ISO 37001 in the form of an anti-corruption management system (ACMS) counteracts corruption. With ISO 37001 certification, companies are actively contributing to this and visibly focussing on the central compliance issue . ISO 37001 provides a framework for evaluating and improving internal anti-corruption procedures from which companies of all sizes can benefit.
The standard helps to monitor and prevent bribery by the organisation, its employees, intermediaries or third parties. The focus is on prevention by minimising the risk of bribery and promoting a culture of transparency and integrity.
Although certification is not mandatory, it is increasingly seen as an image and competitive factor and is already crucial for being recognised as a trustworthy business partner in many industries.
The target group for ISO 37001 certification includes organisations of all sizes and industries that want to assess and improve their internal anti-corruption procedures. This certification is aimed at organisations that want to promote a culture of transparency and integrity and position themselves as trustworthy business partners.
ISO 37001 scores points above all for its flexibility: it can be applied regardless of the sector, type and size of your company and, thanks to its high-level structure, it can be integrated into an existing management system, for example in accordance with ISO 9001 or ISO 14001.
The internationally recognised standard contains the requirements for setting up, implementing, maintaining and improving the management system to combat corruption.
The measures are based on globally recognised anti-corruption guidelines and comply with legal requirements. Both bribery by the organisation itself or its personnel and business partners, as well as corruption by the same, are addressed.
As ISO 37001 follows a risk-based approach, corruption risks must be regularly analysed and reviewed. One of the aims of the standard is to establish a culture of integrity, transparency and openness.
ISO 37001 certification is suitable for all companies, regardless of size, sector or type.
ISO 37001 includes the following requirements, among others: