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Standard Overview

ISO 37001 is a systematic framework for preventing, detecting, and responding to corruption risks such as bribery that can occur within an organization. It is used as an objective indicator that a company practices ethical management.

Why is it needed?

Ethical management is a core element in the 'G (Governance)' assessment of ESG management. A corruption incident leads not only to legal penalties but can also damage a company's reputation beyond repair. ISO 37001 demonstrates that you control such risks systematically.

Key Features

Corruption Risk Assessment

Diagnoses the likelihood of corruption by department and by function.

Due Diligence

Performs integrity due diligence on projects, partners, hiring, and more.

Control Activities

Applies strict control policies on gifts, hospitality, facilitation payments, and the like.

Internal Whistleblowing

Operates an internal reporting channel with guaranteed anonymity.

Certification Process

1

Corruption Diagnosis

Corruption risk assessment and goal setting

2

Policy Establishment

Enact anti-bribery policies and regulations

3

Training & Operation

Employee ethics training and internal controls

4

Certification Audit

In-depth, interview-focused audit

5

Certification

Certification as a leader in ethical management

Expected Benefits

ESG

ESG Rating

Improve ESG ratings and support sustainability reporting

Legal

Defense of Liability

Documentation proving the company's duty-of-care efforts in the event of a corruption incident

Reputation

Reputation Boost

Win investor trust with a clean, transparent corporate image

Public

Bid Bonus Points

Extra points when selected as a supplier to public institutions and large corporations

Frequently Asked Questions

Does ISO 37001 certification actually provide legal protection from liability?
ISO 37001 certification does not in itself guarantee automatic exemption from liability, but it serves as strong evidence that you have built and operated 'reasonable anti-bribery procedures.' In responding to global anti-corruption regulations such as the UK Bribery Act (UKBA) and the US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), holding the certification is used as key documentation proving that a company has fulfilled its duty of care.
How is due diligence performed under ISO 37001 certification?
It establishes integrity-verification procedures for partners, agents, joint-venture partners, and others before contracts are signed. Specifically, this includes business registration verification, screening against sanctions lists (UN, EU, OFAC), reputation checks, and conflict-of-interest reviews, and it is divided into Simplified Due Diligence and Enhanced Due Diligence depending on the level of risk.
Do small and medium-sized enterprises need to obtain ISO 37001?
It is especially recommended for companies in sectors with high corruption risk—such as public procurement, defense, construction, and energy—or for companies operating overseas. It is also increasingly required as a condition for registration as a supplier to large corporations, and it is widely used as a concrete way to put an ESG management declaration into practice.
How is an ISO 37001 audit conducted?
A distinctive feature of ISO 37001 audits is that interviews carry more weight than document review. Through interviews with key employees related to corruption risk—such as top management and staff in finance, procurement, and sales—the audit evaluates how well anti-bribery policies are actually understood and internalized. Just Verify auditors also provide mock-interview training.
What is the difference between ISO 37001 and ISO 37301 (Compliance Management)?
ISO 37001 is a standard specialized in anti-bribery (bribery prevention), while ISO 37301 is a broader standard covering compliance as a whole, including laws, regulations, and internal policies. Companies seeking to strengthen ethical management can achieve strong synergy by obtaining the two certifications together.

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