Changemakers
Ignite, drive & lead sustainable change
The past year has been a challenging one, and problems for our planet beyond Covid-19, such as climate change, still loom large. ING has partnered with Longitude, a Financial Times company, to provide the research insights that will inform business leaders in times of uncertainty. The Changemaker series presents regional and sector snapshots of how people think and which consumer trends will dominate in 2021 and beyond.
Energy
As the global response to climate change takes shape, just how committed are citizens to decarbonisation targets?
READ TIME: 3 mins
How businesses can account for sustainable transformation
When world leaders gather in November for COP26, the United Nations Climate Change Conference, there will be no shortage of crises to debate.
READ TIME: 2 mins
How banks and businesses can be partners in sustainability
By 2050, the global population is set to reach almost 10 billion people, bringing with it unprecedented energy consumption. This will be an existential challenge unless businesses can pioneer new technologies and business models that minimise emissions of greenhouse gases.
READ TIME: 2:00
How the right motivation can help businesses accelerate towards a green economy
For Mark Carney, a lack of preparedness for climate risks is a serious problem. The former Governor of the Bank of England describes them as “a tragedy of the horizon.”
READ TIME: 2:15
Why the climate crisis needs a coordinated action plan
If businesses are not accountable, the corporate sustainability agenda is doomed. Is there a way to keep it on track as budgets are slashed?
READ TIME: 1:40
Q&A with Gianfilippo Mancini: Prosumers propel Europe’s energy transition
As Europe’s energy transition progresses, the CEO of Sorgenia tells us that consumers are about to take centre stage.
READ TIME: 1:55
Reasons to be hopeful: The energy transition takes shape
The investment outlook for renewable energy generation in Europe and Asia is cause for optimism.
READ TIME: 1:40
Recover better: Consumers want green energy post-Covid
Governments must pivot towards clean energy policies in their responses to the Covid-19 crisis, according to new research by ING.Food
The pandemic has brought about lasting change in consumer behaviour
Climate Control: Consumers are discovering their power
One in four people now believes that their spending can have a significant positive impact on efforts to tackle climate change.
READ TIME: 2:15
Shoppers turn to local produce in the wake of the pandemic
Awareness about climate, health and sustainability is on the rise. Research shows that changes in consumer tastes may be here to stay for good.
READ TIME: 1:50
Q&A with Farhan Siddiqi: Grocery retail catches up to tech
Farhan Siddiqi, Chief Digital Officer, at Ahold Delhaize is optimistic about the growth of e-commerce but says retailers must continue to innovate.
READ TIME: 2:05
Q&A with Jan Klerken: Reinventing the mushroom
Jan Klerken, founder of Scelta Mushrooms, tells us how his products are getting healthier and more sustainable.
READ TIME: 2:15
Grocers lay the groundwork for the future of food retail
As e-commerce proliferates, grocers are fighting to future-proof their digital strategies.Transport
Can investments in infrastructure and technology provide safe and clean mobility for Covid-weary passengers?
READ TIME: 2:05
Q&A with Patrick McGuirk: Data gets deliveries to the door
UK start-up PostTag helps businesses meet new B2C demand, improve their cost-efficiency and reduce their emissions where the ‘last mile’ is concerned.
READ TIME: 1:40
Generation Z shifts to e-bikes and car-sharing models
Micro-mobility and mobility-as-a-service are becoming more popular with young urbanites who won’t – or can’t – use personal cars.
READ TIME: 2:15
