During the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, we awarded Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. ISO/IEC 42001 Artificial Intelligence Management System certification, recognizing the company's commitment to responsible artificial intelligence governance. The certification covers Huawei's five core business areas, including ICT infrastructure, terminals, cloud, digital energy and intelligent automotive solutions.
This achievement demonstrates that Huawei's AI governance framework aligns with international standards and reflects a structured approach to responsible AI development. The certificate ceremony was attended by Sean Yang, Global Cybersecurity Officer at Huawei, and Aymeric Riverieulx, Head of Innovation, Mobility and Digital Trust Assurance at SGS.
Advancing responsible AI
Artificial intelligence is rapidly integrating across industries worldwide. As adoption increases, responsible AI has become a key priority for organizations and regulators. Challenges related to algorithm security, data governance and ethical use require robust and standardized management frameworks.
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) developed the ISO/IEC 42001 standard to address these needs. The standard provides a certifiable framework for establishing, implementing, maintaining and continually improving an artificial intelligence management system. It supports organizations in managing AI risks while ensuring transparency, accountability and responsible innovation.
Through the certification audit, we assessed Huawei's AI governance practices across the entire lifecycle, including data management, model development, deployment and operational monitoring. The results confirm that Huawei has embedded responsible AI principles throughout its governance framework, supporting effective risk management, compliance and operational performance.
This certification also forms part of our broader SGS DIGITAL TRUST services, designed to help organizations strengthen confidence in digital technologies by addressing cybersecurity, privacy protection, artificial intelligence governance and digital compliance across the entire technology lifecycle.
Recognizing Huawei's AI governance framework
The certificate ceremony was attended by Sean Yang , Global Cybersecurity Officer at Huawei, and Aymeric Riverieulx, Head of Innovation, Mobility and Digital Trust Assurance at SGS.
Aymeric Riverieulx said: "The extensive scope of this certification not only provided a comprehensive review of Huawei's AI business landscape but also verified the systematic and coordinated nature of its AI governance system. During the audit, we observed that Huawei has deeply embedded responsible AI principles across the entire lifecycle, from data collection and model training to deployment and operation. By building an artificial intelligence management system aligned with ISO/IEC 42001, Huawei has strengthened its internal governance capabilities while supporting greater trust in AI across international markets."
Sean Yang said: "Huawei has always adhered to the AI business intention of enhancing the wellbeing of humans, society and the environment. We follow core governance principles of collaboration, transparency, fairness, safety and security to ensure that AI technology remains trustworthy and that AI services can innovate responsibly and sustainably. This certification not only validates our AI governance system but also strengthens our commitment to ensuring safety and security across the entire AI lifecycle."
Continuing Collaboration for Trusted AI
Over the years, we have maintained close collaboration with Huawei in areas including cybersecurity, privacy protection, automotive functional safety, intelligent driving system security and quality compliance.
These areas are part of our SGS DIGITAL TRUST portfolio, which supports organizations in building secure, transparent and reliable digital ecosystems.
As artificial intelligence technologies continue to evolve, we will continue working with industry leaders to promote standardization, trust and responsible innovation. Through our certification services, we support organizations worldwide in strengthening the security, transparency and reliability of their AI technologies, data governance and digital systems.
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About Huawei
Founded in 1987, Huawei is a leading global provider of information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure and smart devices. With approximately 208,000 employees, Huawei operates in over 170 countries and regions, serving more than three billion people around the world.
About SGS
SGS is the world’s leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company. We operate a network of over 2,500 laboratories and business facilities across 115 countries, supported by a team of over 100,000 dedicated professionals. With more than 145 years of service excellence, we combine the precision and accuracy that define Swiss companies to help organizations achieve the highest standards of quality, compliance and sustainability.
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