One way to use (and grow) your assets in a sustainable way is to invest. ING offers sustainable options for all types of investments, allowing everyone at ING to invest sustainably. Sustainable investing is not just about financial returns, but also about the positive impact your investments have on people, the environment, and society.
"}},{"componentType":"accordion","accordionList":[{"title":"Portfolio Management","richBody":{"value":"Have you built up a nice amount of capital and now want to invest it sustainably? You can do so with ING Portfolio Management, starting from a minimum investment of €50,000. Together with an advisor, you determine your investment goals and sustainability preferences. ING Portfolio Management offers several sustainable strategies, namely Index, Sustainable, and SDG Impact.
Want to know more about ING Asset Management? Schedule an appointment and get answers to all your questions in 15-30 minutes.
"},"textLinks":[{"url":"/en/personal/savings-and-investing/afspraak-vermogen-en","text":"Make an appointment"}]},{"title":"Easy invest","richBody":{"value":"An easy way to start investing. You choose one of the four ING Global Index Portfolio funds and we do the rest for you. You can always deposit or withdraw money via your ING Mobile Banking App.
"}},{"title":"Self invest","richBody":{"value":"Choose from sustainable funds and trackers yourself via the Mobile Investing App. You can easily search using search terms such as ‘sustainable’, ‘ESG’ or ‘impact’.
"}}]},{"componentType":"paragraph","richBody":{"value":"Want to know more about sustainable investing at ING? Check out all the info on the page below (Dutch only).
"},"textLinks":[{"url":"/particulier/beleggen/duurzaam-beleggen/de-mogelijkheden-bij-ing","text":"More on sustainable investment (Dutch only)"}]},{"componentType":"sectionTitle","title":"Sustainable investing does not have to negatively impact your returns"},{"componentType":"paragraph","richBody":{"value":"The sustainable index often outperforms the traditional stock index. This can also be seen in the graph below, which compares the global stock index with that of sustainable stocks (SRI).
"},"alignedImage":{"position":"bottom","transformBaseUrl":"https://assets.ing.com/transform/2efc8316-5f40-49fd-821d-573fb7fd6753/656x368_grafiek_duurzaam","original":"https://assets.ing.com/m/5a7e858f3ced7bc/original/656x368_grafiek_duurzaam.png","extension":"png"}},{"componentType":"paragraph","richBody":{"value":"Please note: These are past performance results. The value of your investment may fluctuate. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.
"}},{"componentType":"sectionTitle","title":"ING Green Savings Deposit"},{"componentType":"paragraph","richBody":{"value":"Want to save your hard-earned money and still use it in a sustainable way? You can with the ING Green Savings Deposit. This lets you lock in a certain amount (starting at €5,000) for a set period. During that time, you'll get a fixed interest rate on your savings. The money in your ING Green Savings Deposit is invested as much as possible in green projects such as solar panels and sustainable housing.
Because the government wants to encourage investment in environmentally friendly projects, you receive a tax benefit on a Green Savings Deposit.
"},"textLinks":[{"url":"/en/personal/savings/green-savings-deposit","text":"More about the ING Green Savings Deposit"}]},{"componentType":"sectionTitle","title":"Make your home more sustainable"},{"componentType":"paragraph","richBody":{"value":"Another way to use your assets sustainably is to make your home more sustainable. This is good for the climate and has personal benefits. A sustainable home means lower energy bills and greater comfort. It also increases your home's value.
"},"textLinks":[{"url":"/en/personal/mortgage/sustainable-living","text":"Read more about making your home more sustainable"}]},{"componentType":"sectionTitle","title":"You can chat with an advisor for free"},{"componentType":"paragraph","richBody":{"value":"Have you decided to invest your assets sustainably? Our advisors are ready to discuss your options with you during a video call. The call will last 15-30 minutes. This consultation is free of charge and there is no obligation.
"}},{"componentType":"cta","textLink":{"url":"/en/personal/savings-and-investing/afspraak-vermogen-en","text":"Make an appointment"}},{"componentType":"sectionTitle","title":"Frequently asked questions"},{"componentType":"accordion","accordionList":[{"title":"What is ING doing in terms of sustainability?","richBody":{"value":"ING is actively engaged in sustainable development. Our commitment to the Net Zero Banking Alliance and the Dutch Climate Agreement are examples of this engagement. ING's sustainability policy is based on its values and commitment to respecting human rights and the environment. These values are outlined in the Environmental and Social Risk (ESR) framework, which is used to evaluate customers.
"}},{"title":"What is SDG?","richBody":{"value":"SDG stands for "Sustainable Development Goals," which are goals set by the United Nations (UN) to promote sustainable development. The UN aims to achieve a sustainable world for everyone by 2030 with these goals.
"}},{"title":"What is ESG and SRI?","richBody":{"value":"Sustainable investing is also referred to by the acronym ESG. This acronym can be found, for example, in the names of sustainable investment funds and stands for Environmental, Social, and Governance. In other words, Environment, People, and Society. SRI stands for “Socially Responsible Investing” and is the standard benchmark for sustainable stocks.
"}},{"title":"Why should I invest sustainably?","richBody":{"value":"Sustainable investing is not just about financial returns, but also about the positive impact your investments have on people, the environment, and society. Sustainable investing simply means investing with an eye to the future. You focus not only on financial characteristics, but also on non-financial characteristics. The latter includes investing in companies with good environmental and climate policies and good corporate governance. When investing sustainably, you also take into account how companies treat their employees and society as a whole.
"}}]},{"componentType":"sectionTitle","title":"Also interesting"},{"componentType":"cards","cards":[{"componentType":"productCard","cardType":"product","cardSize":"small","title":"Glance at your assets","intro":"Take a fresh glance at your assets. Find out how an advisor can help","image":{"transformBaseUrl":"https://assets.ing.com/transform/5fcd7ac7-b7f5-481e-8b7e-cc7533d0fc08/Young-female-professional-at-desk-with-blueprints","type":"image","width":5700,"altTextEN":"\"","altTextNL":"\"","altTextFR":"\"","altTextDE":"\"","original":"https://assets.ing.com/m/760c611ec00c588f/original/Young-female-professional-at-desk-with-blueprints.jpg","extension":"jpg"},"link":{"url":"/en/personal/wealth/glance-at-your-assets"}}]},{"componentType":"sectionTitle","title":"Good to know"},{"componentType":"paragraph","richBody":{"value":"Please note: This concerns past results. The values of your investments can fluctuate. Past results do not guarantee future results. Investing involves risks and costs. You may lose all or part of your investment. Learn more about the risks of investing and how to limit them.
For more information about ING's Sustainable Investment Policy, please visit ing.nl/ESG (Dutch only).
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