ISO 37001: Anti-bribery management system to protect organizational integrity
ISO 37001:2016 is the international standard that specifies requirements and guidance for establishing, implementing, maintaining, reviewing and improving an anti-bribery management system (ABMS). The standard is designed to help organizations at all levels and sectors to effectively prevent, detect and address bribery incidents and turn ethics into action.
The standard is based on three key pillars to ensure the effectiveness of the system:
- Commitment: Demonstrating senior leadership’s absolute commitment to anti-bribery and resourcing.
- RiskManagement: Applying a systematic approach to identifying, assessing and addressing bribery risks.
- SecurityControls: Establish strong financial, operational and procedural controls to deter and detect bribery.
Expert Development Methodology for your ISO 37001qualification
We provide a clear and controlled workflow to ensure your successful implementation of an anti-bribery management system, starting with assessment and ending with international accreditation:
- Gap Analysis & Commitment:
- We conduct specialized site visits to assess your current anti-corruption practices. We identify the gaps between your current situation and the requirements of ISO 37001, and ensure senior management commitment and documentation of your formal anti-bribery policy.
- Capacity building and appointment of a compliance officer:
- We launch an intensive training plan to fully qualify your team. We focus on training theCompliance Officer, process owners and internal auditors on bribery identification, investigation and accountability mechanisms.
- Documentation and anti-bribery framework design:
- We support your team in drafting and documenting all the key elements of the system. This includes the development ofDue Diligence procedures, gift and hospitality controls, and reporting mechanisms, in strict compliance with the international standard.
- Oversight of the bribery risk assessment:
- To ensure operational readiness, we oversee the identification and assessment of bribery risks in the most at-risk processes (e.g. procurement, contracts, interaction with government agencies). This step is critical to ensure appropriate controls are in place.
- Donor visit finalization:
- We take care of the complete preparation for the certification visit. Our goal is to ensure that you pass the external audit with flying colors and achieve ISO 37001 accreditation.
The end result:
Partnering with Development Experts ensures that you don’t just get certified, you build an integrated anti-bribery management system that acts as a protective shield that shields your organization from legal and financial risks and enhances your reputation and credibility in global markets.
