Sustainable Finance Surges: ING Records US$78.8b in H1 2025
Takeaways
- ING posted a record-breaking US$78.8 billion in sustainable finance deals in the first half of 2025.
- Growth was driven by strong demand for green and sustainability-linked loans.
- Asia Pacific saw rising contributions, while EMEA remained the largest market for sustainable finance.
Dutch lender ING has posted its strongest half-year on record in sustainable finance, mobilizing EUR68 billion (US$78.8 billion) in the first six months of 2025. The figure is 19% higher than what the bank achieved in the same period last year, reflecting continued global appetite for green and sustainability-linked financing.
In a press release, ING highlighted the role of green loans, which showed particularly robust growth. The number of transactions in this category surged by 48%, while total volumes increased by 17% in the second quarter compared to Q2 2024.
Despite this jump, sustainability-linked loans remained the bank’s largest product category, followed by green bonds and then green loans. These instruments have become central to ING’s strategy as companies across industries look to align with climate goals and meet investor demand for environmentally responsible financing.
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Regional Performance
The bank also reported significant contributions from different regions. Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) continued to dominate, accounting for 61% of total sustainable finance transaction volumes. The Americas followed with 26%, while the Asia Pacific (APAC) region made up a notable 13%.
APAC’s contribution reflected rising demand in sustainable lending and debt capital markets, underscoring how banks in the region are increasingly tapping into green financing opportunities.
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Outlook
The record figures show how sustainable finance is becoming a core growth driver for global banks. ING’s latest performance also underlines the broader momentum of capital markets toward climate-conscious investment strategies.
With regulators, investors, and corporates placing greater emphasis on financing that supports the energy transition and decarbonization, banks like ING are well positioned to meet this demand.
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Source: ASIAN BANKING & FINANCE
