ISO 37001 Anti-Bribery Management System - Training Courses

What Is ISO 37001?

ISO 37001:2025, an update to the 2016 edition, is a Type A management system standard [MSS] that specifies requirements and provides guidance for implementing, maintaining, reviewing, and improving an ABMS. It helps organizations prevent, detect, and respond to bribery while ensuring compliance with anti-bribery laws and voluntary commitments.

The standard applies to organizations of all sizes, types, and sectors, including public, private, and non-profit entities. 

The 2025 edition introduces clarifications and enhancements, including strengthened governance requirements, expanded due diligence provisions, and improved whistleblower protections. While ISO 37001:2025 focuses on bribery risks, it does not address other forms of corruption, such as fraud or money laundering.

Why Is Anti-Bribery Management Important?

Globally, it is estimated that over $1.5 trillion in bribes are exchanged each year. Beyond its damaging economic effects, bribery significantly harms society by undermining trust, promoting unfairness, exacerbating inequality, and diminishing motivation. In response to these challenges, the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has contributed to the global fight against bribery by developing ISO 37001—an international standard that outlines the requirements for implementing an anti-bribery management system [ABMS].

The Benefits of Implementing an ABMS Based on ISO 37001:2025

Organizations that implement an ABMS in accordance with ISO 37001:2025 can gain several key benefits, including:

1. Enhanced risk management: Strengthening the organization’s ability to prevent, detect, and respond to bribery risks both internally and in business relationships
2. Structured due diligence: Establishing consistent processes for assessing transactions, third parties, and business associates
3. Improved governance and accountability: Reinforcing leadership oversight and clearly defining management responsibilities in anti-bribery efforts
4. Alignment with compliance frameworks: Aligning anti-bribery initiatives with other compliance systems, such as ISO 37301 [Compliance Management] to support broader governance frameworks
5. Increased stakeholder trust: Demonstrating a strong commitment to ethical business practices and organizational integrity
6. Safe reporting channels: Establishing whistleblowing and reporting mechanisms that protect individuals and disclosure without fear of retaliation
7. Regulatory compliance: Supporting adherence to anti-bribery laws and regulations, thereby reducing legal exposure and potential penalties.
8. Robust internal controls: Defining financial and non-financial controls for aspects such as gifts, hospitality, donations, and procurement
9. Continual improvement: Promoting the improvement of anti-bribery policies through regular audits, performance reviews, and corrective actions

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