Governance
Risk & Compliance Standards

Frameworks enhancing integrity, accountability, and responsible governance.

Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) frameworks provide organizations with structured methods to ensure integrity, transparency, and accountability in their operations.

These standards support ethical behavior, effective risk management, and alignment with legal and stakeholder requirements.

Main standards

ISO 37001
Anti-bribery management systems

ISO 37301
Compliance management systems

ISO 31000
Risk management
(Guidelines)

ISO 20700
Guidelines for management consultancy services

Related standards

  • ISO 26000 – Social responsibility: provides ethical and social responsibility principles that complement governance and compliance practices.
  • ISO/IEC 42001 – Artificial intelligence management systems: supports AI governance and ethical compliance, aligned with frameworks such as the EU AI Act.

Purpose and benefits

  • Strengthen corporate governance and ethical integrity.
  • Identify, assess, and manage business risks systematically.
  • Ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and internal policies.
  • Support responsible decision-making and accountability.
  • Build trust with stakeholders and society.

Supporting services

AVRV supports organizations in developing and improving their governance, risk, and compliance management through:

  • Awareness and training programs on GRC frameworks.
  • Assessments of management system implementation and readiness.
  • Attestations of conformity and cooperation with accredited certification bodies.