IMPACT INVESTING

Invest in companies which make an impact


We believe we can generate both compelling investment returns and social and environmental impacts for our investors.

Invest on the right side of societal and environmental change

Why should we consider impact investing? We are living in a time of environmental and societal change that is defining a generation. Therefore it is increasingly important to ensure our investments are aligned to changing expectations around sustainability and fairness. 

More and more investors are clearly inclined towards sustainability; but impact investing goes further. It identifies companies on the right side of change that are delivering environmental and social impact, as well as positive financial return.

As impact investors, we believe we have a unique opportunity to play a key role in helping deliver positive outcomes that the world is increasingly seeking — partnering with clients, investors, and business interests in the process. 

"Impact is about the present, but includes dimensions of change and persistence. Impact requires conscious action, skilled execution and the commitment of additionality."

Investing in Sustainable Solutions​

  • We align our investments with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, to direct capital toward specific impact outcomes
  • We incorporate ESG factors into our investment analysis and base each investment decision on a material and measurable positive impact thesis

Forward-looking and Resilient​

  • We apply a forward-looking mindset and a perspective on change, in order to seek positive impact and potential financial returns for our clients
  • We identify inefficiencies embedded in markets by combining our active and high conviction approach, with our traditional and responsible investment research capability

Active Influence
 

  • We commit to using our scale and resources to promote and progress the impact agenda via active ownership and impact-oriented company engagement
  • We adopt an outcome-oriented approach to active ownership and report on progress regularly

How we view impact investing

Find out how we view impact investing as a way to drive environmental and societal change.

Spotlight on Global Impact Equity

Our Global Impact Equity Strategy has a dual mandate that aims to deliver both benchmark outperformance and positive environmental or social impact

VIDEO

Hear our Portfolio Manager

Hari Balkrishna talks about impact investing and what it means to him.

IMPACT STATEMENT

T. Rowe Price Global Impact Equity Strategy


IMPACT BEYOND THE OBVIOUS

2021 Annual Impact Report

Strategy Spotlight

T. Rowe Price Strategy Focus on Global Impact Equity

Strategy Summary


Q&A

Meet the Manager

Q&A with Hari Balkrishna, Portfolio Manager on why he believes the market is ready for investors seeking to make a more active and conscious choice to favor companies that can delivery positive environmental and social impact.


Q&A

Impact Investing: investing in an era of change

Q&A with Hari Balkrishna, Portfolio Manager on our approach to impact investing, and the opportunities and challenges that lie in this increasingly popular asset class.

Spotlight on Global Impact Credit

Our Global Impact Credit Strategy aims to invest in companies that create positive and measurable impact whilst also seeking outperformance 

VIDEO

Hear our Portfolio Manager

Matt Lawton talks about Fixed Income impact investing and the opportunities in this asset class.

Q&A

Meet the manager

Q&A with Matt Lawton, Portfolio Manager on his professional and personal motivations in managing an impact credit strategy. 


ARTICLE

Impact Investing in Credit: Debunking Four Common Misconceptions

We attempt to debunk four popular myths about impact investing, as well as showing how T. Rowe Price’s Global Impact Credit Strategy addresses them.


ANNUAL REPORT

Global Impact Credit Strategy Annual Report

Our inaugural impact annual report articulates the decisions we have taken in the context of our core investment principles. Specifically, it aims to share with you the impact that those decisions have made on our environment and society​.


IMPACT STATEMENT

T. Rowe Price Global Impact Credit Strategy


IMPACT REPORT

T. Rowe Price Global Impact Credit Strategy

General Portfolio Risks

Capital risk - the value of your investment will vary and is not guaranteed. It will be affected by changes in the exchange rate between the base currency of the portfolio and the currency in which you subscribed, if different. ESG and Sustainability risk - May result in a material negative impact on the value of an investment and performance of the portfolio. Equity risk – in general, equities involve higher risks than bonds or money market instruments. Geographic concentration risk – to the extent that a portfolio invests a large portion of its assets in a particular geographic area, its performance will be more strongly affected by events within that area. Hedging risk – a portfolio's attempts to reduce or eliminate certain risks through hedging may not work as intended. Investment portfolio risk – investing in portfolios involves certain risks an investor would not face if investing in markets directly. Management risk – the investment manager or its designees may at times find their obligations to a portfolio to be in conflict with their obligations to other investment portfolios they manage (although in such cases, all portfolios will be dealt with equitably). Operational risk – operational failures could lead to disruptions of portfolio operations or financial losses.

Latest Insights

February 2023 / INVESTMENT INSIGHTS

The Importance of Additionality in Impact Investing

The Importance of Additionality in Impact Investing

The Importance of Additionality in Impact...

Additionality can accelerate and strengthen impact investing.

By Matthew Lawton

Matthew Lawton Portfolio Manager, Global Impact Credit Strategy

January 2023 / MARKETS & ECONOMY

Global Impact Credit - One Year On

Global Impact Credit - One Year On

Global Impact Credit - One Year On

Reflecting on a year of impact investing and what’s next.

By Matthew Lawton

Matthew Lawton Portfolio Manager, Global Impact Credit Strategy

November 2022 / INVESTMENT INSIGHTS

What Next for Diversity in the Boardroom?

What Next for Diversity in the Boardroom?

What Next for Diversity in the Boardroom?

Beyond gender: Diversity through a multidimensional lens.

By Jocelyn Brown

Jocelyn Brown Head of Governance, EMEA and APAC

September 2022 / INVESTMENT INSIGHTS

2022 Aggregate Proxy Voting Summary

2022 Aggregate Proxy Voting Summary

2022 Aggregate Proxy Voting Summary

A closer look at key trends in T. Rowe Price’s proxy voting activity over the past...

By Donna Anderson & Jocelyn Brown

By Donna Anderson & Jocelyn Brown

August 2022 / INVESTMENT INSIGHTS

Meet Hari Balkrishna

Meet Hari Balkrishna

Meet Hari Balkrishna

Portfolio Manager, Global Impact Equity Strategy

By Harishankar Balkrishna

Harishankar Balkrishna Portfolio Manager, Global Impact Equity Strategy

T. Rowe Price Global Impact Equity Fund

I Class

Dual mandate portfolio which seeks both long-term capital appreciation as well as seeking to have a positive effect on the environment and society by investing in companies whose current or future business activities are expected to generate a positive impact under one of the following three impact pillars ("Impact Pillars"):

  • Climate and resources;
  • Social equity and quality of life; and
  • Sustainable innovation and productivity.

*The Management Fee for the T. Rowe Price Global Impact Equity Fund - I Class is 0.99% p.a. and the Indirect Cost is 0.00% p.a. Full details of other fees and charges are available within the Fund's Product Disclosure Statement and Reference Guide.

INCEPTION DATE

29 March 2021

BASE CURRENCY

AUD

MANAGEMENT FEE & COSTS*

0.99% p.a.

APIR CODE

ETL6342AU

BENCHMARK

MSCI All Country World ex Australia Index (net of withholding tax)

*The Management Fee for the T. Rowe Price Global Impact Equity Fund - I Class is 0.99% p.a. and the Indirect Cost is 0.00% p.a. Full details of other fees and charges are available within the Fund's Product Disclosure Statement and Reference Guide.

Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.

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*Investment returns are not guaranteed

T. Rowe Price Global Impact Equity Fund has been certified by the Responsible Investment Association Australasia according to the strict operational and disclosure practices required under the Responsible Investment Certification Program. See www.responsiblereturns.com.au for details. The Responsible Investment Certification Program does not constitute financial product advice. Neither the Certification Symbol nor RIAA recommends to any person that any financial product is a suitable investment or that returns are guaranteed. Appropriate professional advice should be sought prior to making an investment decision. RIAA does not hold an Australian Financial Services Licence.

Important Information

Equity Trustees Limited (“Equity Trustees”) (ABN: 46 004 031 298, AFSL: 240975) is a subsidiary of EQT Holdings Limited (ABN: 22 607 797 615), a publicly listed company on the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX:EQT). Equity Trustees and T. Rowe Price Australia Limited ("TRPAU") (ABN: 13 620 668 895, AFSL: 503741) are, respectively, the responsible entity and investment manager of the T. Rowe Price Australian Unit Trusts. Available in Australia for Wholesale Clients only.

A Target Market Determination for each T. Rowe Price Australian Unit Trust (or class of units in a Trust) is available here (www.eqt.com.au/insto). A Target Market Determination is a document which is required to be made available from 5 October 2021. It describes who the financial product is likely to be appropriate for (i.e. the target market), and any conditions around how the product can be distributed to investors. It also describes the events or circumstances where Equity Trustees Limited, the responsible entity of the T. Rowe Price Australian Unit Trusts may need to review the Target Market Determination for the financial product.

Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The price of any fund may go up or down. Investment involves risk including a possible loss to the principal amount invested. For general information purposes only, does not take into account the investment objectives, financial situation or needs of any particular investor. For further details, please refer to each fund's product disclosure statement and reference guide which are available from Equity Trustees (www.eqt.com.au/insto) or TRPAU (www.troweprice.com.au).

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