Our Solutions

We offer a robust system of tools to support a global shift to sustainable rice farming

In collaboration with our key stakeholders and extensive network of partners, we created a comprehensive suite of tools to help farmers and value chain actors work together to drive a transformation in the global rice sector. Our tools unlock access to global market access for small rice farmers who sustainably manage their land, with systems for measuring compliance and everything in between. Our tools are regularly updated via an open and transparent stakeholder consultation process, overseen by the SRP Technical Committee.

SRP Standard for Sustainable Rice Cultivation

Enables farm-level adoption of proven climate-smart, sustainable best agricultural practices.

SRP Performance Indicators for Sustainable Rice Cultivation

Allows to measure sustainability impacts of any rice farming system, in alignment with the
SRP Standard.

SRP Brand Manual

Sets out principles and policies to communicate the SRP brand and uphold the brand value.

SRP Assurance Scheme

Provides framework to enable supply chain actors to de-risk their supply chains through audited evidence of compliance with

SRP Internal Management System Policy, Standard and Guidelines for Producer Groups

Gives guidance for producer groups towards effective and transparent organization and management.

SRP Chain of Custody Policy and Standard

Designed to guarantee traceability throughout the value chain.

The Sustainable Rice Platform’s System of Tools

Enabling farm-level adoption of sustainable practices

SRP Standard for Sustainable Rice Cultivation
The SRP Standard is the world’s first voluntary sustainability standard for rice. Designed to be inclusive, it incentivizes farmers from smallholders to large producers to shift to adopt proven climate-smart, sustainable best agricultural practices. This tool includes 41 basic on-farm requirements, organized under eight themes.

Measuring and monitoring impacts

SRP Performance Indicators for Sustainable Rice Cultivation
The SRP Performance Indicators selects 12 composite indicators to allow farmers, partners and researchers to measure the sustainability impacts of any rice farming system, and is aligned with the SRP Standard

Verifying compliance

SRP Assurance Scheme
The Assurance Scheme is based on the SRP Standard and provides a robust and credible framework to enable supply chain actors to de-risk their supply chains through audited evidence of compliance with the SRP Standard.

Ensuring traceability

SRP Chain of Custody Policy and Standard
Designed to guarantee traceability, the SRP Chain of Custody Policy and Standard specifies requirements for all applicant organizations in regard to sourcing, processing, labeling claims, and on-pack use of the SRP-Verified label.

Strengthening self-management of producer groups

SRP Internal Management System Policy, Standard and Guidelines for Producer Groups
This tool includes a set of procedures and processes to guide producer groups towards effective and transparent organization and management of the group. It serves as a foundation for strong self-assessment and internal assessment.

Communicating the brand

SRP Brand Manual
The SRP Brand Manual sets out principles and policies to uphold the SRP brand value and provides guidance for use of the SRP Organizational logo and SRP-Verified Label.

Get in touch with us.

Contact us with questions on our tools, or to submit comments, complaints or grievances on their use.

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