ISO 37000:2021 is the first international standard for the governance of organisations. It provides principles and guidance that governing bodies can use to fulfil their governance responsibilities — applicable to all organisations regardless of type, size, or industry. Encircle's four-pillar framework is aligned to ISO 37000.
This framework contributes to the following governance domains in your Encircle score:
Encircle maps ISO 37000 governance principles to the 12 domains — particularly the Ethics & Culture and Direction pillars. Your ISO 37000 alignment is tracked alongside King V, providing a global governance benchmark alongside the SA-specific framework.
Encircle tells you when you are ISO 37000 Aligned — demonstrating that your governing body operates in accordance with international governance principles. ISO 37000 alignment is evidenced through governance documentation and board effectiveness assessments, which Encircle tracks.