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.
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.