About

The Compliance Companion provides structured support to organisations working with international management system standards. Our work focuses on the practical implementation of ISO 9001 (Quality Management), ISO 14001 (Environmental Management), ISO 45001 (Occupational Health & Safety), and ISO 27001 (Information Security).

We make complex standards easier to understand and apply by supplying a combination of document templates, step-by-step guidance, and supporting resources. These tools are designed to reduce the administrative burden of certification and to ensure businesses can focus on embedding the standards into their everyday operations.

Our approach is built around making ISO management systems clear, accessible, and achievable. Many organisations struggle with the volume of documentation, the structure of audits, or the ongoing requirements for improvement once certification is achieved. The Compliance Companion addresses these challenges by providing resources that are adaptable to different sectors and company sizes.

Each ISO standard has its own emphasis:

- ISO 9001 supports better consistency, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.

- ISO 14001 addresses environmental responsibility, resource management, and sustainability goals.

- ISO 45001 improves workplace safety, risk management, and legal compliance.

- ISO 27001 protects information, strengthens cybersecurity, and builds resilience in digital systems.

Our work does not stop at certification. We recognise that the value of these standards lies in their ongoing use, so our resources also cover maintenance, continual improvement, and integration across multiple systems. This allows organisations to align their quality, environmental, health and safety, and information security practices under one framework.

The Compliance Companion also publishes independent research into the business impact of ISO certification. This work examines how management systems influence financial performance, operational efficiency, customer satisfaction, and risk management across a wide range of industries. By analysing existing studies and real-world data, our research provides an evidence base for organisations making decisions about certification.

We work with companies across sectors including construction, technology, professional services, healthcare, and manufacturing. While their needs differ, the common requirement is for a clear, practical way to understand and apply ISO standards without unnecessary complication.

The Compliance Companion exists to provide that clarity. By offering accessible resources and research, we aim to make compliance not just a requirement, but a useful part of how organisations manage performance, meet obligations, and plan for the future.