AI Governance Index 2025 report

A state-of-the-nation report on enterprise AI risk and readiness

Is your organisation ready to govern AI at scale?

The AI Governance Index is the first benchmark report of its kind to assess how UK enterprises are managing the risks, responsibilities and realities of AI deployment — from shadow IT and experimental pilots to executive alignment and infrastructure readiness.

Developed in collaboration with IBM and Acutest, the report draws on responses from leaders across IT, compliance and digital strategy. This is not another hype report. It’s a reality check.

Headline Findings

🧠 93% of organisations are using AI but only 8% have governance fully embedded
⚠️ 54% have no formal AI risk policies in place
📉 Only 4% say their infrastructure is fully AI-ready
🧪 Bias detection and fairness testing are still the exception, not the rule
🤝 Just 20% have formal cross-functional governance teams

What’s inside the report:

Key data points from over 500 UK organisations using AI
The top 6 governance gaps putting enterprise AI at risk
Benchmarks across AI maturity, development lifecycle, culture, and tooling
Practical guidance to shift from reactive to proactive governance

📥 Claim your copy now to see where your organisation stands and what needs to happen next.

Who should read this report

This report is for IT leaders, compliance owners and digital strategists looking to turn AI into a safer, more accountable capability. Whether you're scaling fast or still building your approach, it offers a clear snapshot of where UK organisations stand and provides a data-backed foundation for change.

CIOs, CTOs and IT Directors

Looking to align AI initiatives with governance, infrastructure, and strategic priorities.

Product Managers Heads of Risk, Compliance and Legal

Needing visibility and control over emerging AI risks, from privacy and fairness to accountability.

Digital Transformation & Innovation Leads

Driving AI experimentation, pilots, and delivery — and now facing pressure to formalise oversight.

AI Programme Managers and Data Science Leads

Involved in building or deploying AI tools, and seeking structure around responsible use and testing.

Have questions or want to discuss the findings in more depth?

If you're reviewing your AI governance strategy or planning your next steps, we're happy to help. You can book time with Seb Burrell, Head of AI at Trustmarque, to unpack the findings and discuss what they mean for your organisation.

📧 Email us at info@trustmarque.com to arrange a conversation with Seb or a member of our team.