Governance Framework
ISO 37000: Governance of Organizations
The international standard that defines the principles of good organizational governance. Put them into practice with the Snap Compliance ecosystem.
Request a demoWhat is ISO 37000?
ISO 37000:2021 is the first international standard to provide guidance on the governance of organizations. It sets out universal principles for the governing body to steer the organization toward a clear purpose, generating value in a sustainable and responsible way.
Unlike specific standards such as ISO 37001 (anti-bribery management systems), ISO 37000 is the umbrella framework that connects purpose, strategy, risk, ethics, and accountability into a coherent governance system.
Key principles of ISO 37000
Among the principles the standard proposes for effective governance are:
Purpose
Define and pursue a clear organizational purpose that guides every governance decision.
Value generation
Create sustainable value for the organization and its stakeholders over time.
Strategy
Align strategy with purpose and responsibly oversee its execution.
Oversight
Continuously monitor performance, risk, and regulatory compliance.
Accountability
Assign clear responsibilities and account transparently to stakeholders.
Risk governance
Embed risk management into decision-making, aligned with ISO 31000.
How Snap Compliance operationalizes ISO 37000
Snap Compliance turns ISO 37000 principles into practice: Compliance Agent digitizes corporate governance and legal documentation; Risk Copilot embeds risk governance with artificial intelligence; and the Fortaleza GRC Program centralizes oversight, training, and accountability in a single ecosystem.
Talk to an expertFrequently asked questions about ISO 37000
What is the difference between ISO 37000 and ISO 37001?
ISO 37000 is the overarching framework for the governance of organizations: it defines the principles for directing and overseeing an organization. ISO 37001 is a specific, certifiable anti-bribery management system standard. ISO 37000 sets the framework; ISO 37001 certifies concrete anti-bribery controls.
Is ISO 37000 certifiable?
No. ISO 37000:2021 is a guidance standard, so it is not certifiable. It offers principles and guidance on good governance; for certification there are specific standards such as ISO 37001.
How does Snap Compliance help apply ISO 37000?
Snap Compliance operationalizes ISO 37000 principles with Compliance Agent (corporate governance and documentation), Risk Copilot (AI-driven risk governance), and the Fortaleza GRC Program (oversight, training, and accountability) in a single ecosystem.
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From Law 21.719 Data Protection in Chile to Law 155-17 in Dominican Republic. Automatic parameterization and regional support.
Chile
Law 21.595 • UAF Law 19.913
Costa Rica
SUGEF 13-19 • Law 8204
Panama
Law 23 • SBP Agreements
Dominican Rep.
Law 155-17 • IDECOOP Standard
Colombia
SAGRILAFT • SARLAFT 4.0
Peru
SPLAFT • SBS / UIF
Mexico
Fintech Law • PLD/FT CNBV
Ecuador
UAFE • AML Law
Venezuela
SIRO • Sudeban Rules
Guatemala
IVE • AML Law
Honduras
CNBS • UAF Regulations
El Salvador
UIF • AML Law
Nicaragua
UAF • Law 977
Argentina
Law 25.246 • UIF
Global
ISO 31000 • COSO ERM
Includes specialized support for DNFBPs
(Designated Non-Financial Businesses and Professions)