ISO 37001:2016 is the International Standard for Anti-Bribery Management Systems.

ISO 37001:2016 - Introduction

ISO 37001 was published in 2016 and is the international standard for anti-bribery management systems. The standard is designed to assist organizations in implementing and maintaining specific measures which assist them in preventing, detecting and addressing bribery across the organization and its business activities.

This could include:

• Bribery activities conducted by the organization
• Bribery activities conducted against the organization

Adopting ISO 37001

ISO 37001 is a flexible business tool that can be adapted by any organisation, large or small, in any country, regardless of business type or bribery risk.

Demonstrating anti-bribery efforts, to control bribery and corruption risks, are crucial to protecting an organisation’s reputation and brand value. Compliance with the ISO 37001 standard can be a key market differentiator when used to minimise the risk of unlawful behavior and showcase an organisation’s dedication to ethical practices. ISO 37001 certification is a valuable credential that can build customer and investor confidence in the organisation’s integrity and credibility.