Blue Bonds: Unlocking the Blue Economy's Potential - Insights from Matt Lawton and Tongai Kunorubwe at T. Rowe Price 00:10:00
Matt Lawton Credit Impact Investing Portfolio Manager, T. Rowe Price Matt Lawton is a seasoned Credit Impact Investing Portfolio Manager at T. Rowe Price. With a deep commitment to sustainable finance, Matt focuses on identifying and managing investments that generate positive environmental and social impact alongside financial returns. His expertise in credit impact investing has positioned him as a key player in driving capital towards initiatives that promote sustainability and resilience. At T. Rowe Price, Matt is instrumental in advancing the integration of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations into the firm’s fixed income strategies, particularly through innovative financial instruments like blue bonds. Tongai Kunorubwe Head of ESG Fixed Income, T. Rowe Price Tongai Kunorubwe is the Head of ESG Fixed Income at T. Rowe Price, leading the firm's efforts in incorporating ESG principles into fixed income investments. With a strong background in sustainable finance, Tongai is dedicated to promoting investment strategies that address critical environmental and social issues. His work involves developing and implementing ESG frameworks that guide the firm's fixed income portfolios towards sustainability. Tongai's leadership has been pivotal in T. Rowe Price's exploration and adoption of blue bonds as a mechanism to finance projects aimed at improving ocean health and fostering the growth of the blue economy.