Anti-Corruption

ISO 37001 Anti-Bribery Management Consulting

ISO 37001:2016 · Anti-Bribery Management Systems

For organizations in high-risk sectors, those working with government, and companies subject to anti-corruption laws. We assess bribery risks, design an ISO 37001 anti-bribery management system, set due diligence and financial controls, train staff, run the internal audit and prepare for certification.

Reviewed by Santhosh K, Principal GRC Advisor, CyberWave GRC · CISA, CISM, CCISO, HITRUST CCSFP, CHQP, ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor

What is ISO 37001:2016?

ISO 37001 specifies requirements for establishing, implementing, and improving an anti-bribery management system, helping organizations prevent, detect, and address bribery throughout their operations.

Key Focus Areas

Anti-bribery policy and commitment

Bribery risk assessment

Due diligence on personnel and partners

Financial and non-financial controls

Gifts, hospitality, and donations

Whistleblowing and reporting

Investigation and remediation

Training and awareness

What our engagement includes

Bribery risk assessment

Anti-bribery policy and procedures

Due diligence process for third parties and staff

Gifts, hospitality and donations controls

Training and whistleblowing process

Internal audit and certification support

How the engagement works

Bribery Risk Assessment

Identify and evaluate bribery risks across operations.

ABMS Design

Design and implement an anti-bribery management system.

Policy Development

Develop anti-bribery policies, procedures, and controls.

Due Diligence

Establish due diligence processes for personnel and partners.

Certification Support

Guide through ISO 37001 certification audits.

Timeline and cost factors

Typical timeline: 3–6 months for implementation and certification. Cost depends on scope, organization size, number of locations and systems, current maturity and how much hands-on implementation support you need. Any certification, assessment or audit body fees are separate and set by that body.

Questions buyers ask

No. It shows you have reasonable measures to prevent, detect and respond to bribery. No system can eliminate the risk entirely.

Its controls support the adequate procedures expected under laws such as the FCPA and UK Bribery Act. It does not replace legal advice.

An accredited certification body issues it. CyberWave GRC provides consulting and preparation support.

The standard requires a function with authority and independence to oversee the system. We help you define it for your size.

Yes. Due diligence and controls for business partners are a core part of the standard.

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