ISO 37001 - Anti-bribery Management System
What is ISO 37001?
ISO 37001 is the standard for an Anti-bribery Management System. It sets requirements for preventing, detecting and responding to bribery, both inside the organisation and in its relationships with partners, intermediaries and suppliers. The current edition was published in 2025.
Who is ISO 37001 for?
It applies to businesses that take part in public contracts, construction companies, energy companies, pharmaceutical and medical equipment companies, shipping companies, financial institutions, subsidiaries of multinational groups, and public sector bodies.
Benefits of ISO 37001
- Evidence that adequate prevention procedures are in place
- Reduced criminal and administrative exposure for management
- A credibility criterion in public and private tenders
- Controlled relationships with partners and intermediaries
- A secure and documented reporting channel
- Reputation protection in the event of an allegation
- Alignment with the ESG requirements of lenders and investors
- Integrated management alongside ISO 9001 and ISO 37301
Certification Requirements
The ISO 37001 management system must meet the applicable legal requirements concerning the business, such as Greek Law 4990/2022 on the protection of persons who report breaches and the anti money laundering framework, as well as the requirements of the standard. A documented bribery risk assessment and due diligence on projects and partners are required.