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Steel and climate change - things you might not know
25 November 2021Each 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.
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18 May 2022
Opinion: A reality check on Europe’s latest energy proposals
The European Commission has unveiled more details on its strategy to wean itself off Russian gas. Once again, ambitions are high. But the big question remains: can organisations and companies deliver amid a myriad of net-zero commitments? Our Senior Sector Economist, Gerben Hieminga, has his doubts.
17 May 2022
How to ease the pressure on supply chains
The Covid-19 pandemic, a series of extreme weather events in recent years, and now the war in Ukraine have revealed the weaknesses of global supply chains. But this in turn is creating an opportunity for companies to build resilience to future shocks.
22 November 2021
Cement and climate change - things you might not know
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.
08 June 2021
The automotive sector and sustainability
Each industry is different, but they're all dealing with climate change and sustainability. What’s happening in the automotive sector? Thorsten Mehltretter, global lead of ING’s automotive sector, gives his perspective.
02 June 2021
Is Covid-19 a barrier or a boost to sustainability?
Sustainability was already increasing in importance before Covid-19. But the nature of the pandemic has elevated its prominence further. While the origins of the virus remain unclear, human encroachment on the natural environment seems to have been a contributory cause.
18 May 2021
Shipping and sustainability
Each industry is different, but they're all dealing with climate change and sustainability. What’s happening in shipping? Stephen Fewster, global head of ING’s shipping sector, gives his perspective.
Virtual cash management is here, now what?
04 March 2021Today, the digital age presents exciting opportunities to improve processes, not least in the world of treasury. The continued digitalization and standardization of cash management, for instance, is a chance to increase visibility, automation, efficiency and control. Widely considered to be the greatest inventor of all time, Thomas Edison had a motto: “There’s a way to do it better – find it.”
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31 March 2021
Aviation and climate change
Each industry is different, but they're all dealing with climate change. What’s happening in the aviation sector and how is ING supporting the low-carbon transition? Hugo Kanters, global head of ING’s aviation finance sector, gives his perspective.
16 March 2021
Feeding the world with precision
How data-driven analytics is powering agribusiness for the big task ahead: reducing food insecurity while the population spikes.
01 February 2021
The future of energy
Long synonymous with oil and gas, the energy industry is on a mission to expand its focus and explore new technologies. Here’s a look at what’s ahead.
25 January 2021
Reform of interest rate benchmarks
Certain interest rate benchmarks including LIBOR, EURIBOR and EONIA are being or have recently been reformed. If any of your financial products or internal processes refer to these rates or other interest rate benchmarks, the following information is relevant for you.
31 December 2020
Can project finance ride the hydrogen wave?
Hydrogen technology is experiencing a renewed wave of interest due to the decreasing costs of producing low- or zero-carbon hydrogen and expanded applications for hydrogen in the energy sector.
18 December 2020
Gerard Backx: seeding a sustainable potato business
Potato seed provider HZPC is looking at how to embed more sustainability in its supply chain.