
ISO 37001 certification
Prevent, detect, and respond to bribery.What is ISO 37001 certification?
ISO 37001 is the international standard for anti-bribery management systems. It provides a framework for organisations to assess their internal anti-corruption processes and address any weaknesses. Any organisation benefits from ISO 37001 assessments, but it may be particularly beneficial for those working where bribery is a known risk-factor. As ISO 37001 certification becomes an industry benchmark for a company’s approach to bribery, a growing number of organisations are choosing TÜV SÜD audits.
ISO 37001 standards cover a range of scenarios where bribery may occur:
- Directly by the organisation
- By employees acting on the organisation’s behalf
- Through intermediaries
- Third parties bribing the organisation
- Third parties bribing the organisation’s employees
The ISO 37001 standards specify a series of measures that help your organisation to prevent, detect and address bribery. Its focus on prevention helps businesses mitigate the risk of bribery throughout their own operations and across value chains. The ISO 37001 standard promotes a culture of transparency and integrity, and the expansion of effective measures to prevent and tackle problems.
Why ISO 37001 certification is important
News of corruption scandals spreads fast and can prove devastating for companies. Even the hint of bribery can seriously damage your reputation.
ISO 37001 certification is an effective tool to help organisations combat the risk of bribery and maintain customer trust. Your stakeholders will be assured that your organisation has implemented internationally recognised anti-bribery control best practices. They can have confidence in the integrity of your internal processes.
Benefits of ISO 37001 certification
Enhance competitiveness & credibility
Implement effective anti-bribery management systems which supports a business culture based on transparency and integrity.
Reduce intervention costs
Develop internal processes that regularly monitor key challenges, to control bribery-related risks & costs.
Improve service & product value
Prevent negative impacts of bribery & the consequences of associated cost increases.
Enhance brand reputation
With an internationally recognised certificate from TÜV SÜD that openly demonstrates your commitment towards the prevention of corruption.
Due diligence evidence
The standard demonstrates that you have taken due diligence preventative measures. If evidence of bribery does emerge this may help reduce fines.
How TÜV SÜD can help you with ISO 37001 certification
TÜV SÜD is an internationally accredited Certification Body. We provide the expertise and experience to assess your organisation’s anti-corruption programme against ISO 37001 requirements. TÜV SÜD’s auditors hold national and international accreditations for management system auditing exercises.
We conduct your ISO 37001 certification process with the highest degree of professionalism, and conformance to international guidelines and standards. Our auditors must follow a strict code of conduct. This assures both you and your customers of our complete independence and impartiality.
Once we complete your assessment and ISO 37001 certification, you can display the TÜV SÜD certification mark as evidence that a trusted third party has audited you. The TÜV SÜD certification mark represents third-party endorsement by a globally renowned organisation. It is widely recognised and respected as a symbol of quality, safety and sustainability.