What is ISO 37001
ISO 37001 is an international standard that specifies requirements and provides guidelines for the development, implementation, maintenance and continuous improvement of an Anti-Bribery Management System.
Its aim is to help public, private or non-profit organizations prevent, detect and address incidents of bribery, both internally and from external partners.
The standard supports the implementation of measures and controls tailored to the size, nature and risks of each organization, promoting an ethical business philosophy and cultivating a corporate culture against bribery.
Which organizations can adopt ISO 37001
The implementation of ISO 37001 is particularly important for organizations and businesses that want to enhance transparency, ethics and trust in their activities.
- Large compnaies, multinationals, groups of companies
- Public organizations and institutions
- Companies with external partners and suppliers, where there might be a risk of bribery or illegal transactions along the supply chain
- Banking and financing institutions due to the nature of their business trasnactions and strict regulatory frameworks
- Public tender contractors
- Non profit organizations that want to showcase transparecy and increase public and donot trust towards the organization
In general, any organization that wants to reduce the risk of bribery, improve corporate culture and enhance its credibility in the marketplace can benefit from implementing ISO 37001.
Why you should get ISO 37001 certified
- Preventing and reducing the risk of bribery, protecting the company and its partners
- Compliance with legislation, ensuring that the organization adheres to national and international anti-corruption requirements
- Strengthening corporate reputation and credibility, enhancing the trust of customers, suppliers, shareholders and other stakeholders
- Protection from legal or judicial disputes, as the existence of a certified system offers documentation that the organization has foreseen and implemented corruption prevention procedures
- Competitive advantage in the market, especially in transactions with public or international bodies
ISO 37001 Certification Process
The initial assessment for obtaining ISO 37001 certification is carried out through a structured and transparent two-stage process:
Initial Assessment: Stage I Audit
Review of the completeness and adequacy of the organization's documented Anti-Bribery Management System.
Initial Assessment: Stage II Audit
Review of the implementation and effectiveness of the management system. The audit examines all relevant information, performance targets, internal controls and processes, assessing the organization's full compliance with the selected ISO standard, and serves as the final step in achieving the organization's certification.
After a successfull evaluation, the company receives their ISO Certification, valid for 3 years.
Surveillance Audits
During the certificate's validity period, surveillance audits (2 in total) are conducted annually to confirm the seamless and continued implementation of the Management System.
Recertification is achieved by re-evaluating the Management System before the current certificate expires.
Relevant Documents
Management Systems Certification Regulation
Management Systems Certification Application
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