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ING TO BE CARBON-NEUTRAL BY THE END OF THIS YEAR.

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ING, Hartford, Conn., has announced the next phase of its worldwide sustainability commitment by agreeing to purchase clean, emission-free wind energy credits for its U.S. operations. The purchase is equal to 100 percent of its electricity usage at ING locations throughout the U.S. The global financial services company is seeking to become carbon- neutral by the end of 2007.

"ING is committed to conducting its business responsibly around the globe and Environmental protection is a fundamental part of this commitment," said Tom McInerney, ING Executive Board member, chairman and chief executive officer, ING Insurance Americas. "We make decisions about sustainability every day at ING, which is why we are part of a worldwide dialogue that addresses climate change and why we focus on developing strategies to mitigate ING's impact on the environment."

With this commitment, ING joins the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Green Power Partnership 100% Club...

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