Impact Investing & ESG Commitment
Profit With Purpose
Agrarius is proud to lead South Africa's agricultural transformation through ESG-aligned impact investing. We finance projects that advance environmental stewardship, social inclusion, and economic sustainability across rural communities. By investing in Agrarius, you support a systemically important sector that strengthens food security, creates jobs, and drives innovation in sustainable farming.
Agrarius’ mission is closely aligned with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):
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No Poverty: Agrarius funds agriculture businesses in underserved rural areas, creating jobs, increasing incomes for farmers, and stimulating rural economies.
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No Hunger: By investing in crop and livestock production and innovation, Agrarius improves food availability and supports long-term food security through scalable, efficient farming.
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Renewable Energy: While not an energy provider, Agrarius promotes climate-smart agriculture, including clean energy use in farming operations and reduced emissions.
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Responsible Consumption: Agrarius follows a circular economy model, financing sustainable, low-waste agribusinesses and ensuring ESG compliance in its investments.
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Life Below Water: Through sustainable land and water use practices, Agrarius reduces agricultural runoff, indirectly protecting aquatic ecosystems.
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Life On Land: Agrarius supports regenerative farming, biodiversity, and climate-resilient crops, ensuring healthy soils and long-term land productivity.
Agrarius utilises a proprietary sustainability rating model aligned with the FAO’s global SAFA standards to evaluate the environmental, social, and economic impact of every potential investment.
Our Impact Pillars
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Environmental: sustainable, low-carbon farming systems.
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Social: job creation and rural economic empowerment.
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Governance: independent verification and transparent oversight.
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Development: supporting smallholder farmers and inclusive growth.