In short: ISO has published ISO 37001, giving organizations a framework to prevent, detect and respond to bribery.
ISO has published ISO 37001, Anti-bribery management systems — Requirements with guidance for use. It is the first international standard designed to help organizations of all sizes and sectors fight bribery and promote an ethical business culture.
Key requirements
- An anti-bribery policy and supporting procedures
- Top management leadership, commitment and responsibility
- Oversight by a compliance function
- Anti-bribery training for personnel
- Risk assessments and due diligence on projects and business associates
- Financial, procurement and commercial controls
- Reporting, monitoring, investigation and review
- Corrective action and continual improvement
Why it matters
Because ISO 37001 follows the same high-level structure as ISO 9001 and ISO 14001, it can be integrated into an existing management system. For quality and compliance professionals, it brings anti-bribery controls into the familiar Plan-Do-Check-Act cycle.
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