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Transforming World

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Ageing
Big Data
Bottom Billions
Climate Change
Cybersecurity
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Education
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Energy Storage
eSports
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Future Human
Future Mobility
Future Work
Hydrogen
Millenials + Gen Z
Obesity & Wellness
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Post-COVID World
Public Infrastructure
Robots
Safety
Sharing Economy
Smart Cities
Space
Total Reality
Waste
Water

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Sustainable Development Goals

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No Poverty
Zero Hunger
Good Health and Well-Being
Quality Education
Gender Equality
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Decent Work and Economic Growth
Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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Sustainable Cities and Communities
Responsible Consumption and Production
Climate Action
Life Below Water
Life on Land
Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
Partnerships

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ESG Leaders in Healthcare
ESG Leaders in Industrials
ESG Leaders in Materials
ESG Leaders in Real Estate
ESG Leaders in Information Technology
ESG Leaders in Utilities

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Opportunities in Green Building
Opportunities in Renewable Energy
Packaging Materials & Waste
Product Carbon Footprint
Raw Material Sourcing
Toxic Emissions & Waste
Water Stress

Social leaders

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Access to Financing
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Community Relations
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Consumer Financial Protection
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Human Capital Development
Insuring Health & Demographic Risk
Labor Management
Opportunities In Nutrition & Health
Privacy & Data Security
Product Safety & Quality
Responsible Investment
Supply Chain Labor Standards

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Corporate Governance

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Transforming World

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Transforming World uses proprietary research from BofA Global Research to help you find investment ideas related to issues, trends and opportunities reshaping the world around us.
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  • Millennial and Gen Z
  • Big Data
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