(Vocus) May 28, 2008 --

What: ING debuts a new video on the Web that answers the question: What if large companies took responsibility for environmental stewardship and made it part of their fundamental business strategy?

?ING recognizes that as a global company we have a responsibility to go beyond our business strategy and do what we can to help reduce our impact on the environment,? says Catherine Smith, CEO, ING U.S. Insurance, who appears in the video.

The video offers a glimpse of the company?s environmental strategy, including ING?s investment in green energy, efforts to increase energy efficiency/reduce consumption, recycle and promote employee awareness programs.     

Who: ING Executives and Environmental Champions Tell the Story

- Catherine Smith, CEO, ING U.S. Insurance

- Rhonda Mims, president, ING Foundation

- Dawn Murray, ING facilities manager

When & Where: Playing on the Web now at:

- You Tube - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mDFJCCIip60&feature=email

- GreenEnergyTV.com - http://greenenergytv.com/Watch.aspx?1564626006

Why: ING wants to share with its customers, employees, shareholders and community that it is committed to conducting business in an environmentally responsible manner and reducing its impact on the world. The company is continuously assessing its activities and finding ways to reduce, reuse and recycle, including determining areas of improvement.

Take a look at some of ING?s initiatives and recognition received so far for its environmental efforts by clicking on the press releases below:

- Community Leaders in Clean Energy Receive Awards (http://www.ing-usa.com/us/aboutING/pressreleases/1043663.html)

- ING to Power All US Operations with Wind Power (http://www.ing-usa.com/us/aboutING/pressreleases/1038018.html)

Press inquiries:

Audria (Aud) Belton Benn

ING

Office: 770.980.5715

Cell: 404.934.8743        

audria.benn@us.ing.com

About ING

ING is a global financial institution of Dutch origin offering banking, investments, life insurance and retirement services to over 75 million private, corporate and institutional clients in more than 50 countries. With a diverse workforce of about 125,000 people, ING comprises a broad spectrum of prominent companies that increasingly serve their clients under the ING brand.

In the U.S., the ING (NYSE: ING) family of companies offer a comprehensive array of financial services to retail and institutional clients, which includes life insurance, retirement plans, mutual funds, managed accounts, alternative investments, direct banking, institutional investment management, annuities, employee benefits, financial planning, and reinsurance. ING holds top-tier rankings in key U.S. markets and serves over 14 million customers across the nation.

For more information, visit www.ing.com.

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