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ISO 37001 certification

Prüfzeichen DIN ISO 37001

Against corruption in your company

There are constant reports of bribery and corruption in politics, business and public administration. Although Switzerland has a low level of corruption by international standards, the Federal Statistical Office states that there is still room for improvement in terms of sustainable development.

ISO 37001 counteracts such risks and presents them externally as part of the fight against corruption. The certification implements your Anti-Bribery Management System (ABMS) in accordance with the standard and supports you in identifying corruption and bribery and actively counteracting them. 

Any organisation can obtain ISO 37001 certification, regardless of sector, type or size.  

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Target group

The target audience for ISO 37001 certification includes organisations of all sizes and across all sectors that wish to assess and improve their internal anti-bribery procedures. This certification is aimed at organisations that wish to foster a culture of transparency and integrity and position themselves as trustworthy business partners.

Benefits of a certification

  • Greater trust among your business partners
  • Enhanced integrity, openness and transparency
  • Enhanced public image  
  • Reduced risk of bribery
  • Evidence of anti-corruption measures for law enforcement agencies
  • International comparability and competitiveness

Another key advantage of ISO 37001 is its flexibility: thanks to the ‘High-Level Structure’ (HLS), it can be integrated into existing management systems (e.g. ISO 9001).

The audit process of a ISO 37001 certification

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Step 01

Enquiries, quotations & explanations

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Step 02

Booking & personalised scheduling

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Step 03

Audit: Understanding the organisation & assessing readiness for certification

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Step 04

Identifying areas for improvement

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Step 05

Quick dual-check & certificate generation

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Step 06

TÜV certificate for external use

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Step 07

Continuous improvement of the management system and competitiveness

Implementing ISO 37001 into your existing system

ISO 37001 stands out above all for its flexibility: it can be applied regardless of your organisation’s sector, type or size, and its high-level structure allows it to be integrated into an existing management system, such as one based on ISO 9001 or ISO 14001.

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Climate change – additions to management system standards

In a joint statement issued in February 2024, the International Accreditation Forum (IAF) and the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) outlined the amendments to various management system standards. The statement emphasises the importance of addressing climate change within these management systems.

The amendments affect clauses 4.1 and 4.2 of the respective standard. The aim of the amendments is to ensure that organisations take climate change issues into account in relation to the effectiveness of management systems, in addition to all other aspects.

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Frequently asked questions

FAQ on ISO 37001 certification

ISO 37001 is an internationally recognised standard aligned with global anti-corruption guidelines and complies with legal requirements. It addresses both acts of corruption committed by the organisation itself, such as the granting of undue advantage, and bribery by staff or business partners. 

The standard sets out the necessary requirements for establishing a management system to combat corruption within the organisation and encompasses a culture of integrity, transparency and openness. The risk-based approach of ISO 37001 includes the regular analysis and review of potential corruption risks. 

ISO 37001 certification is suitable for all organisations, regardless of their size, sector or type.

The anti-corruption management system comprises the following requirements:

  • Introduction of an anti-corruption policy and strategy
  • Development of measures to detect, combat and prevent corruption
  • Monitoring, measuring, analysing and evaluating these measures
  • Appointment of a compliance manager
  • Financial control and financial management
  • ‘Due diligence’: exercising due care in relation to specific transactions, projects and activities, as well as towards staff and business partners
  • Raising awareness and training staff on the issue of ‘corruption’
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