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Managing Regulatory Complexity: With a Centralized GRC System

Initial Situation

An energy provider was facing increasing regulatory complexity and a compliance framework that could no longer keep pace with it.

A growing number of regulations (including NIS-2 and the EU AI Act) alongside existing requirements
Compliance Management Through Distributed Documents, Spreadsheets, and Individual Assessments
No up-to-date, consistent picture of the implementation status
Lack of transparency at the management and executive board levels

Solution & Procedure

To centrally manage regulatory requirements, an integrated GRC solution was developed in collaboration with the client and implemented as an APEX-based tool.

Centralized consolidation of seven management systems into a single integrated platform, including quality management (ISO 9001), information security (ISO 27001), asset management (ISO 55001), energy management (ISO 50001), and compliance management (ISO 37301)
Structured GAP Analysis: Maturity Assessment by Requirement and Identification of Discrepancies
Risk-based identification and prioritization of measures with a clear assignment of responsibilities
C-Level Dashboard: Status, Risks, and Action Items—Always Up-to-Date and Ready for Decision-Making

Results & Added Value

Business Impact:

For the first time, regulatory requirements can be managed in a comprehensive and consistent manner, rather than through fragmented individual measures
Regulatory risks become apparent early on and can be addressed in order of priority
Experts in compliance, IT security, asset management, occupational health and safety, and quality management work within a common framework
Compliance has evolved from a reactive fulfillment of obligations to an actively managed task

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