Cielo Attains Groundbreaking ISO 42001 Certification for AI Governance with FairNow's Support

Cielo Achieves Landmark ISO 42001 Certification with FairNow's AI Governance Platform

Cielo, recognized as the leading partner in talent acquisition globally, has celebrated a significant achievement on July 24, 2025, by obtaining the ISO/IEC 42001 certification. This certification represents the first international standard for effectively managing artificial intelligence systems and is a crucial advancement in the realm of AI governance.

Collaborating closely with FairNow's AI Governance Platform, Cielo adopted a structured approach to streamline its pre-audit process. By centralizing risks, controls, and necessary documentation into a single cohesive system, Cielo has bolstered its capabilities to govern over 50 AI systems utilized across various aspects of its operations, including both internally developed solutions and third-party AI tools embedded in its hiring workflows.

Responsible AI Commitment

Cielo's strategic pursuit of ISO 42001 certification stems from its steadfast commitment to responsible AI usage. The framework offered by ISO 42001 is designed to enhance governance at both the organizational and application levels, vital for managing risks, ensuring transparency, and demonstrating compliance with increasingly stringent regulations.

Gevangee Desai, the Vice President of Information Security Compliance at Cielo, remarked on the unique challenges posed by AI governance. He noted that traditional InfoSec Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) tools often fall short in addressing these complexities. He emphasized that FairNow's specialized platform was instrumental in developing a robust AI Management System (AIMS) that meets the requirements for ISO 42001 certification while also being adaptive enough to incorporate additional guidelines, such as the EU AI Act in the future.

Advantages of FairNow’s AI Governance Platform

The application-specific solution provided by FairNow has significantly complemented Cielo's existing governance frameworks. It enables application-level risk assessments, auditor-aligned controls, and ensures continuous compliance—essential features for maintaining certification integrity. The FairNow platform translates abstract regulatory requirements into practical templates, assigns roles, and formulates pre-audit documentation validated through auditor collaboration.

Guru Sethupathy, the CEO of FairNow, highlighted the novelty and complexity of ISO 42001 and AI governance for many organizations. "Our collaboration allowed Cielo to swiftly implement a comprehensive AI governance program while reinforcing their dedication to responsible AI practices, thereby increasing customer trust," he stated.

Even after achieving certification, FairNow's platform continues to support Cielo's governance processes for both new and existing AI systems. The platform also features a regulatory tracker that keeps Cielo aligned with the continually evolving landscape of global AI laws. Documentation and testing processes are now intricately embedded in product and vendor workflows as well.

Setting a New Benchmark for AI Governance

By earning the ISO 42001 certification, Cielo positions itself among the forefront of global talent solutions providers operationalizing AI governance on a large scale. This accomplishment not only sets a new standard for trust and accountability in hiring technology but also establishes Cielo’s reputation as a leader in navigating the complexities of AI governance.

About FairNow, Inc.

FairNow, Inc. is at the forefront of AI governance, helping organizations ensure the trustworthiness of their AI initiatives. By leveraging FairNow's services, companies can automate compliance tasks and align with global standards, such as ISO 42001 and the NIST AI RMF, to guarantee that every AI system—whether developed in-house or acquired from third parties—is governed from inception.

As Cielo continues to evolve its AI governance frameworks in collaboration with FairNow, it promises ongoing improvement in transparency, operational integrity, and adherence to best practices in the dynamic world of artificial intelligence.