April 22 – SIGA has updated its Universal Standards in preparation for the pilot phase of SIRVS, the rating and verification system that federations will be able to use to audit the governance integrity standards of their organisations.
Emanuel Macedo de Medeiros, CEO of SIGA and Chairman and CEO of SIGA AMERICA said: “The second edition of the SIGA Universal Standards have been carefully reviewed in partnership with the British Standards Institute (BSI). It is the only existing independent benchmark to assess sports organisations’ level of compliance with, and implementation of, the best in class governance and integrity standards.”
The BSI is SIGA’s chosen partner for the development and implementation of SIRVS (SIGA Independent Rating and Verification System). The updated Universal Standards are a key step prior to that implementation and have come after a four month consultation with SIGA members and partners.
“In today’s world, actions speak louder than words. It’s simply not enough for sports organisations to proclaim they are fit for purpose. The sponsors, the broadcasters, the governments, the millions of fans out there and all those who invest their money and their reputation in sport are done with words. They want evidence and independent scrutiny – and that’s what a global multi-billion-dollar industry as Sport must deliver them now,” said de Medeiros.
Steven Wilson, Business Development Manager of the British Standards Institution, saidd: “We are honoured to be associated with this vital initiative and BSI looks forward to playing its part in transforming the integrity of global sports.”
This is the 12th in a set of 30th boosting measures and initiatives being announced and developed by SIGA as part of the Alliance’s global campaign #SIGASTRIVES.
Follow the link to view the 2020 Edition of the SIGA Universal Standards on Good Governance, Financial Integrity and Sports Betting Integrity and corresponding Implementation Guidelines.
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