ISO 37001 Anti-Corruption Management System

ISO 37001 Anti-Bribery Management System

ISO 37001 aims to establish a culture of combating bribery and corruption within an organization and create the necessary systematic structure for it. ISO 37001 Anti-Bribery Management System provides the necessary guidelines for organizations to establish, implement, maintain, and improve this system. Organizations, regardless of their size in the public or private sector, can establish the ISO 37001 Anti-Bribery Management System independently or as part of another management system. Businesses can obtain the ISO 37001 Certificate by meeting the requirements of ISO 37001 through independent certification bodies. The ISO 37001 Anti-Bribery Management System Certificate demonstrates that a company has taken measures against any form of bribery and does not compromise with any individual or institution in this regard. This is an integral part of corporate sustainability and social responsibility policies, providing environmental, social, and economic benefits to companies.

What is ISO 37001?

The business losses, fines, and the accompanying reputational damage caused by corruption, bribery, and fraud can severely harm companies and result in billions of dollars in revenue losses. No organization wants to work with companies involved in bribery and corruption scandals. Such organizations may face severe penalties from regulatory authorities. Research shows that when individuals within an organization are found guilty of bribery, the morale and motivation of all employees in the organization significantly decreases. Therefore, taking steps to deter unethical practices in the workforce is of great importance in building trust.
ISO 37001 Anti-Bribery Management System is designed to help an organization implement and maintain a proactive anti-bribery system. The standard provides globally recognized best practices to prevent, detect, and respond to bribery at all levels of an organization. The requirements in the standard cover every aspect of the global value chain and go beyond the organization’s own operations. The Anti-Bribery Management System includes detailed information about bribery, case studies, and examples clarifying the requirements of the standard. Businesses of all sizes and sectors can benefit from the standard.
The content of the standard is as follows:

1. Standard Scope
2. Normative References
3. Terms and Definitions
4. Context of the Organization
4.1. Understanding the organization and its context
4.2. Understanding the needs and expectations of stakeholders
4.3. Determining the scope of the Anti-Bribery Management System
4.4. Anti-Bribery Management System
4.5. Bribery risk assessment
5. Leadership
5.1. Leadership and commitment
5.2. Anti-bribery policy
5.3. Organizational roles, responsibilities, and authorities
6. Planning
6.1. Actions to address risks and opportunities
6.2. Anti-bribery objectives and planning to achieve them
7. Support
7.1. Resources
7.2. Competence
7.3. Awareness and training
7.4. Communication
7.5. Documented information
8. Operation
8.1. Operational planning and control
8.2. Situation assessment
8.3. Financial controls
8.4. Non-financial controls
8.5. Application of anti-bribery controls by controlled organizations and business partners
8.6. Anti-bribery commitments
8.7. Gifts, hospitality, donations, and similar benefits
8.8. Managing insufficient anti-bribery controls
8.9. Raising concerns
8.10. Bribery investigation and anti-bribery actions
9. Performance evaluation
9.1. Monitoring, measurement, analysis, and evaluation
9.2. Internal audit
9.3. Management review
10. Improvement
10.1. Nonconformity and corrective actions
10.2. Continuous improvement

ISO 37001 Anti-Bribery Management System Certificate

Organizations that meet the requirements of ISO 37001 can obtain the ISO 37001 Anti-Bribery Management System Certificate through third-party accredited certification bodies. The ISO 37001 requirements must be met within a management system framework as described in the standard. Companies seeking detailed information about this process can contact KIOSCERT. KIOSCERT provides training on the standard’s requirements, implementation, and internal audits. Companies wishing to obtain the certificate can also participate in these training sessions.
Companies that establish an Anti-Bribery Management System in compliance with ISO 37001 apply to certification bodies. Independent auditors from the certification body assess the organization’s management system’s compliance with the standard and report any deficiencies or incorrect points. Companies can obtain the certificate after taking necessary actions and implementing corrective/preventive measures. Certified companies are subject to periodic surveillance audits.

Benefits of ISO 37001 Certificate

Organizations that obtain the ISO 37001 Anti-Bribery Management System Certificate gain many direct and indirect benefits. Some of these are:
• Preventive measures can be taken against bribery and corruption in compliance with international standards, rules, and methods.
• Financial losses due to bribery and corruption are minimized.
• The necessary steps to be taken in the event of a bribery case are clearly defined.
• In cases of bribery, fraud, etc., it can be demonstrated to all stakeholders that internationally recognized best practices for anti-bribery controls have been implemented. This is crucial for protecting corporate reputation.
• The ISO 37001 Anti-Bribery Management System Certificate serves as proof that reasonable steps have been taken to prevent bribery in the event of an investigation.
• The certificate helps maintain corporate prestige among stakeholders; increases employee motivation, customer satisfaction, and opens the way for new investments.
• ISO 37001 can easily be integrated with management systems such as ISO 9001 quality, environmental, energy, occupational health and safety, information security, etc.

ISO 37001 Anti-Bribery Management System

Organizations wishing to obtain the ISO 37001 Certificate must seek support from a certification body. KIOSCERT supports organizations wishing to obtain the ISO 37001 Anti-Bribery Management System Certificate at every step of the certification process.