What is the ISO 37001 standard?
Bribery is an insidious issue affecting organisations across the globe. It has extensive ramifications in business, including (but not limited to); stunting business growth, undermining consumer trust, increasing business costs, increasing the cost of goods and services, mistrust in institutions, unstable markets and uncertainty in commercial dealings.
Although governments have made significant leaps in preventing bribery, the law alone is not enough to effectively address the issue. Businesses can protect themselves from the potentially devastating impacts of bribery by implementing an anti-bribery management system, and through a top-down commitment to transparency, trust and compliance.
ISO 37001 is an international standard that can be used by organisations anywhere in the world, regardless of size, service, product or industry. It is applicable to organisations in public, private and not-for-profit sectors. ISO 37001 certification ensures that your organisation is equipped with the policies, procedures and controls to effectively and proportionately manage potential bribery risks.
Benefits of an ISO 37001 certified Anti-bribery Management System
An anti-bribery policy and management system helps organisations prevent and reduce the risks, costs and harm associated with bribery. It fosters a culture of trust and confidence from stakeholders and interested parties, including partners, investors and consumers.
Some of the benefits of an ISO 37001 certified anti-bribery management system include:
Why certify with TQCSI?
At TQCSI, our auditors are experts in interpreting the ISO 37001 standard and understanding the practical implementations of the requirements. Because they are local, they are also experts in your operating environment, including local legislation, regulatory obligations and community expectations. With TQCSI, organisations of all sizes can look forward to a simple and affordable path to achieving ISO 37001 certification for their anti-bribery management system.
Start your ISO 37001 certification now
Whether your organisation has an existing anti-bribery management system, or you’re starting afresh, we are here to help. Contact your local TQCSI office or complete our online form to start your ISO 37001 certification journey.
Contact us todayHow to prepare for ISO 37001 Anti-bribery Management Systems certification
At TQCSI, we aim to help your organisation achieve a seamless ISO 37001 certification. To help your business prepare for certification, we’ve compiled a checklist of system and documentation requirements that our auditors will be looking for during your audit.
System Requirements
To be ISO 37001 compliant, your organisation must:
- Understand the external and internal issues, and relevant interested parties
- Conduct a bribery risk assessment
- Develop an Anti-bribery Policy
- Ensure staff understand their responsibilities
- Establish anti-bribery objectives and targets
- Implement anti-bribery controls, eg:
- due diligence
- financial controls
- non-financial controls
- anti-bribery commitments
- gifts and donations
- raising concerns
- investigating and dealing with bribery
- Nonconformance reporting and corrective action
- Monitoring performance
- Internal audits
- Management review
Documentation Requirements for ISO 37001 Certification
The following documentation must be in place to support your Anti-bribery Management System (ABMS):
- Bribery Risk Assessment
- Anti-bribery Policy
- Anti-bribery Management Plan (objectives and targets)
- Relevant policies and procedures to support the ABMS
- Nonconformance Reporting Register and Corrective Action Register
- Internal Audit Report
- Management Review Meeting minutes
Implementing an Anti-bribery Management System
A compliant anti-bribery management system encompasses all the processes, resources and documentation that support the organisation in reducing the risk of bribery. Where possible, it should be integrated with your organisation’s existing management system. Your local TQCSI auditors will audit your anti-bribery management system against the ISO 37001:2025 standard requirements.
ISO 37001 Certification Mark for Anti-bribery Management Systems
Upon certification to ISO 37001, your organisation can use the TQCSI mark as a public display of a compliant anti-bribery management system. Our certification marks are internationally recognised, trusted symbols of third-party certification.
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Want to know more about ISO 37001 Certification?
Globally, organisations and individuals are increasingly being held liable for bribery. ISO 37001 certification is an effective way to protect your business, ensure legal compliance and gain stakeholder trust, by establishing a systematic approach to managing the risks associated with bribery.
Contact your local TQCSI office today to find out how ISO 37001 certification can benefit your business, or email us at info@tqcsi.com