ISO 37001 is an international standard developed with the aim of helping organizations prevent, detect, and deal with bribery practices. This standard is designed as a framework for building an“Anti-Bribery Management System“. The goal is to ensure that the organization complies with applicable anti-bribery laws and promotes a culture of integrity.
ISO 37001 can be applied to all types of organizations, whether private, governmental, non-profit or state-owned enterprises around the world. This standard covers bribery in both domestic and international contexts, both in the form of giving bribes and accepting bribes.
- Regulatory compliance and avoidance of fines & sanctions
- Avoid corruption scandals and have a reputation as an ethical organization
- Reducing financial risk with bribery risk management
- Helping organizations to be more competitive in tenders and cooperation terms
- Build an internal integrity culture with employee education and reporting systems
- Demonstrate due diligence to stakeholders
- Prevent long-term losses to the company due to bribery cases
Preparation
Your dedicated Auditor will be in touch to go through the audit plan in preparation for your Stage 1 assessment.
Stage 1 assessment
There’s no pressure for the first assessment; many are surprised what they already have in place following this visit. The report issued will highlight the next steps you need to take to achieve your certification.
Stage 2 assessment
When you’re ready, your Auditor will visit again to establish if your management systems and processes meet the requirements of the standard. You’ll be advised of the Auditor’s recommendations on the day which will be ratified by our Compliance department, and your certification will be issued following the decision.
Annual assessment
The excellent reputation of ISO 9001 is driven by its requirement for ongoing improvement, so we’ll keep in touch and arrange annual assessments to keep your certification up-to-date.