ING Statement on Climate Action
(WorldNews Netherlands)

3 March 2016 Climate change is real and needs to be addressed. Its consequences, like the growing scarcity of water, food, energy and other material resources, pose daunting social and environmental challenges. Banks have a role to play in addressing these challenges. The causes and the solutions are complex, but we already know that they will change traditional business models. We believe in taking the long view and in going beyond just mitigating harm-we want to drive sustainable progress and help lead the global transition to a low-carbon, climate-resilient economy. As a financial institution, we can play a role in enabling this transition by financing change, sharing knowledge and using...