Enterprise risk & controls · Core
Reputational risk
Also called: reputation risk
ELI5
Risk that stakeholder perceptions reduce trust, access or value.
Used in conversation
“Can we separate the likelihood of reputational risk from its potential impact?”
Pitch context
You will see “Reputational risk” in board papers, contracts, policies, risk registers and compliance reports when the discussion reaches enterprise risk & controls.
Why it matters: In enterprise risk & controls, a loose definition can change rights, obligations, approval, disclosure or enforceability.
Caution
Meaning, enforceability and required process vary by jurisdiction and agreement; this definition is not legal advice.
Connected terms
- Reputation riskThe search label “Reputation risk” can route to both entries.
Sources & evidence · 3
Direct term-level sources and supporting source families.
- OECD — G20/OECD Principles of Corporate Governance 2023Direct source · institutional · checked 2026-08-16
- National Institute of Standards and Technology — Computer Security Resource Center GlossaryDirect source · primary · checked 2026-08-16
- U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission — EDGAR and filing resourcesSupporting source family · primary · checked 2026-08-16