The Osmium Institute was founded to ensure the secure, transparent, and standardized introduction of crystalline osmium into global markets. As the rarest precious metal on Earth, osmium requires precise handling and certification, guided by ESG-M standards. Based in Germany, the Institute runs an advanced lab for material analysis and manages the Osmium World Database, the global registry for certified osmium. A growing network of partner institutes supports dealers, trains professionals, and assists private buyers. Working with customs and regulators worldwide, the Institute shapes standards and serves as an educational and media hub with multilingual resources for public and professionals.