ISO 37000:2021 — Governance of Organizations
ISO 37000:2021 provides guidance on the governance of organizations. It establishes principles and key aspects of practice to guide governing bodies in fulfilling their governance responsibilities. Covers purpose and value generation, oversight strategy, stakeholder engagement, societal responsibility, accountability, and performance monitoring. Applicable to all types of organizations regardless of type, size, or sector.
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Framework Domains (8)
Enabling Principle: Leadership
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| ISO-37000-12.1 | Ethical and effective leadership |
| ISO-37000-12.2 | Leadership appointments |
| ISO-37000-12.3 | Leadership development and succession |
Enabling Principle: Stakeholder Engagement
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| ISO-37000-11.1 | Stakeholder identification |
| ISO-37000-11.2 | Stakeholder engagement mechanisms |
| ISO-37000-11.3 | Stakeholder responsiveness |
Enabling Principles: Data and Decisions, Risk Governance, Social Responsibility, Viability
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| ISO-37000-13.1 | Data and decisions |
| ISO-37000-14.1 | Risk governance |
| ISO-37000-14.2 | Risk appetite and tolerance |
| ISO-37000-15.1 | Social responsibility and ethical behaviour |
| ISO-37000-16.1 | Organizational viability and sustainability |
Foundational Principle: Accountability
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| ISO-37000-10.1 | Accountability framework |
| ISO-37000-10.2 | Transparency and reporting |
| ISO-37000-10.3 | Governing body accountability |
Foundational Principle: Oversight
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| ISO-37000-9.1 | Performance oversight |
| ISO-37000-9.2 | Compliance oversight |
| ISO-37000-9.3 | Delegation and oversight of management |
Foundational Principle: Strategy
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| ISO-37000-8.1 | Strategy direction |
| ISO-37000-8.2 | Strategy engagement |
| ISO-37000-8.3 | Strategy monitoring |
Foundational Principle: Value Generation
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| ISO-37000-7.1 | Value model |
| ISO-37000-7.2 | Value creation oversight |
| ISO-37000-7.3 | Balancing stakeholder interests in value generation |
Primary Governance Principle: Purpose
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| ISO-37000-6.1 | Purpose definition |
| ISO-37000-6.2 | Purpose communication |
| ISO-37000-6.3 | Purpose alignment |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is ISO 37000:2021 — Governance of Organizations?
ISO 37000:2021 — Governance of Organizations is a compliance framework from International (ISO) with 8 domains and 26 controls. ISO 37000:2021 provides guidance on the governance of organizations. It establishes principles and key aspects of practice to guide governing bodies in fulfilling their governance responsibilities. Covers purpose and value generation, oversight strategy, stakeholder engagement, societal responsibility, accountability, and performance monitoring. Applicable to all types of organizations regardless of type, size, or sector. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does ISO 37000:2021 — Governance of Organizations have?
ISO 37000:2021 — Governance of Organizations has 26 controls organised across 8 domains. The largest domains are Enabling Principles: Data and Decisions, Risk Governance, Social Responsibility, Viability (5 controls), Enabling Principle: Leadership (3 controls), Enabling Principle: Stakeholder Engagement (3 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does ISO 37000:2021 — Governance of Organizations map to?
ISO 37000:2021 — Governance of Organizations maps to 476 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are NIST AI Risk Management Framework (AI RMF 1.0) (23% coverage), NIST AI 600-1 Generative AI Profile (23% coverage), TNFD Recommendations (23% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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