ISO 37001
Corruption and bribery can pose a significant business, financial and legal risk for any organisation. A single unethical decision or inadequate business practice could lead to serious fines, legal disputes, reputation damages and the loss of business opportunities.
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ISO 37001:2016 is an international standard for anti-bribery management systems. It aims to help organisations to prevent, detect and manage corruption risks and to develop a transparent, ethical corporate operation. ISO 37001 certification proves to its customers, business partners and authorities that your organisation is active in combating bribery and corruption.
What is ISO 37001?
ISO 37001 is a management system standard that lays down requirements for the design, operation and continual improvement of the anti-Bribery Management System (ABMS).
Using the standard, the organisation:
identify corruption risks
introduce appropriate control measures
develop clear responsibilities
ensure workers' awareness
support the development of ethical corporate culture
monitor and develop anti-bribery measures.
It is important to note that ISO 37001 does not guarantee that there will never be any bribery in an organisation, but it proves that the company has taken appropriate measures to prevent and manage it.
Who is recommended for ISO 37001 certification?
ISO 37001 is applicable to organisations of any size and activity.
In particular recommended:
to organisations involved in public procurement
for construction companies
advisory organisations
financial service providers
For multinational companies
State-owned companies
Health organisations
for energy companies
manufacturing companies
international suppliers.
Benefits of ISO 37001 certification
The introduction of the standard has many business advantages.
Strengthen the company's credibility for customers, partners and investors is a clear message that the organisation is committed to ethical operations.
The organisation regularly assesses the risks associated with bribery and introduces appropriate preventive measures.
It supports compliance with legislation ISO 37001 helps to ensure consistent application of anti-bribery legislation and internal rules.
A competitive advantage is an ever-increasing number of international partners and procurement notices evaluating or expecting the existence of an anti-bribery management system.
It strengthens corporate culture Ethics in the long term will increase workers' commitment and confidence in the organisation.
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ISO 37001 uses a risk-based approach.
The organisation shall, inter alia:
you must define your anti-bribery policy
assess bribery risks
establish appropriate control measures
regulate the management of gifts, catering and benefits
You need to review certain business partners (due diligence)
ensure the possibility of announcements (whistleblowing)
investigate the cases notified
regularly educate workers
carry out internal audits and management audits.
The standard places great emphasis on management's commitment and ongoing development.
ISO 37001 certification process
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Requests for proposals and the definition of the audit programme.
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Review of the documented management system (Stage 1 audit).
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Assessment of the practical functioning of the system (Stage 2 audit).
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Issue of the certificate in case of successful audit.
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Annual surveillance audits during the three-year certification cycle.
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How long will the audit take?
The duration of the audit shall be determined by the size of the organisation, the number of employees, the number of sites, the nature of the activity and the complexity of the risks of corruption. If the ISO 37001 audit is carried out together with other standards such as ISO 9001 or ISO 14001, the audit time may be optimised.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Although it is primarily used by organisations exposed to higher or higher risk of corruption, any organisation can benefit from a transparent and ethical system of governance.
No. The standard shows that the organisation has put in place appropriate measures to prevent, detect and manage corruption.
Yes. ISO 37001 can be easily integrated with, for example, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 or ISO/IEC 27001 management systems.
Yes. In many cases, the audit may be conducted in whole or in part online. Request a quote.
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