Ratings
What do independent experts say about sustainability and ING?
Our policies and actions are assessed by independent research, benchmarks and ESG ratings providers, who provide annual updates.
Highlights:
- ING is the second-highest ranking financial institution in the WBA 2025 Financial System Benchmark.
- In Sustainalytics’ view, ING’s management of ESG material risk is ‘Strong’ – December 2023.
- ING's ESG rating by MSCI was reconfirmed 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 14.5 (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.
World Benchmarking Alliance
The World Benchmarking Alliance (WBA) 2025 Financial System Benchmark is the largest and most comprehensive sustainability-focused assessment of the global financial system, encompassing a diverse range of institutions from both developed and emerging markets. 400 publicly-listed, privately-held and state-owned financial institutions were assessed on their contribution to the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
This independent benchmark closely follows sustainability developments, new standards and expectations – combining and streamlining what’s already out there to create a global view.
The top-performing financial institutions stand out from their peers with relevant disclosures across multiple sustainability topics. ING, the second-highest ranking financial institution in the benchmark, shows how its offerings support climate adaptation and resilience. Find more about the assessment here: Financial System Benchmark | World Benchmarking Alliance.
Sustainability Index Products
ING is regularly included in ESG and sustainability-focused indices. Here are some examples:
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