T. ROWE PRICE LAUNCHES BLUE BOND EMERGING MARKETS STRATEGY TO HELP CATALYZE FINANCE FOR A SUSTAINABLE BLUE ECONOMY
T. Rowe Price (NYSE:TROW) has launched the T. Rowe Price Emerging Markets Blue Economy Bond Strategy (T. Rowe Price Blue) in partnership with the International Finance Corporation (IFC). The strategy has secured initial commitments exceeding $200 million from investors including Xylem Inc. and Builders Vision.
The strategy will invest in corporate bonds from emerging markets that meet Blue Impact Investment Guidelines, supporting projects in marine ecosystem conservation, wastewater treatment, coastal climate adaptation, and clean water infrastructure. The initiative aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals 6 and 14 and is classified under Article 9 of the EU's SFDR.
The blue economy, focusing on sustainable use of ocean and freshwater resources, is projected to reach $3 trillion by 2030. The strategy will be co-managed by Samy Muaddi, Head of Emerging Markets Fixed Income, and Matt Lawton, Head of Impact Fixed Income.
T. Rowe Price (NYSE:TROW) ha lanciato, in collaborazione con l'International Finance Corporation (IFC), la Strategia Obbligazionaria dei Mercati Emergenti per l’Economia Blu (T. Rowe Price Blue). La strategia ha già ottenuto impegni iniziali superiori a 200 milioni di dollari da investitori come Xylem Inc. e Builders Vision.
Investirà in obbligazioni societarie di mercati emergenti che rispettano le Linee Guida di Blue Impact Investment, supportando progetti di conservazione degli ecosistemi marini, trattamento delle acque reflue, adattamento climatico costiero e infrastrutture per l’acqua pulita. L’iniziativa è in linea con gli Obiettivi di Sviluppo Sostenibile delle Nazioni Unite 6 e 14 ed è classificata ai sensi dell’Articolo 9 del SFDR dell’UE.
L’economia blu, che punta all’uso sostenibile delle risorse oceaniche e delle acque dolci, è stimata raggiungere $3 trilioni entro il 2030. La strategia sarà co-gestita da Samy Muaddi, Responsabile del Debito Emergente dei Mercati, e Matt Lawton, Responsabile del Debito a Impatto.
T. Rowe Price (NYSE:TROW) ha lanzado, en colaboración con la International Finance Corporation (IFC), la Estrategia de Bonos de Economía Azul de Mercados Emergentes de T. Rowe Price (T. Rowe Price Blue). La estrategia ha asegurado compromisos iniciales superiores a 200 millones de dólares de inversores como Xylem Inc. y Builders Vision.
Invertirá en bonos corporativos de mercados emergentes que cumplan las Directrices de Blue Impact Investment, apoyando proyectos de conservación de ecosistemas marinos, tratamiento de aguas residuales, adaptación climática costera e infraestructura de agua limpia. La iniciativa se alinea con los Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible 6 y 14 de la ONU y se clasifica bajo el Artículo 9 del SFDR de la UE.
La economía azul, centrada en el uso sostenible de los recursos oceánicos y de agua dulce, se proyecta alcanzar $3 billones para 2030. La estrategia será coadministrada por Samy Muaddi, Jefe de Renta Fija de Mercados Emergentes, y Matt Lawton, Jefe de Renta Fija de Impacto.
T. Rowe Price (NYSE:TROW)가 국제금융공사(IFC)와 협력하여 200백만 달러를 초과하는 초기 약정을 확보한 T. Rowe Price Emerging Markets Blue Economy Bond Strategy(T. Rowe Price Blue)를 출시했습니다. 투자자에는 Xylem Inc.와 Builders Vision이 포함됩니다.
이 전략은 Blue Impact Investment 가이드라인을 충족하는 신흥시장 기업들의 채권에 투자하여 해양 생태계 보전, 하수 처리, 연안 기후 적응, 맑은 물 인프라 프로젝트를 지원합니다. 이 이니셔티브는 UN 지속가능발전목표 6과 14에 부합하며 EU의 SFDR 제9조에 따라 분류됩니다.
해양과 담수 자원의 지속가능한 이용에 초점을 맞춘 파랑경제는 2030년까지 $3조에 이를 것으로 전망됩니다. 이 전략은 이머징마켓 고정수익의 책임자인 Samy Muaddi와 임팩트 고정수익 책임자인 Matt Lawton이 공동으로 관리합니다.
T. Rowe Price (NYSE:TROW) a lancé, en partenariat avec la International Finance Corporation (IFC), la Stratégie d’obligations des marchés émergents pour l’économie bleue de T. Rowe Price (T. Rowe Price Blue). La stratégie a assuré des engagements initiaux dépassant 200 millions de dollars de la part d’investisseurs tels que Xylem Inc. et Builders Vision.
Elle investira dans des obligations d’entreprises des marchés émergents répondant aux Directives Blue Impact Investment, soutenant des projets de conservation des écosystèmes marins, de traitement des eaux usées, d’adaptation climatique côtière et d’infrastructures pour l’eau potable. L’initiative s’aligne sur les Objectifs de Développement Durable 6 et 14 de l’ONU et est classifiée au titre de l’Article 9 du SFDR de l’UE.
L’économie bleue, axée sur l’utilisation durable des ressources océaniques et des eaux douces, devrait atteindre $3 trillions d’ici 2030. La stratégie sera co-gérée par Samy Muaddi, Responsable des Marchés Émergents à Revenu Fixe, et Matt Lawton, Responsable des Revenuss d’Impact à Fixe.
T. Rowe Price (NYSE:TROW) hat in Zusammenarbeit mit der International Finance Corporation (IFC) die T. Rowe Price Emerging Markets Blue Economy Bond Strategy (T. Rowe Price Blue) gestartet. Die Strategie hat erste Verpflichtungen von über 200 Millionen US-Dollar von Investoren wie Xylem Inc. und Builders Vision erhalten.
Die Strategie wird in Unternehmensanleihen aus Schwellenmärkten investieren, die den Blue Impact Investment Guidelines entsprechen, und Projekte zum Schutz mariner Ökosysteme, zur Abwasserbehandlung, zur Küstenanpassung an den Klimawandel und zur Infrastruktur für sauberes Wasser unterstützen. Die Initiative steht im Einklang mit den UN-Nachhaltigkeitszielen 6 und 14 und wird gemäß Artikel 9 der EU SFDR klassifiziert.
Die Blaue Wirtschaft, die eine nachhaltige Nutzung von Ozean- und Süßwasserressourcen fokussiert, wird voraussichtlich $3 Billionen bis 2030 erreichen. Die Strategie wird gemeinsam von Samy Muaddi, Head of Emerging Markets Fixed Income, und Matt Lawton, Head of Impact Fixed Income, geleitet.
T. Rowe Price (NYSE:TROW) أطلقت بالشراكة مع المؤسسة المالية الدولية (IFC) استراتيجية سندات الأسواق الناشئة للاقتصاد الأزرق (T. Rowe Price Blue). وقد راكمت الاستراتيجية تعهدات ابتدائية تزيد عن 200 مليون دولار من مستثمرين مثل Xylem Inc. وBuilders Vision.
ستستثمر الاستراتيجية في سندات الشركات من الأسواق الناشئة التي تلبي إرشادات Blue Impact Investment، داعمة مشاريع في حفظ النظم البحرية، معالجة مياه الصرف الصحي، التكيف المناخي الساحلي، وبنية تحتية للمياه النظيفة. تتماشى هذه المبادرة مع أهداف التنمية المستدامة للأمم المتحدة 6 و14 وتُصنف بموجب المادة 9 من SFDR الاتحاد الأوروبي.
الاقتصاد الأزرق، الذي يركز على الاستخدام المستدام لموارد المحيطات والمياه العذبة، من المتوقع أن يصل إلى $3 تريليون بحلول 2030. ستتولى الإدارة المشتركة للاستراتيجية سمّي موادي، رئيس قسم الدخل الثابت للأسواق الناشئة، ومات لوين، رئيس الدخل الثابت ذي التأثير.
T. Rowe Price (NYSE:TROW) 已与国际金融公司（IFC）合作推出 T. Rowe Price 新兴市场蓝色经济债券策略（T. Rowe Price Blue）。该策略已获得来自 Xylem Inc.、Builders Vision 等投资者的初始承诺超过2亿美元。
该策略将投资于符合 Blue Impact Investment 指南的新兴市场公司债券，支持海洋生态系统保护、废水处理、沿海气候适应和清洁水基础设施等项目。该倡议符合联合国可持续发展目标第6条和第14条，按欧盟 SFDR 第9条进行分类。
蓝色经济专注于海洋与淡水资源的可持续利用，预计到2030年将达到$3万亿美元。该策略将由新兴市场固定收益主管 Samy Muaddi 与影响力固定收益主管 Matt Lawton 共同管理。
- Secured over $200 million in initial commitments from major investors
- Targets blue economy market projected to reach $3 trillion by 2030
- Partnership with World Bank's IFC adds credibility and expertise
- Classified under highest sustainable investment standard (SFDR Article 9)
- Investments carry emerging markets risks and potential loss of principal
- Limited to qualified investment professionals only
- Subject to credit risk and interest rate risk
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T. Rowe Price's new $200M Blue Bond strategy expands ESG footprint but represents minimal near-term financial impact given the firm's scale.
T. Rowe Price has launched an innovative Emerging Markets Blue Economy Bond Strategy with over
The strategy targets corporate bonds from financial institutions and companies in emerging markets that meet specific "Blue Impact Investment Guidelines" developed jointly with IFC. These investments will fund projects in marine ecosystem conservation, wastewater treatment, coastal climate adaptation, and clean water infrastructure - aligning with UN Sustainable Development Goals 6 and 14.
The strategy's Article 9 classification under EU's Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation positions it in the highest tier of sustainable investments, potentially appealing to ESG-focused institutional investors. However, the
This launch demonstrates T. Rowe Price's continued expansion into specialized ESG products and emerging markets debt - areas with growth potential as the "blue economy" is projected to reach
For investors, this represents incremental product diversification rather than a significant revenue catalyst, given its modest initial size relative to T. Rowe Price's overall operations. The strategy's success will depend on performance, capital raising momentum, and broader institutional adoption of blue economy investments.
More than US
In addition to capital from IFC and T. Rowe Price, T. Rowe Price Blue has secured initial commitments from investors including Xylem Inc., a leading global water solutions company that empowers customers and communities to build a more water-secure world, and Builders Vision, a team of investors and philanthropists accelerating promising solutions across food & agriculture, energy and oceans. Altogether, funding thus far for T. Rowe Price Blue totals more than US
"The debut of T. Rowe Price Blue marks a significant step in addressing the need for sustainable water management and ocean preservation," said Eric Veiel Head of Global Investments and CIO, T. Rowe Price. "By aligning the strategy's investment objectives with specific water-related United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, we are not only mobilizing essential capital to protect and sustain our world's precious water resources, but we are also demonstrating our commitment to managing innovative and impactful investment strategies."
T. Rowe Price Blue will invest in corporate bonds issued by both financial institutions and real-sector companies in emerging markets that meet strict Blue Impact Investment Guidelines, developed jointly by T. Rowe Price and IFC. These investments will support projects including, but not limited to, marine ecosystem conservation, wastewater treatment, coastal climate adaptation, and clean water infrastructure.
"The launch of T. Rowe Price Blue is a pivotal step in building a stronger blue economy — one that safeguards water resources, drives investment, and creates quality jobs across emerging markets," said Mohamed Gouled, Vice President, Industries, IFC. "The strategy will directly benefit from IFC's Blue Finance Guidelines, which provide a clear framework for channeling capital into high-impact ocean and water projects. Together, they give investors both the investment products and roadmap to scale credible blue finance — transforming sustainable water management and ocean preservation into engines for resilience, employment, and long-term prosperity."
Water scarcity and ocean health are escalating global threats. According to the United Nations (UN), 2.2 billion people still lack access to safe drinking water, and over
The strategy is aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goals 6 and 14, which target clean water and healthy marine habitats, and is classified under Article 9 of the European Union's Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR)—the highest standard for sustainable investment. The blue economy, which includes sustainable use of ocean and freshwater resources, is projected to reach US
"The Blue Bond partnership with T. Rowe Price is a strategic step forward in building a more water-secure world," said Claudia Toussaint, Senior Vice President, Chief People and Sustainability Officer, Xylem. "It aligns with our purpose by empowering customers and communities to reduce water demand and protect vital ecosystems. By investing in solutions that deliver both environmental and economic returns, we're helping shape a future where sustainability drives growth."
"T. Rowe Price Blue is exactly the kind of differentiated investment strategy we need to create value for institutional investors while ensuring resilience for ocean ecosystems. We're energized by this collaboration, and it's strongly aligned with Builders Vision's commitment to catalyzing more capital into the blue economy," said Noelle Laing, Chief Investment Officer, Builders Vision. "With T. Rowe Price's established track record in emerging market debt and strong relationships with key stakeholders, this strategy is well positioned to accelerate the issuance of blue bonds. We look forward to seeing how it helps unlock the deeper institutional participation needed to transform the space."
T. Rowe Price's Samy Muaddi, Head of Emerging Markets Fixed Income, and Matt Lawton, Head of Impact Fixed Income, serve as co-portfolio managers of T. Rowe Price Blue. Both bring deep expertise in emerging markets and sustainable investments.
All investments are subject to market risk, including the possible loss of principal. Blue bonds carry investment risks, which include credit risk and interest rate risk. Emerging markets are less established than developed markets and therefore involve higher risks.
This press release is being furnished for general informational purposes only. For full terms and conditions please visit www.troweprice.com/BlueEconomy
NOTE TO JOURNALISTS
T. Rowe Price Blue is reserved for qualified investment professionals only and is not available for investment in all jurisdictions.
Samy Muaddi has been with T. Rowe Price since 2006, beginning his career an associate analyst in the Fixed Income division. In addition to his current role as head of Emerging Markets Fixed Income, Muaddi is portfolio manager of the firm's Emerging Markets Bond Strategy and co-manages the Global High Income Bond Strategies.
Matt Lawton joined T. Rowe Price in 2011 and has extensive expertise in analyzing investment-grade bond credit quality and managing fixed income portfolios. In addition to his current role as head of Impact, Fixed Income, Lawton manages the T. Rowe Price Global Impact Credit Strategy and the Global Impact Short Duration Bond Strategy.
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