GTPS - Brazilian Roundtable on Sustainable Livestock was created in late 2007 and formally constituted in June 2009. It consists of representatives from different sectors that make up the value chain of cattle production in Brazil. Attended by representatives of industries and industry organizations, associations of farmers, retailers, banks, civil society organizations, research centers and universities. The goal of the RT is to discuss and formulate, in a transparent manner, principles, standards and common practices to be adopted by the sector, which contribute to the development of a sustainable cattle ranching, socially just, environmentally friend and economically viable. In this context, the involvement of all segments that make up the value chain, and also civil society is fundamental to achieving this goal.