ISO has published the second edition of the standard ISO 37001:2025 | Anti-bribery management systems — Requirements with guidance for use.ISO 37001 is a standard dedicated to the creation, implementation, maintenance and improvement of an anti-bribery management system.
This standard provides requirements and guidelines for creating systems designed to help organizations prevent, detect and respond to corruption , as well as comply with anti-corruption laws and voluntary commitments applicable to their activities. It covers various forms of corruption (direct and indirect) within the public, private and non-profit sectors.
What's new in the second edition?
- Focus on promoting integrity and ethical leadership
- Integrating sustainability and climate into corruption risk management
- Managing conflicts of interest to ensure ethical governance
- Alignment with other global standards such as ISO 9001 and ISO 37301 to strengthen stakeholder trust
Advantages
- Reduces corruption risks and associated costs
- Improve compliance with international anti-corruption laws
- Strengthens stakeholder trust and confidence in business operations
- Strengthens the organization's reputation and integrity