Governance
ASI in North America is guided by a governance structure that combines strong oversight with independent decision-making.
We operate as a Public Benefit organization,
a sister company of Assurance Services International GmbH (ASI), with ownership held by the Forest Stewardship Council A.C.
This direct connection to a global sustainability leader anchors our work and strengthens our role in shaping reliable assurance systems.
guides our mission and provides oversight while day-to-day leadership rests with the Chief Executive Officer and General Manager.
are made independently by our Accreditation Committee. This group of internationally recognized experts brings the knowledge and impartiality needed to make sound, consistent decisions that clients can rely on.
which meets the requirements of ISO 17011, supports all of this. It is this alignment with international best practice that makes our accreditation services not only rigorous but also credible around the world.