Standards &
Regulations
Depth, credibility and assurance
Standards and regulations matter. They provide structure, consistency and external confidence.
But on their own, they are not the outcome.
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We work with internationally recognised standards and regulatory frameworks as tools to support broader governance, assurance and defensible decision-making; always applied proportionately, intelligently and in context.​
How we use standards
Our approach is consistent across all frameworks:
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Standards do not replace governance - they support it
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Implementation is shaped by risk, scale and maturity
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Evidence must stand up under scrutiny, not just certification
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Leadership accountability remains central
Standards are selected and applied because they help organisations operate with confidence, not because they are fashionable or expected.
Digital Standards & Regulations
These frameworks support governance, accountability and assurance across digital, cyber and emerging regulatory risk.
ISO 27001 Information Security Management
Used to structure information security governance, risk assessment and assurance with emphasis on leadership oversight, decision-making and evidence.
ISO 42001 AI Management Systems
Applied to support responsible, transparent and accountable AI governance aligned with emerging regulatory and ethical expectations.
NIS2 Network & Information Security Directive
Used to assess regulatory readiness, accountability and resilience across critical and important entities operating within scope of the directive.
These frameworks are often applied together to provide a coherent view of digital trust and regulatory readiness.
Operational & Integrated Management Systems
These standards support consistent operations, risk control and performance across organisations.
ISO 9001 Quality Management
Used to strengthen consistency, reliability and customer-focused operations.
ISO 14001 Environmental Management
Applied to manage environmental risk, compliance obligations and continual improvement.
ISO 45001 Occupational Health & Safety
Used to support safe operations, clear accountability and leadership involvement in health and safety risk.
ISO 50001 Energy Management
Applied to improve energy performance, efficiency and governance over energy-related risk and cost.
Where multiple standards apply, they are often aligned through an Integrated Management System (IMS) to reduce duplication and improve clarity.
How this fits with our work
Standards and regulations are typically applied as part of broader governance, assurance and regulatory readiness work such as:
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digital trust and regulatory readiness
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cybersecurity, AI and information governance
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governance assurance and internal audit
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operational excellence and performance improvement
This ensures standards support the organisation rather than driving activity in isolation.
​How Engagements Typically Begin
Most engagements start with a focused readiness conversation or assessment.
This allows leadership to clarify exposure, priorities and next steps before any larger programme is considered.
There is no obligation to proceed beyond this point, only clarity.​​
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If you are accountable for governance, risk or compliance and want confidence that standards are being applied intelligently and defensibly: we invite you to start with a readiness conversation.