Benchmark Your Ethics & Compliance Program
A comprehensive ethics & compliance assessment aligned with global benchmarks and actionable insights. Now extended with the HQP AI Module for responsible AI governance.
About the HQP Assessment
The HQP Assessment is an online ethics & compliance self-assessment built on a proven framework developed by E&C practitioners and experts. It evaluates program maturity across five core areas, including Strategy, Risk Management, Culture, Speaking Up, and Accountability. HQP aligns your program with global benchmarks and provides clear, actionable insights to support continuous improvement.
The Responsible AI Governance Module extends the framework to cover the policies, training, oversight, monitoring, third-party AI risk, and ERM integration required for responsible AI use. Companion assessments for boards and senior leaders are also available.
Why Choose HQP
Industry and Peer Benchmarking
Research demonstrates that organizations applying the HQP framework operate materially more effective compliance programs. Customizable benchmarks are available by industry, organization size, and program scope.
Evidence-Based Program Insights
Receive a structured, research-based view of program maturity across Strategy, Risk, Culture, Speaking Up, and Accountability, extended by the Responsible AI Governance Module to responsible AI governance.
Support Strategic and Business Objectives
HQP results inform program priorities, board reporting, and risk reduction across operational, regulatory, and reputational exposure areas.
Institutional Credibility
With over 30 years of research experience in ethics and compliance, ECI is trusted by leading organizations and institutions. The HQP assessment enhances internal and external trust in your Ethics & Compliance efforts, supporting long-term cultural resilience.
HQP Partners
HQP Partners are a select group of organizations and industry groups that work closely with ECI to advance high-quality ethics & compliance programs, insights and data-driven decision-making.
These partners share ECI’s commitment to empowering organizations to adopt high-quality ethics & compliance program best practices.
HQP Partners collaborate with ECI to make the HQP Assessment available to their customers, clients and industry members, enhancing the E&C programs of their stakeholders and enriching the work of our partner organizations.
Interested in becoming an HQP Partner? Contact us today to learn more: hqp@eci-insights.com
Some of Our Partners
“The HQP Assessment was very valuable in reaffirming those aspects of the program where we are strong, and pointing out areas where we have opportunities to improve and enhance our program.”
Lauren Ferrari, Vice President, Compliance & Ethics, EXLService
Related Reports and White Papers
The following reports and white papers describe our development process, and outline the components and framework toward E&C Excellence.
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HQP Framework
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Chief Ethics & Compliance Officer’s Guide to High-Quality Program Assessment
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Measuring the Impact of Ethics and Compliance Programs
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