial Intermediation industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Industry Benchmark

Ing's score of 49 is higher than 95% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Ing's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, ING reported total carbon emissions of approximately 60,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 6,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 8,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 14,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a significant reduction from previous years, where emissions were approximately 80,000,000 kg CO2e in 2022 and 100,000,000 kg CO2e in 2021. ING has set ambitious targets to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions. By 2020, the bank aimed for a 7% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions from 2013 levels, alongside a 50% reduction in these scopes from 2014 levels. Additionally, ING is committed to reducing its exposure to coal to nearly zero by 2025, which aligns with its long-term climate strategy. The bank's climate commitments are further supported by its near-term targets, which cover 63% of its total investment and lending by financed emissions as of 2021. These targets are designed to be consistent with the reductions necessary to limit global warming to 1.5°C, demonstrating ING's commitment to sustainable finance and climate action. Overall, ING's emissions data and reduction initiatives reflect a proactive approach to addressing climate change, with a focus on both operational efficiency and responsible investment practices.

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Scope 1
28,100,000
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00,000,000
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0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 2
90,100,000
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00,000,000
00,000,000
000,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
51,000,000
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00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
0,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Ing's primary industry is Financial intermediation services, except insurance and pension funding services (65), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Ing is in NL, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Ing is participating in some of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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