# ISO 37000: Governance of organisations

> Principles for effective, ethical and accountable governance by boards and governing bodies.

URL: https://securei3.com/standards/iso-37000/
Category: Governance, risk & compliance: Guidance standard
Provider: Secure iQube (independent consultancy; ISO certificates are issued by accredited certification bodies; SOC and ISAE reports by licensed CPA and audit firms, which Secure iQube can arrange through partner firms)


ISO 37000:2021 sets out principles for governing bodies, purpose, value generation, strategy, oversight, accountability, stakeholder engagement, leadership, data and decisions, risk governance, social responsibility and viability. It anchors the ISO 37000 governance series, including ISO 37001, 37002 and 37301. We run governance reviews and board effectiveness work against it.

## Who it is for

- Boards, governing bodies and company secretaries
- Family businesses and listed companies

## Benefits

- A structured board governance review
- Links to anti-bribery, compliance and whistleblowing systems

## How Secure iQube helps

1. **Maturity review**: Assess current practice against the guidance and agree what good looks like for your organisation.
2. **Framework design**: Translate the principles into a practical framework, roles and tools that fit your existing management systems.
3. **Embedding**: Workshops and coaching so teams apply the framework in day-to-day decisions.
4. **Review and reporting**: Periodic reviews and reporting that show progress to leadership and stakeholders.

## Frequently asked questions

### Is ISO 37000 certifiable?

No. It is guidance for governing bodies. Certifiable standards in the series include ISO 37001 and ISO 37301.

Related: https://securei3.com/standards/iso-37301/, https://securei3.com/standards/iso-37001/, https://securei3.com/standards/iso-37002/

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