ISO 37001 – Anti-Bribery Management Systems

ISO 37001 is an international standard that outlines the requirements for an anti-bribery management system. It was developed by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) to help organizations prevent, detect, and address bribery and corruption. The standard provides a framework for organizations to manage their anti-bribery policies and procedures, including monitoring and review processes, training programs, and internal and external communications.

• Improved Reputation: Implementing ISO 37001 helps organizations to demonstrate their commitment to anti-bribery and anti-corruption principles. This can improve the organization’s reputation and credibility, both with customers and stakeholders and in the marketplace.
• Increased Efficiency: The standard provides a framework for organizations to manage their anti-bribery policies and procedures more efficiently. This can result in improved processes, better use of resources, and reduced risk of bribery and corruption.
• Better Risk Management: ISO 37001 provides a systematic approach to identifying, assessing, and managing bribery and corruption risks. This helps organizations to better understand and manage their risk exposure, leading to improved risk management and reduced risk of bribery and corruption.
• Enhanced Compliance: The standard provides a comprehensive set of requirements for an anti-bribery management system. This helps organizations comply with anti-bribery and anti-corruption legislation and regulations, including the UK Bribery Act and the US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.
• Improved Employee Awareness: ISO 37001 requires organizations to provide training and education to employees on anti-bribery and anti-corruption policies and procedures. This can help to raise awareness of the issue and improve employee behavior, reducing the risk of bribery and corruption.

• Assessment: The first step to becoming certified with ISO 37001 is to conduct an assessment of your organization’s anti-bribery management system. This assessment will identify any areas of weakness and provide recommendations for improvement.
• Implementation: Once the assessment has been completed, the organization can implement the recommended improvements and establish an anti-bribery management system that meets the requirements of ISO 37001.
• Certification: The final step is to undergo a certification audit by an accredited certification body. The certification body will verify that the organization’s anti-bribery management system meets the requirements of ISO 37001.