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Edition 2027 · effective 1 January 2027

Sector Neutral Standards™

Specify the neutral in the contract, by standard.

Each SNS code sets what a neutral must know and do in one sector. Adopters cite the code in procurement and appointment documents, so a counterparty knows exactly what kind of neutral will be appointed.

§ 01The codes

Twelve standards.

CodeStatusSector
SNS-CON-2026PublishedConstruction & Infrastructure
SNS-BFS-2026PublishedBanking & Financial Services
SNS-HLT-2026PublishedHealthcare & Medical
SNS-TIP-2026PublishedTechnology & Intellectual Property
SNS-MAR-2026PublishedMaritime & Shipping
SNS-ENR-2026PublishedEnergy & Natural Resources
SNS-INT-2026PublishedInternational Trade
SNS-REP-2026PublishedReal Estate & Property
SNS-AVN-2026In consultationAviation
SNS-EDU-2026In consultationEducation
SNS-MES-2026In consultationMedia, Entertainment & Sports
SNS-ICT-2026In consultationICT & Telecommunications

§ 02Adoption

What an adopter receives.

Mark

Standard mark

“Meets TheNeutrals.ORG™ SNS-[code]” on appointment documents.

Register

Verification access

Check a practitioner’s status and grade.

Updates

Annual update

The current edition, automatically.

Announce

Joint announcement

Co-branded notice of adoption.

Consult

Free consultation seat

For standards still in consultation.

Fee

€5,000 a year

Per standard; non-exclusive; no other obligation.