Impact investments
Impact investments are investments with the intention to generate positive, measurable social and/or environmental impact alongside a financial return. These investments can be public or private investments and target a range of returns.
UVic believes that impact investing is important as, in addition to allowing investors to generate financial returns while also creating positive social and environmental change, it also helps address global challenges like poverty, inequality, and climate change by directing capital toward projects that create sustainable solutions.
In 2025, we increased our target from 25% to 30% of the working capital investments in impact investments that align with the university’s responsible investment goals. Our progress in reaching this target can be found in the annual Responsible Investment Reports.