OECD/G20 Principles of Corporate Governance
The OECD/G20 Principles of Corporate Governance provide an internationally recognized benchmark for corporate governance. First issued in 1999, revised in 2004 and 2015, with latest revision in 2023. Cover the governance framework, rights of shareholders, institutional investors, stakeholder role, disclosure, and board responsibilities.
OECD/G20 Principles of Corporate Governance is a compliance framework from International with 8 domains and 8 controls that map to 4 other frameworks. The largest domains are Board Composition and Function (1 controls), Board Responsibilities (1 controls), Corporate Governance Framework Foundation (1 controls). Every control below carries what it requires and what an assessor expects to see.
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Framework Domains (8)
Board Composition and Function
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| OECDCG-7 | Board Composition, Independence, Diversity, Remuneration, Evaluation |
Board Responsibilities
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| OECDCG-6 | Board Responsibilities: Strategic Guidance, Effective Monitoring, Accountability |
Corporate Governance Framework Foundation
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| OECDCG-1 | Effective Corporate Governance Framework Legal + Regulatory Foundation |
Disclosure and Transparency
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| OECDCG-5 | Disclosure: Material Information, Financial Reporting, Sustainability, and Audit |
Institutional Investors and Markets
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| OECDCG-3 | Institutional Investors, Stock Markets, Insider Trading, and Other Intermediaries |
Shareholder Rights and Equitable Treatment
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| OECDCG-2 | Rights and Equitable Treatment of Shareholders and Key Ownership Functions |
Stakeholder Role and Whistleblower
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| OECDCG-4 | Role of Stakeholders and Whistleblower Protection |
Sustainability and Forward-Looking
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| OECDCG-8 | Sustainability Oversight, Climate, ESG Integration, and Forward-Looking Governance |
Your Compliance Coverage
If you comply with OECD/G20 Principles of Corporate Governance, you already cover:
ISO 37000:2021
63%
5 controls mapped
Compare →Argyris Double-Loop Learning
63%
5 controls mapped
Compare →COSO Internal Control - Integrated Framework (2013)
38%
3 controls mapped
Compare →+ 1 more: Hersey & Blanchard Situational Leadership Model (25%)
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What is OECD/G20 Principles of Corporate Governance and who does it apply to?
OECD/G20 Principles of Corporate Governance is a compliance framework from International with 8 domains and 8 controls. The OECD/G20 Principles of Corporate Governance provide an internationally recognized benchmark for corporate governance. First issued in 1999, revised in 2004 and 2015, with latest revision in 2023. Cover the governance framework, rights of shareholders, institutional investors, stakeholder role, disclosure, and board responsibilities. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
What does OECD/G20 Principles of Corporate Governance actually require?
OECD/G20 Principles of Corporate Governance has 8 controls organised across 8 domains. The largest domains are Board Composition and Function (1 controls), Board Responsibilities (1 controls), Corporate Governance Framework Foundation (1 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
If I already comply with another framework, how much of OECD/G20 Principles of Corporate Governance do I already cover?
OECD/G20 Principles of Corporate Governance maps to 4 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are ISO 37000:2021 (63% coverage), Argyris Double-Loop Learning (63% coverage), COSO Internal Control - Integrated Framework (2013) (38% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
How do I implement OECD/G20 Principles of Corporate Governance?
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