We establish a collaborative environment that transcends organizational boundaries
We drive the adoption of globally recognized identifiers, like the Legal Entity Identifier (LEI), to improve data interoperability
We advance innovation by encouraging joint efforts in use case development, technology creation, and data integration
In June 2026, the Global Legal Entity Identifier Foundation (GLEIF) and Global Energy Monitor (GEM) completed the first certified mapping between the GEM Entity ID and the Legal Entity Identifier (LEI). Global data users can now trace the ownership of energy assets to help meet growing demand for high-quality, interoperable, open data that can be used consistently across jurisdictions.
Click here to learn more about the initiative and download the most recent mapping file.
Learn about LEI mappings to other identifiers and Legal Entity Events via open source, reproducible Jupyter notebooks. Each notebook focuses on a specific topic and provides example code to help data users explore, analyze, and apply LEI data effectively.
By leveraging Large Language Models, we automate entity relationship analysis, reducing manual and intensive manual report analysis. Trustworthy results are ensured by clearly indicating sources of both structured and AI-extracted data. Creating entity networks like ours relies on collaboration among data providers and standardised reference data for seamless mapping. Placing the globally standardised LEI at the core enables integration of additional sources to expand the network further.
You give OpenCheck an LEI and, thanks to LEI mappings, it uses the global identifier to look up details in a curated set of open datasets from Companies House, GLEIF, OpenSanctions, OpenCorporates, OpenAleph from the Data and Research Center, EveryPolitician and Wikidata to generate a useful intelligence report. OpenCheck converts every ownership or control relationship it discovers in line with version 0.4 of the Beneficial Ownership Data Standard.
The Global Open Data Integration Network (GODIN) is a collaborative effort to enhance global data interoperability and accessibility by connecting organizations that publish open data or create open data standards and aligning data to a global framework like the Global Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) System.
The founding organizations are the Global Legal Entity Identifier Foundation (GLEIF) - a not-for-profit Swiss foundation, established by the Financial Stability Board ensuring the operational stability of the Global LEI System, and Open Ownership - a not-profit organization focused on beneficial ownership transparency.
GLEIF and Open Ownership have jointly founded GODIN and invite other organizations to participate as a member. By embedding the LEI into open data sources, GODIN seeks to create a robust ecosystem that fosters transparency, efficiency, and collaboration.
Revolutionize the existing industry perception of open data by implementing a practical approach to utilize open data, enabling enhanced transparency and risk assessment. We aim to empower businesses with the tools they need to harness the potential of open data, driving innovation and fostering a more informed and accountable marketplace.
Membership is available to organizations that publish open data or establish open data standards, including governmental bodies, non-governmental organizations, non-profit entities, academic institutions, and private organizations with public-facing data initiatives.
We encourage interested parties to review the GODIN charter and contact us via email.
