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AI AccountabilityRevolution With ISO 42001

AI is moving faster than regulation can keep up. Peterson Solutions helps your organization build a certified AI Management System that earns trust, reduces risk, and positions you ahead of the compliance curve.

ISO 42001:2023 AIMS Certified EU AI Act Aligned GDPR Compatible ISO 27001 Integration
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Proactive risk management

Without a structured AI Management System, accountability for AI decisions is undefined and responses to incidents are reactive. ISO 42001 embeds auditable controls into operations, replacing paper-only ethics policies with real governance.

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Regulatory compliance

The EU AI Act is live. GDPR enforcement now extends to automated decision-making. Enterprise procurement teams are demanding AI governance documentation before signing contracts. ISO 42001 is the internationally recognized answer.

Certified trust signal

ISO 42001 is the world's first international standard for AI Management Systems (AIMS). Certification demonstrates demonstrable alignment with global regulation and unlocks enterprise deals that would otherwise be blocked by compliance gaps.

Why ISO 42001 Matters Now

Your AI Is Already Being Scrutinized. Are You Ready?

Regulators, clients, and investors are asking harder questions about how organizations develop, deploy, and oversee AI systems. ISO 42001 gives you a globally recognized framework to prove your AI practices are responsible, auditable, and trustworthy.

Win procurement-sensitive deals

Certified AI governance is increasingly a prerequisite for enterprise and public-sector contracts

Proactive incident management

Identify and treat AI risks before they become incidents, not after

OUR METHODOLOGY

End-to-End ISO 42001 Consultancy From GapTo certificate

We don’t hand you a template and wish you luck. Our consultants work alongside your team through every phase — from your first assessment to your final audit.

01

AI Governance Gap Analysis

Structured review of your AI lifecycle, risk management, ethics policies and accountability structures against the full ISO 42001 Annex A control set

02

AIMS Design & Implementation

We co-design your AI Management System — policies, risk registers, lifecycle procedures, roles and accountability matrices — tailored to your context

03

Internal Audit & Management Review

Full internal audit simulation, first management review, and closure of any open nonconformities before the certification audit

04

Certification Audit Support

We stand with you through Stage 1 and Stage 2 audits, managing evidence requests and auditor liaison until you hold your certificate

The service in detail

Everything included in the engagement

  • Dedicated consultant with guaranteed monthly hours
  • Prioritized gap report with remediation roadmap
  • AI policy suite: responsible use, bias & fairness, transparency, human oversight
  • AI risk register and treatment plans
  • AI lifecycle procedures: development, deployment, monitoring, decommission
  • Roles, responsibilities, and accountability matrices
  • Statement of Applicability for ISO 42001 controls
  • Internal audit programme and management review process
  • Stage 1 & Stage 2 audit preparation and auditor liaison
Every project includes a dedicated consultant, guaranteed hours, and full deliverables at each phase — no hidden extras.
Additional Services
ISO 42001 + ISO 27001

For organizations already ISO 27001 certified or pursuing certification, we integrate both standards into a unified compliance architecture — maximizing control reuse and minimizing duplicate effort.

ISO 42001 + EU AI Act

We map your ISO 42001 AIMS directly against EU AI Act requirements, ensuring your certification programme delivers demonstrable regulatory compliance across both frameworks simultaneously.

Ongoing Surveillance Support

Post-certification support to maintain your AIMS through annual surveillance audits and the continuous improvement programme across the 3-year certificate cycle.

Why Peterson Solutions

Practitioners, Not Just Advisors

Peterson Solutions was founded on the principle that real expertise comes from doing the work — in the field, with clients, building systems that hold up under real-world scrutiny.

Global reach, local accountability

With presence in over 80 countries and consultants operating in 120+ markets, we deliver ISO 42001 engagements with the cultural fluency and regional regulatory awareness your project demands — not generic remote advisory.

Over a century of professional services

Since 1920, Peterson has built its reputation on rigorous, independent advisory work. We bring that same standards-led discipline to AI governance — without the hype. Our frameworks are field-tested across hundreds of certification projects.

Audit-proven methodology

We know what auditors look for — and we build it into your system from day one. Every engagement includes knowledge transfer so your people own the AI Management System long after the project is complete.

Integrated sustainability & compliance expertise

AI governance doesn't sit in a silo. Our teams connect ISO 42001 with your broader ESG strategy, carbon reporting obligations, ISO 27001, and supply chain transparency goals — creating a unified compliance posture.

WHO WE SERVE

ISO 42001 Is Right
For Your Organization

From enterprises deploying AI products to public-sector organizations requiring demonstrable fairness and accountability.

Enterprise Technology Financial Services & Fintech Healthcare & Life Sciences Manufacturing & Supply Chain Public Sector & NGOs Sustainability-Focused Organizations

Active across 80+ countries · Local delivery teams · Engagements in 120+ markets

FAQ

What is ISO 42001 and why does it matter now?

ISO 42001 is the world's first international standard for AI Management Systems (AIMS). It provides a globally recognized framework for organizations to demonstrate that their AI practices are responsible, auditable, and trustworthy — precisely what regulators, clients, and investors are now demanding.

How long does certification take?

With a structured programme, most organizations achieve certification in 90–180 days. The gap analysis at the outset establishes the precise timeline for your specific context, based on your current AI governance maturity and organizational complexity.

How does ISO 42001 relate to the EU AI Act?

ISO 42001 is a complementary framework. Certification provides an independent audit trail of governance controls that directly supports EU AI Act compliance. We map your AIMS against EU AI Act requirements as part of our standard engagement so both objectives are met simultaneously.

We already have ISO 27001. How do they integrate?

ISO 42001 and ISO 27001 share a common High Level Structure (HLS), meaning many management system elements can be reused directly. We design integrated programmes that maximize control reuse and significantly reduce the additional effort required to achieve ISO 42001 certification.

Does ISO 42001 apply to organizations that don't build AI?

Yes. The standard applies to any organization that uses AI systems — not just those that build them. If AI is embedded in your operations, procurement decisions, or customer services, ISO 42001 applies to how you govern those systems.

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