ISO 37001:2016 Anti-bribery Management

ISO 37001 defines the measures an organisation must implement to prevent, detect and respond to bribery. It is a reputational shield for firms that take part in public tenders, do international business and work with agents.

The audit concentrates on corruption risk assessment, due diligence on business partners, the gifts and hospitality policy, the whistleblowing channel and the independence of the compliance function.

• Appointment of a compliance officer
• Reporting line and protection against retaliation
• Third-party due diligence

The audit confirms through interviews the top management commitment to anti-bribery and the independence of the compliance function; short interviews with employees about the reporting line are held.