Episode 96: Why Impact Investing Goes Beyond Green Bonds

Join host Stewart Foley as he welcomes Matt Lawton, Portfolio Manager at T. Rowe Price, to the InsuranceAUM.com Podcast for an in-depth exploration of impact investing in public fixed income. Matt shares how impact strategies align financial returns with measurable environmental and social outcomes, highlighting the distinctions between impact investing and ESG.

This episode delves into green bonds, the pitfalls of greenwashing, and how insurers can navigate the growing universe of labeled and non-labeled impact bonds. With a focus on tailoring strategies to insurers' specific needs, Matt explains how impact investing complements traditional investment-grade fixed-income allocations while addressing critical climate and sustainability challenges.