The G2 Standard defines governance expectations across the full institutional structure of an organisation. It establishes the principles, controls, and accountability mechanisms required to ensure that governance responsibilities are embedded consistently beyond the board and exercised effectively across executive leadership, management, and operational functions.
The G2 Standard establishes governance expectations across the institutional structure of an organisation beyond the board. It defines the principles, controls, and accountability mechanisms required to ensure that governance responsibilities are embedded consistently throughout executive leadership, management, and operational functions.
This standard applies to organisations of all sizes and sectors, including corporate groups, public institutions, regulated entities, and not-for-profit bodies. It is designed to operate alongside legal, regulatory, and sector-specific governance requirements while providing a consistent institutional reference framework.
G2 does not prescribe management processes or operational procedures. It focuses on the governance architecture that enables institutions to direct, control, and oversee organisational activity effectively, ensuring alignment between strategic intent, risk management, decision authority, and organisational conduct.
Establishes clarity of institutional mandate, delegated authority, and governance responsibilities across organisational structures. Ensures that authority is formally defined, appropriately distributed, and exercised in accordance with governing objectives and legal obligations.
Defines the structural arrangements through which governance is exercised, including accountability lines between boards, executive leadership, management, and oversight functions. Emphasises role clarity, escalation pathways, and effective internal challenge.
Requires the establishment of coherent governance policies and decision-right frameworks that guide institutional conduct. Ensures decisions are made at appropriate levels, documented consistently, and aligned with organisational purpose and risk appetite.
Addresses the institutional systems that identify, manage, and monitor risk across the organisation. Integrates internal controls, assurance mechanisms, and oversight functions to support informed decision-making and organisational resilience.
Establishes expectations for ethical behaviour, integrity, and responsible conduct across the institution. Ensures values are embedded through governance frameworks, codes of conduct, and accountability mechanisms at all organisational levels.
Focuses on the monitoring and evaluation of governance effectiveness. Requires institutions to assess governance performance, address deficiencies, and adapt governance arrangements in response to organisational change and external expectations.
The full G2 Standard sets out the institutional governance requirements governing authority, accountability, and control beyond the board level. Access to the complete standard enables organisations to assess governance maturity across executive and management structures, align institutional practices with internationally recognised principles, and prepare for independent pre-assessment and certification under the IGSB framework.
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