ISO 37001 Anti-Corruption Management System Certification
ISO 37001 is an international standard for anti-bribery management systems published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). This standard aims to help organizations establish, implement, maintain, and continually improve their anti-bribery compliance systems to effectively prevent, detect, and respond to all forms of bribery. It is applicable to organizations of all sizes and across all industries worldwide.
Compliance safeguards: Complies with international and local anti-bribery laws and regulations, reducing criminal risks and economic losses.
Reputation enhancement: Showcases the company’s image of honest operation and wins the trust of investors and customers.
Market competitiveness: Enhance competitive advantage in international markets and government project tenders.
Internal governance optimization: Promote transparent and clean corporate operations and reduce fraud and losses.
Sustainable development: providing strong support for corporate ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) strategies.
Core Content
1. Framework Standards
ISO 37001, with risk management at its core, provides a framework for establishing an anti-bribery management system, including policy development, risk assessment, internal control, monitoring mechanisms, and continual improvement. The standard does not specify concrete laws or penalties but rather provides organizations with actionable methods for compliance management.
2. Wide range of applications
Suitable for organizations of any type and size (businesses, government agencies, non-profit organizations, etc.).
It is applicable to different industries and national legal environments, especially for companies involved in public projects, international cooperation, and supply chain management.
It is applicable to the organization itself and its business partners (such as suppliers, agents, and partners).
3. Core Elements
Anti-bribery policy: Senior leaders commit to combating bribery and promoting a culture of integrity and transparency.
Risk identification and assessment: Identify and analyse potential bribery risks and design prevention and control measures.
Governance structure and division of responsibilities: Appoint a compliance officer to ensure the effective operation of the system.
Training and Communication: Conduct anti-bribery awareness campaigns and education for employees, contractors, and business partners.
Due diligence: Conduct background checks on mergers and acquisitions, suppliers, and partners to reduce the risk of bribery.
Internal control and financial monitoring: Strengthen review of contracts, procurement, payments, gifts, and hospitality.
Whistleblowing and investigation mechanisms: Establish confidential and secure whistleblowing channels and ensure independent and impartial investigation procedures.
Continuous improvement: Ensure continuous improvement of the system through internal audits, management reviews, and external oversight.
Authentication Process
1. Internal preparation (3-6 months):
Gap analysis, document preparation, and employee training.
2. System Operation and Improvement:
Implement anti-bribery control measures and conduct internal audits.
3. Certification Audit:
The document review and on-site verification will be conducted in two phases.
4. Issuance of Certificates:
An ISO 37001 certificate will be issued upon successful review.
5. Surveillance and Recertification:
Annual oversight and audits are conducted, with a second review every three years.
SUSTECH's Services
As an innovative technology service company, we can provide clients with the following differentiated services during the establishment, implementation, and continuous improvement of the ISO 37001 anti-corruption management system certification, combining our technological advantages to solve their problems.
1. Compliance Gap Diagnosis:
Identify the gap between the organization’s status and the requirements of ISO 37001.
2. System Design and Documentation:
We help clients establish anti-bribery policies, operating procedures, and control processes.
3. Risk assessment and control measures:
Design customized compliance control solutions based on industry characteristics.
4. Training and Awareness Building:
Conduct anti-bribery management training for all employees and partners.
5. Pre-certification audit and mock audit:
By conducting simulated certification audits, problems can be identified in advance, ensuring a successful pass on the first attempt.
6. Continuous coaching and improvement:
We provide periodic compliance guidance after certification to ensure the effective operation of the system.
SUSTECH
SUSTECH is an innovative technology service company with artificial intelligence, big data, and blockchain at its core. We specialize in ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) testing, certification, and compliance management, helping companies achieve their sustainable development goals. Through digital and intelligent means, we are redefining the testing and certification industry, making ESG compliance more transparent, efficient, and credible.
Core Advantage: Technology-enabled ESG Compliance
Intelligent ESG Data Acquisition and Analysis
- IoT Environmental Monitoring: Real-time collection of data on enterprise carbon emissions, wastewater discharge, energy consumption, etc., and automatic generation of ESG reports.
- AI carbon footprint calculation: Based on supply chain data, it accurately calculates the carbon footprint of a product throughout its entire lifecycle, in accordance with international standards such as ISO 14064 and GHG Protocol.
ESG Certification and Rating Optimization
- Automated compliance checks: AI compares data against global ESG standards (such as GRI, SASB, TCFD) to identify ESG risks for enterprises and provide improvement suggestions.
- ESG Rating Enhancement Solution: Combining industry best practices, we develop actionable ESG optimization strategies to help companies improve their ESG ratings from MSCI, S&P, and other ranking bodies.
Blockchain-based Evidence Storage and Transparent Traceability
- Tamper-proof ESG reports: All test data is stored on the blockchain to ensure traceability and auditability, enhancing the trust of investors and regulators.
- Supply chain ESG penetration management: Tracking supplier ESG performance to ensure compliance with the requirements of major international manufacturers.
