Sample Company Declaration

By issuing a statement setting out how AI is to be used within the organisation, organisations can ensure transparent communication, both internally and externally, that guides their actions. The model statement provides a suggested structure and wording for such a statement, based on scientific findings. It contains all the key guidance needed to develop a company-specific statement.

Development status

Development and implementation

Scientific basis

Development and implementation

Initial field trials

Evaluation and optimisation

Ready for practical use

What problem do many companies face?

Employees and job applicants are interested in how an organisation positions itself with regard to the use of AI. However, many organisations do not know how to go about drafting a policy or what content it should include. Some large companies have already issued policies, but very few of them cover the full spectrum of responsible AI use.

How does the tool help to solve the problem?

The model declaration provides a practical starting point for drafting an organisation-specific declaration, whilst taking equal account of aspects relating to technology, organisational development and human resources.

How is the tool used within the company?

Companies are provided with a streamlined yet well-founded template, which they can adapt to reflect their own corporate identity.

What is the time commitment involved for the company in raising this objection?

It takes about 30 minutes to draw up a personalised declaration as a template.

What added value does the tool bring to the company?

This provides the public with a clear picture of the company’s stance on human-centred AI.

OBERMANN, N., LUPP, D., & WILKENS, U. (2026). Towards AI Governance in DAX40: ATypology of Organizational Guidelines for Self-Regulation. Swiss Journal of Business, 80,50-71. 10.5771/2944-3741-2026-1-50.OBERMANN, N., LUPP, D., & WILKENS, U. (2026). Towards AI Governance in DAX40: ATypology of Organizational Guidelines for Self-Regulation. Swiss Journal of Business, 80,50-71. 10.5771/2944-3741-2026-1-50.

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Valentin Langholf
Valentin Langholf
Institute for Work Science
Niklas Obermann
Niklas Obermann
Institute for Work Science
Daniel Lupp
Daniel Lupp
Institute for Work Science