ISO 37001
Fight against Corruption
Certification dedicated to the fight against corruption
The ISO 37001® standard defines the requirements and provides recommendations for the implementation, regular updating, and improvement of an anti-corruption management system. The standard addresses corruption risks in the public, private, non-profit, and local government sectors. Corruption can involve illicit countervalues of any nature or value, whether financial or non-financial, and has the potential to infiltrate anywhere.
Implementing an anti-corruption management system aims to promote an anti-corruption culture within organizations and to organize appropriate control measures, increasing the chances of detecting weaknesses and exposure risks related to corruption, thereby reducing its incidence.
For certification recipients, within their ecosystem
From an internal perspective:
- Continuously ensure the relevance of the anti-corruption policies in place and their effectiveness
- Promote and strengthen a culture of compliance and protection in terms of fight against corruption
- Ensure the continuous improvement of the anti-corruption system by:
- Identifying weaknesses and addressing them through the implementation of appropriate action plans
- Consolidating strengths
- Evolve best practices in governance, related to the fight against corruption
From an external perspective:
- A certification is a strong argument that reflects and validates compliance with a set of requirements
- The use of ISO 37001® compliance marks serves as an indicator that directly contributes to the enhancement and attractiveness of an organization
- Compliance with the ISO 37001® standard reflects adherence to the principles of integrity and transparency
- Certification to the ISO 37001® standard provides a reliable and concrete benchmark that allows for differentiation between organizations in terms of best practices and financial ethics
Steps of the ISO 37001 Certification Process
The standard is built on the standardization models and certification schemes established by international regulations for management system certifications. The ISO 37001® certification is issued by an independent third-party certification body, following an evaluation process that reveals compliance.
The specifications of the ISO 37001® standard outline:
- The comprehensive measures that must be implemented by businesses and institutions in the fight against corruption
- The methodology to be followed to assess the level of technical compliance and effectiveness of anti-corruption measures
The specifications of the ISO 37001® standard enable the evaluation of the compliance and effectiveness of the anti-corruption policies implemented, in light of the requirements of the ISO 17021® standard.
The evaluation process begins with a meeting to present the methodology employed and the execution timeline.
Examination of the systems implemented by the evaluated entity and the effectiveness of its anti-corruption measures. This examination relies on verifying a series of conditions, such as the adoption of specific anti-corruption procedures, the designation of a dedicated person responsible for overseeing compliance in the fight against corruption, the selection and training of employees potentially exposed to corruption, the assessment of corruption risks related to specific projects or business partners, the implementation of financial control measures, and the commitment to a reporting and investigation process.
The relevance of the applied policies and their effectiveness are then evaluated and assessed for each requirement outlined in the ISO 37001® standard.
The certification committee is responsible for ensuring the proper execution of evaluations in accordance with the rules and procedures established for this purpose, as per the ISO 17021® standard; it then determines the compliance status of the entity being evaluated.
If compliance is confirmed at the end of the evaluation, a certificate of conformity is issued.
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