Preventing Bribery with ISO 37001

In the age of transparency, no organization can afford to take the risk of bribery lightly. Investors, business associates, personnel and shareholders all need to be assured that you have made every possible effort to prevent bribery at all levels of the organi­zation. Implementing the ISO 37001 standard and certification through an independent third party such as DQS enables you to do exactly that.

As one of the few accredited certification bodies for ISO 37001, DQS has gained insight into current industry practices for preventing bribery across the globe. If you are considering implementing an anti-bribery management system or are in the process of seeking certification, this whitepaper will provide you with a management summary of the main considerations.

In this whitepaper, you’ll get:

• A good understanding of the purpose and scope of the ISO 37001 standard
• A management summary of the main requirements
• An overview of the business case for implementing an anti-bribery management system, aligned with the requirements of ISO 37001
• A description of the process for obtaining ISO 37001 certification
• Helpful insights into the relation between ISO 37001 and ISO 37301

Author: Hans-Jürgen Fengler is Global Product Manager ESG Services at DQS. After graduating with a degree in economics with a focus on ecology, he initially worked in environmental consulting and sustainability reporting. In a next step, he focussed on criteria and requirements for sustainable financial products, before moving on to management system certification, with a special focus on compliance and anti-bribery management.

ISO 37001 in Context

ISO 37001 is an international standard for anti-bribery management systems, designed to help organizations prevent, detect, and respond to bribery risks. It provides a framework for implementing anti-bribery policies, risk assessments, due diligence, and employee training, as well as channels for reporting bribery. Suitable for organizations of all sizes and sectors, it aligns with legal anti-bribery requirements and promotes a culture of transparency and ethics. Certification to ISO 37001 demonstrates an organization's commitment to preventing bribery, although it doesn’t guarantee the complete absence of risk. It helps strengthen compliance programs and enhance stakeholder trust.

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