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This latest opinion piece by ING economists Marieke Blom and Thijs Geijer highlights that protecting our planet’s biodiversity doesn’t always have to come with a hefty price tag. Key takeaways: 📊 Market interventions: Strategic policies can help preserve biodiversity without significant costs. 🛒 Consumer choices: Simple changes in consumption habits can make a big difference. 🌾Sustainable practices: Supporting farmers and producers who adopt biodiversity-friendly methods. #Biodiversity #Sustainability #Economics

🌟 Poll Time! 🌟 As we continue to navigate the evolving landscape of sustainability, we want to know which quality you believe is most important for a sustainability leader. 📣 Cast your vote and share your thoughts! 📣 🌱 Stay tuned for the poll results 📊 and our upcoming article, where we explore how these qualities shape effective #sustainabilityleadership.

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🌍 Today’s inflation and economic growth data - A fresh set of insights on inflation and GDP across Europe and the US! Here’s what you can explore in the latest “Data roundup” from our economists. 🇩🇪 German inflation accelerates and that should hush the 50bp rate cut debate 🇩🇪 German economy surprises in the third quarter 🇺🇸 US consumers keep their feet on the gas 🇪🇺 Eurozone GDP surprised to the upside in the third quarter 🇮🇹 Italian GDP data disappoints as resilience begins to fade 🇦🇹 The Austrian economy is on thin ice 🇪🇸 Spain continues to be one of the growth engines of the eurozone 🇭🇺 Hungary slips into technical recession again #EconomicInsights #GlobalEconomy #INGThink Explore the full analysis here 👇

Thank you to everyone who participated in our LinkedIn poll! ✨ and shared your thoughts on which sustainability issue business leaders are prioritising over the next 12 months. Here are your results, with climate risk management 🌍 leading the way, followed by social impact 🌱. The 575 business leaders we surveyed are giving high priority to #biodiversity and #naturalcapital. This aligns with our latest article, which explores the crucial role of biodiversity in the #construction sector. 🏗️ Learn how nature-based solutions in construction are not only preserving biodiversity but also driving sustainability in the industry👉 https://lnkd.in/exke7vWU Society is transitioning to a low-carbon economy. So are our clients, and so is ING. We finance a lot of sustainable activities, but we still finance more that’s not. See how we’re progressing on ing.com/climate

🌟 We’re looking forward to Alexandra MacMahon joining us as our new UK Country Manager for ING Wholesale Banking in the #UK, subject to regulatory approval. Coming from Santander, where she headed the UK Corporate and Investment Bank, Alexandra brings 30 years of banking expertise and a deep understanding of the UK market. 🏦 Alexandra is stepping into the shoes of Malgorzata Kolakowska, who has led our UK team to impressive double-digit growth since 2018. A huge thank you to Malgorzata for her outstanding leadership and contributions to ING’s global success over the years. Malgorzata is on the Supervisory Board of ING Bank in Poland and will continue to build her portfolio of non-executive board positions. We can’t wait for Alexandra to join us in Q1 2025. She’ll be reporting to Eva Smolen. More details about the announcement here 👉 https://lnkd.in/e36sAGCb

🌟 A First for ING 🌟 We are thrilled to announce that we made our debut in the Islamic debt finance market with the issuance of a Sukuk by Türkiye’s sovereign wealth fund, TWF. “As ING’s Global Capital Markets franchise continues to expand, we remain committed to deepening our product expertise in growth markets like Türkiye and the Middle East, where we see significant opportunities,” said Mike Koerkemeier, Head of Global Capital Markets at ING. Curious to learn more about this groundbreaking deal and our expanding product expertise? Click the link below 👉 https://lnkd.in/exSt3p2u #ING #IslamicFinance #Sukuk #GlobalMarkets #Innovation

From our economists - Europe’s #automotive sector is under pressure, and we expect that to continue for the rest of the year. 📆 We could see a turning point in 2025, but the full picture isn’t yet clear. Lower rates and other policy measures will likely play a supportive role. #Europe #EV #manufacturing 🚗

Dive into the latest insights a from our economists - 🏗️ #Cement production is a major CO2 emitter, but innovative solutions can make it greener. Capturing and storing emissions is the most cost-effective way to significantly cut CO2 – although it may not be feasible for every site. Combining CCS with CO2-injections in concrete could be the winning ticket for achieving net-zero emissions ⚡ #CCS #greenhydrogen

🌍 Beyond just meeting expectations, sustainability thrives on collaboration. 🌱✨ Our global survey among 575 business leaders highlights the power of connections 🔗. By addressing each other's needs, companies and stakeholders can drive meaningful change together 🤝. This report shows that leaders aren’t alone; they’re actively seeking support from investors, employees, governments, and also less common partners 🌐🧩- all while reflecting on their own roles and embracing transparent, multi-directional collaboration. Dive in for a fresh take on what’s possible when sustainability becomes a team effort! Read more here 👉 https://lnkd.in/ew6Vy2bW Society is transitioning to a low-carbon economy. So are our clients, and so is ING. We finance a lot of sustainable activities, but we still finance more that’s not. See how we’re progressing on ing.com/climate