Transparency
Disclose interests, roles and relevant relationships.
IAGS certification
Shared principles.
Certified commitment.
IAGS certification identifies companies and institutions that uphold the shared principles of transparency, integrity and responsible governance.
Transparency · Integrity · GovernanceIndependent Aesthetic Governance Society
Responsibility becomes visible when it can be understood.
IAGS certification expresses a shared purpose: to disclose interests, assign responsibilities clearly and make decision processes understandable. It reflects a willingness to promote these principles in one’s own work and contribute to their further development.
Six principles for working together.
Clear responsibility
Identify responsibilities and the people accountable for decisions.
Independent judgement
Recognise conflicts of interest and address them responsibly.
Traceability
Explain the basis and limitations of statements.
Honest communication
Distinguish membership, assessment and quality claims clearly.
Accountability and development
Take feedback seriously and continue improving processes.
IAGS Network
The mark: an open forum.
Three distinct forms share a common frame. The mark connects belonging with individual responsibility. The word “Certified” and the certification date make the status visible.
What the mark communicates
The mark represents IAGS certification in transparency, integrity and governance. Certified companies uphold the shared principles of the Society. The current certification status and certification date can be checked individually in the protected register.
Certification register
Verify an IAGS certification.
Does a company use the IAGS certification mark? Confirm your email address with a one-time code, then enter the company name or website to check its certification and date.
Open the certification registerCertification Edition 2.0
For your website.
The website package includes scalable SVG files and transparent PNG files in German and English, three layouts and versions for light and dark backgrounds. Embedding examples and usage guidance are included.
Download website package · ZIPUse of the mark requires active IAGS certification. This download package is intended for companies that already hold active IAGS certification. The date shown must match the register entry.
Ready to embed.
- Copy the SVG and the embed.css file from the package to your own website.
- Place the mark in your footer or institutional information. Preserve proportions, wording and the certification date; display the compact version at least 240 pixels wide.
- Link to this network page and keep the scope statement readable.
Support the principles.
Would you like to support the aims of IAGS and discuss IAGS certification for your organisation? Get in touch with the Society.
Contact the Society