Governance

Rivanna Natural Designs, Inc. is a for-profit corporation, founded on July 3, 2001, under the Virginia Stock Corporation Act (Title 13.1, Chapter 9). The company was established with the authority to issue 5,000 shares of common stock. Crystal A. Mario, the company's sole founder, director, and shareholder, was issued 100 shares of stock at incorporation.

Benefit Corporation Status

On July 1, 2011, the day that Benefit Corporation legislation took effect in the Commonwealth of Virginia, Rivanna amended its Articles of Incorporation to become a Virginia Benefit Corporation (Article 22, Chapter 9). In our amended articles, we stated that the company’s primary purpose is to design, manufacture, and distribute awards and giftware while considering the impact of its decisions on all stakeholders, including employees, suppliers, community, and the environment—not just shareholders.

As required by law, Rivanna provides an annual narrative report describing our pursuit of public benefit, measurable outcomes, and any barriers to progress.

View our most recent Impact Report.

Capital Structure

On November 10, 2015, in alignment with our public benefit mission, the company amended its Articles to authorize two classes of stock:
- 2,550 shares of Voting Common (Class A)
- 2,450 shares of Non-voting Common (Class B)

On January 1, 2016, 24 shares of Class B stock were issued to Gretchen A. Wirth, Vice President of Business Development, in recognition of her valuable contributions to the company.

Statement of Beneficial Ownership

As of January 1, 2016, Rivanna Natural Designs, Inc. has 124 shares of common stock outstanding:
- Crystal A. Mario, founder, CEO, and sole director, owns 100 shares of Voting Class A common stock. She is a U.S. citizen and resident of Virginia.
- Gretchen A. Wirth, Vice President of Business Development, owns 24 shares of Non-voting Class B common stock. She is a U.S. citizen and resident of California.

Any changes in beneficial ownership will be disclosed on this page within 30 days of occurrence.

Why This Statement Matters

We believe transparent corporate ownership is critical to ethical business. Anonymous ownership structures have been linked to fraud, corruption, and environmental abuse. According to the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s 2024 National Strategy for Combating Terrorist and Other Illicit Financing, the lack of beneficial ownership transparency is “the single most important gap in the U.S. anti-money laundering regime.” 

Even as federal rules regarding beneficial ownership transparency continue to evolve, we voluntarily disclose our ownership—because transparency builds trust, strengthens supply chains, and supports accountability to all stakeholders.

Board of Directors

Rivanna currently does not maintain a formal Board of Directors or outside governing body. We welcome inquiries from stakeholders interested in participating in a future Advisory Board.

Core Labor Requirements Policy

As a Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC®) Chain of Custody supplier (FSC-C019049) and a Certified B Corporation, Rivanna is committed to upholding the five FSC Core Labour Requirements: (1) no child labor, (2) no forced or compulsory labor, (3) no discrimination in employment or occupation, (4) freedom of association and effective recognition of collective bargaining, and (5) compliance with occupational health and safety requirements for relevant activities.

We apply these principles across our operations while honoring the rights and obligations established under national and state law.

1. No Child Labor 

• We do not use child labor.
• We do not employ workers below the age of 15, or below the minimum age defined by national, state, or local law—whichever is higher—except where law permits the employment of 13–15-year-olds for light work that does not interfere with schooling or harm health or development. Such work is permitted only outside school hours and during daylight.
• Coworkers under 18 may not be employed in hazardous or heavy work, except for approved training consistent with applicable laws.
• We prohibit the worst forms of child labor, both within our operations and throughout our supply chain.

2. No Forced or Compulsory Labor

We prohibit all forms of forced, bonded, trafficked, or compulsory labor.
Our employment relationships are entirely voluntary and based on mutual consent, without threat of penalty. We maintain zero tolerance for any practice indicative of forced labor, including but not limited to:

• Physical or sexual violence
• Bonded labor
• Withholding of wages, employment fees, or deposits
• Restriction of mobility or movement
• Retention of passports or identity documents
• Threats of denunciation to authories

3. No Discrimination in Employment or Occupation

Our Respectful Workplace Principle provides the framework ensuring that all employment practices are fair, equitable, and non-discriminatory. We do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, political opinion, national or social origin, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic.

4. Freedom of Association and Effective Recognition of the Right to Collective Bargaining

• Coworkers have the right to establish or join worker organizations of their choosing.
• We respect the autonomy of such organizations to draw up their own constitutions and rules.
• Coworkers may engage in lawful activities related to forming, joining, or assisting worker organizations—or choose not to do so—without fear of discrimination, retaliation, or penalty.
• If coworkers choose to form a lawfully established organization, we commit to negotiating in good faith with their duly elected representatives, with the goal of reaching a collective bargaining agreement.

5. Occupational Health and Safety

We maintain safe and healthy working conditions and comply with applicable occupational health and safety laws.For any contractors supporting activities relevant to FSC requirements, we ensure they also meet minimum OHS standards consistent with FSC expectations.