Responsibility

OUR Values

Mariia Capital is committed to disciplined, responsible investing underpinned by rigorous governance and fiduciary integrity.

Responsibility

  • Mariia Capital has a clear understanding of responsibility towards investors, shareholders, employees and the general public.
  • For Mariia Capital, Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) focuses on aligning strategic goals with a robust risk framework, addressing agricultural-specific risks (like weather, market volatility, and disease), and ensuring adherence to relevant financial, environmental, and food safety regulations. 
  • This involves the clear board-level policies, implementing controls for operational and supply chain risks, ensuring transparency in financial and ESG reporting, and adopting technology for continuous monitoring and risk mitigation.

Governance

  • Mariia Capital’s strategic alignment defines how the company’s investment strategy aligns with its overall business objectives and the volatile dynamics of the agricultural market.
  • Mariia Capital’s Committee and Management oversight establishes clear responsibilities for the Committee Members, Directors and Senior Management to oversee risk and compliance functions, ensuring they integrate into strategic decision-making.
  • Ethical Conduct: Foster a culture of ethical conduct and responsible investment, encouraging balanced risk-taking behavior and learning from mistakes to improve operations.

Risk Management

Mariia Capital identifies specific natural capital risks including:
  • Market Risks: Price volatility for commodities, shifts in consumer demand, and global market access.
  • Environmental & Climate Risks: Impact of natural disasters, climate change, and disease outbreaks on crop yields and livestock.
  • Operational & Supply Chain Risks: Production disruptions, input availability, and logistics challenges.
  • Political & Regulatory Risks: Changes in tariffs, trade policies, subsidies, and export laws.
ESG Risks: 
  • Mariia Capital evaluates and manages risks related to environmental sustainability, social responsibility, and governance, particularly the risk of “greenwashing”.
  • Mariia Capital utilises risk quantification & monitoring.
  • Mariia Capital utilizes best practice tools to quantify the potential impact of violations and continuously monitor key performance indicators to detect anomalies and potential breaches. 

Compliance

  • Mariia Capital ensures regulatory adherence with a complex web of local, national, and international regulations governing agriculture, food safety, environmental impact, and financial reporting.
  • Mariia Capital ensures financial transparency by implementing robust financial reporting to maintain transparency with investors and meet economic development goals.
  • Mariia Capital maintains data security and privacy by implementing cybersecurity frameworks to protect sensitive financial and operational data.
  • Mariia Capital promotes a proactive compliance culture shifting from a reactive “box-ticking” approach to a proactive culture of continuous improvement and regulatory engagement, by working with regulators as trusted partners.