An environmental, social and governance (ESG) lens on 10 investmentthemes that may help advance the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

5G: The newdigital backbone1

5G has the potential to facilitate infrastructure upgrades and industryretro�ts to make them more sustainable and improve e�ciencies

Subindustry: CommunicationsLink to SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure Material ESG Issues: Product Governance and Human Capital

2Digitalizationof mining

Digitalization, automation and electri�cation offer the potentialbene�ts of cost reductions and safety improvements

Subindustry: Diversi�ed Metals MiningLink to SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth Material ESG Issue: Occupational Health and Safety

3 Industrialautomation

Industrial automation may help boost economic productivity andenhance worker output

Subindustry: Heavy Machinery and TrucksLink to SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic GrowthMaterial ESG Issue: Human Capital 

4Connectedmedical devices

Connected medical devices offer the potential to improve patient carewhile lowering costs

Subindustry: Medical DevicesLink to SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-Being Material ESG Issues: Product Governance and Environmental and Social(E&S) Impact of Products & Services

5 Slow fashion:are we there yet?

Some brands are pivoting towards slow fashion to gain a competitiveadvantage and mitigate environmental and social risks

Subindustry: Luxury Apparel Link to SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and ProductionMaterial ESG Issues: Human Rights - Supply Chain and E&S Impact ofProducts and Services

6Shape up orship out

Shipping �rms are under pressure as the International MaritimeOrganization adopted a resolution to cut sulphur and other emissions

Subindustry: ShippingLink to SDG 14 - Life Below WaterMaterial ESG Issues: Carbon - Own Opperations and Emissions, E�uentsand Waste

7 Banking onbiodiversity

Leading banks are incorporating biodiversity assessments into theirdecision-making process for debt �nancing

Subindustry: Regional BanksLink to SDG 15 - Life on LandMaterial ESG Issue: ESG Integration – Financials

8The gamechanger

Subindustry: Technology HardwareLink to SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean EnergyMaterial ESG Issue: Occupational Health and Safety

Batteries can help electricity grids regulate frequency and helprenewables compete with gas by facilitating capacity reserve

9 Big transitionsfrom big oil

Some oil and gas majors are investing in low-carbon products,including alternative energy assets, to diversify revenue streams

Subindustry: Multi-UtilitiesLink to SDG 13 - Climate ActionMaterial ESG Issue: E&S Impact of Products and Services

Insuring avolatile planet

Some reinsurers are already warning that climate change could renderproperty insurance unaffordable for large segments of the population

10Material ESG Issue: ESG Integration – FinancialsLink to SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities and CommunitiesSubindustry: Reinsurance

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