A standard for the responsible wheat industry.
RTRW Foundation convenes farmers, millers, traders, industry leaders and civil society to advance globally credible standards that make wheat production sustainable, transparent and equitable.
Stewards of a sustainable wheat economy.
Wheat feeds over a third of humanity. Yet its production sits at the intersection of climate pressure, water scarcity, soil degradation and rural livelihoods. The Round Table On Responsible Wheat (RTRW) Foundation is a multi-stakeholder, not-for-profit organisation that exists to change that trajectory.
We build the standards, certification systems, accreditation frameworks and training infrastructure that allow the global wheat value chain — from smallholder farms to industrial mills — to operate with environmental integrity, social fairness and economic resilience.
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Four pillars of responsible wheat.
The RTRW Sustainable Wheat Production Standard is built on four interlocking pillars — together defining what it means to grow wheat responsibly.
Environment
Soil health, biodiversity, water stewardship, responsible agrochemical use and climate-smart practices across the wheat growing cycle.
Social
Human rights, fair labour, gender equity, community well-being and the dignified inclusion of smallholders and rural workers.
Management & Ethics
Sound farm management systems, legal compliance, transparency, integrity and ethical business conduct across the value chain.
Quality
Food safety, hygienic handling, residue management, traceability and the consistent delivery of wholesome, high-quality wheat.
Sustainability, ESG and responsible production — embedded in every grain.
The RTRW Standard is purpose-built to align wheat production with the world's most pressing sustainability and ESG priorities — giving producers, buyers and investors a credible framework to act on climate, nature, people and governance.
Sustainability at the Farm
Soil regeneration, water stewardship, biodiversity, integrated pest management and climate-smart wheat practices.
ESG Alignment
Auditable Environmental, Social and Governance criteria designed for corporate disclosure, investor diligence and supply-chain reporting.
SDG Contribution
Direct contribution to UN SDGs — Zero Hunger, Decent Work, Responsible Consumption, Climate Action and Life on Land.
Traceability & Trust
Chain-of-Custody from farm to fork — independent third-party verification through accredited Certification Bodies.
Join the round table.
Whether you grow it, mill it, trade it, finance it, or eat it — your seat is at this table. Become part of the most influential coalition driving responsibility into the wheat industry.