Corporate responsibility
Another step forward
Key points
- ING becomes carbon neutral
- Green electricity used in offices in US and the Netherlands
- Successful ‘ING Plant a Tree’ campaign
- Internal lending guidelines made public
- Chances for Children programme exceeds expectations
Corporate responsibility (CR) is an integral part of ING’s business. We want to pursue profit on the basis of sound business ethics, respect for key stakeholders and in full compliance with laws, regulations and ethical standards. As a global provider of financial products and services, ING plays an important role in society and strives to meet the financial and social expectations of its stakeholders. We have an impact on society and the environment both directly through our operations and indirectly through the provision of financial services. In 2007, another step forward was taken to achieve our objectives in the four areas to which our CR strategy applies: the social and environmental impact of our products and services, our people, community benefi ts and direct environmental impact.