Governance & Social
Standards for corporate governance, social responsibility, ethics, compliance, risk management, and human rights, promoting responsible business practices.
Overview
Governance and social standards provide frameworks for responsible business conduct, ethical operations, and positive social impact. These standards address anti-bribery, compliance, social responsibility, diversity, and risk management.
Key standards include ISO 37001 for anti-bribery, ISO 37301 for compliance, ISO 26000 for social responsibility, ISO 31000 for risk management, and ISO 30415 for diversity and inclusion.
Benefits
- Enhanced corporate governance
- Ethical business practices
- Better risk management
- Regulatory compliance
- Stakeholder trust
- Social responsibility
- Inclusive workplace
Standards in this Category
ISO 31000
Risk Management Guidelines
Guidelines providing principles, a framework and a process for managing risk of any kind; guidance only, not intended for certification
ISO 26000
Social Responsibility
Guidance on social responsibility covering seven core subjects and seven principles; explicitly not a management system standard and not intended for certification
ISO 37001
✓ CertifiableAnti-Bribery Management Systems
Requirements for an anti-bribery management system, enabling organizations to prevent, detect and respond to bribery; second edition published 2025
ISO 37301
✓ CertifiableCompliance Management Systems
Certifiable requirements for a compliance management system, replacing the guidance-only ISO 19600:2014
ISO 30415
Human Resource Management - Diversity and Inclusion
Guidance on diversity and inclusion for organizations, structured around the employment lifecycle and extending to products, services and stakeholder relationships.