Governance, risk & compliance / Guidance standard

ISO 37000: Governance of organisations

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

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

What you gain

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

How we help you apply it

  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.

ISO 37000 questions

Is ISO 37000 certifiable?
No. It is guidance for governing bodies. Certifiable standards in the series include ISO 37001 and ISO 37301.

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