As ING, we aim to play a role in societal, economic and environmental transformation through our collaborations and memberships with leading institutions and organizations. We are among the signatories of the UN Global Compact Sustainable Finance Declaration. In addition, ING joined the Net-Zero Banking Alliance in August 2021, and updated our portfolio-related targets to align with global climate goals aimed at achieving a net-zero world by 2050.
As ING Türkiye, we also aim to create impact by collaborating with local organizations. In this regard, we take part in the working group of the Banks Association of Türkiye (TBB). Furthermore, we also support the initiatives of the Business Council for Sustainable Development Türkiye (SKD Türkiye) as one of its members.
At ING Türkiye, we value diversity and inclusion; we are among the signatories of the United Nations Women’s Empowerment Principles (UN WEPs), providing a guide for advancing gender equality in companies and empowering women in workplaces, markets and society. In addition, as a company committed to creating a more equal and inclusive working environment, ING is one of the companies recognized in the 2023 Bloomberg Gender Equality Index.
Through the following memberships and collaborations, we work to create a positive impact in the areas of climate change and financial health in line with our global strategy. Additionally, aligned with our digitalization strategy, we also prioritize supporting next-generation technologies such as artificial intelligence.
ING Türkiye is a member of the following organizations and working groups:
- The Banks Association of Türkiye (TBB) Sustainability Working Group
- Financial Literacy and Access Association (FODER)
- YenidenBiz Association
- Business and Sustainable Development Council Türkiye (SKD Türkiye)
- Özyeğin University Artificial Intelligence Platform
ING Group is a member of the following organizations:
- Business in Society Academy (ABIS)
- Association for Financial Markets in Europe (AFME)
- Circular Economy
- Climate Markets and Investment Association (CMIA)
- Equator Principles (EP)
- European Banking Federation
- European Financial Services Round Table (EFR)
- EUROSIF (VBDO)
- International Institute of Finance (IIF)
- International Capital Markets Association (ICMA)
- International Integrated Reporting Council (IIRC)
- Loan Markets Association (LMA)
- Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO)
- Thun Group of Banks
- United Nations Environment Program Finance Initiative (UNEP FI)
- Net-Zero Banking Alliance
- UN Global Compact (UNGC)
ING Türkiye's internationally recognized standards and declarations as a signatory:
- UN WEPs - Women's Empowerment Principles
ING Group's internationally recognized standards and declarations as a signatory:
- Child Rights and Business Principles (CRBP)
- International Labor Organization (ILO)
- EU Transparency Register
- United Nations Global Compact (UNGC)
- United Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGP)
- United Nations Environment Program Finance Initiative Responsible Banking Principles
- United Nations-backed Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI)
- Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR)
- OECD Multinational Enterprises Guidelines
- Financial Stability Board’s Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD)
- Climate Neutral Now Initiative
