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Big swings in 2023, but global sustainable finance remains in rude health
09 August 2023Sustainable finance has seen some remarkable trends so far in 2023. We think there are many reasons to be more upbeat about the months ahead, including a bounce in US issuance.
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20 September 2023
Listen: Spotlight turns to rate cuts as global growth dims
Highlights from our latest live webinar on the outlook for the global economy, monetary policy and financial markets
31 August 2023
Inflation’s second wave: Are we really watching a 70s rerun?
Another wave of global inflation is far from inevitable. But there are good reasons to think inflation will be structurally higher and more volatile over the next decade than the last
17 August 2023
One year on: US Inflation Reduction Act and the clean energy industry
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) has spurred massive investment announcements in clean energy. The IRA is also responsible for many of the profound changes up ahead for the US energy industry, but it isn't a one-stop shop. One year on, we want to examine whether changes are in fact happening – and whether they're going far enough
19 July 2023
Hydrogen sparks change for the future of green steel production
Steel might exist as a crucial part of many modern societies, but it's also a major source of CO2 emissions. On the path towards reaching net zero goals, both carbon capture and storage (CCS) and hydrogen could provide new opportunities for 'greening' the production process
06 July 2023
ING's July Monthly: The economic twilight zone
After an action-packed start to the year for the global economy, what can be expected in the second half? From recession to rates, our team delves into their top calls for what could be next in our latest Monthly Economic Update
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More accidents on the road to recovery for the eurozone economy
19 April 2022The eurozone economy is languishing and each country faces unique challenges that will make the road to recovery a hazardous one. But there are some signs of hope, as we explain in our latest update.
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02 November 2022
ING publishes 2022 climate report
No time to read the full 101-page 2022 Climate Report? Don’t worry. The main message is that we’re making progress, but we’re not perfect. As our CEO Steven van Rijswijk said: “We’re proud of the steps we’re taking, and the transparency with which we share the progress towards our targets. But none of us can do this alone. We all have a part to play, and we can all do much more. Let’s do it together, before it’s too late.”
19 April 2022
Glass fibre: super highways to digital inclusivity
The pandemic reinforced the importance of digital connectivity. Higher upload speeds in particular are necessary for streaming data-heavy services such as video meetings. This is where glass fibre really comes into its own.
04 October 2021
Dutch companies are investing in growth
An ING survey has revealed the post-pandemic strategic priorities of 77 of the biggest Dutch companies. And at the top of their list are digitalisation and sustainability.
12 October 2020
Energy transition scenarios: Covid-19 effect on global warming short-lived
Technology will not be the constraining factor to phase out fossil fuel use and to achieve the Paris Agreement goals, but the world is far from utilising its full potential. While Covid-19 saw the strongest drop in history on fossil fuel demand, if left unchanged, a failure to meet the Paris Agreement goals is likely. This leaves corporate decision makers in the dark; should they invest in mitigation or adaptation strategies?