Certification of the Management System for the Prevention of Corruption according to ISO 37001: a concrete commitment to combat corruption

The ISO 37001 standard “Management systems for the prevention of corruption” is the first international standard for management systems created, on the basis of international best practices, with the aim of reducing the risks and costs associated with possible corruption. It is aimed at public and private organizations of any size or nature, and represents a flexible tool that provides for the adoption of a systemic approach to preventing and combating corruption. The corruption prevention management system can be set up as a stand-alone system, or it can be part of an integrated system. The High Level Structure, used to articulate the requirements of ISO 37001 and applied, among others, to the ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards, favors an integrated approach with other systems, such as those concerning quality, the environment. and safety at work. With regard to Organizations subject to Italian law, the ISO 37001 management system can also be part of the 'Organization and Management Model' adopted pursuant to Legislative Decree 231/2001.

The ISO 37001 standard

ISO 37001 helps prevent, identify and manage bribery situations (active or passive) on the part of the organization, its staff and its business partners, promoting a series of measures and controls and providing support guidance for the related application. The standard specifies a series of requirements concerning the following aspects:

  • Analysis of the business context (internal and external) and the requirements of the interested parties;
  • Risk assessment: identification of corruption risks, determination of levels and their impact, verification of the effectiveness of the measures taken;
  • Definition of the anti-corruption policy and objectives;
  • Implementation of appropriate financial and non-financial controls and due diligence;
  • Training and communication;
  • Whistleblowing system
  • Reporting, monitoring, analysis and review

Continuous improvement actions.


The benefits of ISO 37001 certification

The certification according to the ISO 37001 standard allows public and private subjects who have decided to implement an organizational system aimed at preventing and combating corruption, to obtain verification and validation by an independent and internationally recognized body, providing evidence of their own choice and commitment. The main advantages of ISO 37001 certification are the followi

  • Legislative compliance: by implementing a management system compliant with the ISO 37001 standard, it is possible to identify and keep legal requirements under control and adopt a systemic approach based on legislative compliance, in the context of preventing and combating corruption.
  • Legislative compliance: by implementing a management system compliant with the ISO 37001 standard, it is possible to identify and keep legal requirements under control and adopt a systemic approach based on legislative compliance, in the context of preventing and combating corruption.
  • Governance: the adoption of a management system compliant with the ISO 37001 standard demonstrates the existence of a suitable and adequate system for preventing the risks associated with corruption. It can also be a response to the high standards of ethics, legality and sustainability of the business required by investors.
  • Sanction risk mitigation: the implementation of a management system for the prevention of corruption and its certification testify to a diligent organizational choice, with a view to preventing the crime of corruption, and can therefore help mitigate the risk of applying sanctions.
  • Legality rating: ISO 37001 certification allows you to request the competition and market authority for the attribution of the legality rating.
  • Economic: increasing the effectiveness of the tools to combat the corruption phenomenon allows to reduce the risk of costs and, in general, of the negative consequences related to corruption.

Image: the certification of the management system for the prevention of corruption enhances the organization's path and constitutes an effective tool for communicating company policies, confirming the commitment and the will to contribute positively to the creation of a market without distortions related to corruption phenomena.

Why get CSQ ISO 37001 certified with Cm Group

The certification of management systems acquires on the market the more value the more authoritative the body that issued it is. Cm Group represents the most important Italian reality in the field of conformity assessment and, in the field of management systems certification, it is among the first bodies in terms of the number of certificates issued. Its auditors are present throughout the national territory; they boast experience, competence, updating and contribute to offering a useful service not only to organizations, but also to the users of the latter's commitment: customers, consumers, all interested parties.