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ISO 37001 Anti-Bribery Management
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ISO 37001

Anti-Bribery Management

Establish robust anti-bribery controls, demonstrate ethical governance, and protect your organisation against bribery risk in government and commercial dealings.

What Is ISO 37001?

Anti-Bribery Management

ISO 37001 is the international standard for Anti-Bribery Management Systems (ABMS). It specifies requirements and provides guidance for establishing, implementing, and improving controls to prevent, detect, and respond to bribery — whether by the organisation or on its behalf.

ISO 37001 is critical for organisations that engage with government bodies, public officials, or operate in sectors where bribery risk is elevated. It is increasingly required in public procurement processes, international trade relationships, and corporate governance frameworks.

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ISO 37001

Why Portlanders Services?

Our Principal Consultant is a certified Lead Auditor for ISO 37001 with over 23 years of practical implementation experience. We've guided organisations through every stage — assessment to certification — and beyond.

Business Benefits

Why get ISO 37001 certified?

Demonstrate commitment to ethical business practices

Protect against bribery allegations and prosecutions

Qualify for government and international procurement tenders

Build trust with investors, partners, and stakeholders

Reduce legal liability and financial exposure from bribery incidents

Certification Journey

Our step-by-step process

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Step 01 Bribery Risk Assessment
⏱ 1–2 weeks

Identify all activities, relationships, and transactions where bribery risk exists — including third parties and intermediaries.

Deliverables
Risk Assessment Report
Bribery Risk Register
Third Party Risk Mapping
Step 02 Policy & Governance
⏱ 1–2 weeks

Develop your anti-bribery policy, governance structure, and management commitment documentation.

Deliverables
Anti-Bribery Policy
Governance Framework
Top Management Commitment Statement
Step 03 Controls Development
⏱ 2–4 weeks

Design and document anti-bribery controls — financial controls, procurement controls, and hospitality policies.

Deliverables
Financial Control Procedures
Gifts & Hospitality Policy
Procurement Anti-bribery Controls
Step 04 Due Diligence Programme
⏱ 2–3 weeks

Establish procedures for due diligence on business associates, agents, and high-risk third parties.

Deliverables
Due Diligence Procedure
Third Party Screening Process
Risk-based Assessment Templates
Step 05 Training & Awareness
⏱ 1–2 weeks

Train all relevant staff and management on bribery risks, controls, and reporting obligations.

Deliverables
Training Programme
Staff Awareness Materials
Competency Records
Step 06 Audit & Certification
⏱ 2–3 weeks

Conduct internal ABMS audit and support through external certification assessment.

Deliverables
Internal Audit Report
Corrective Actions
Certification Support

What ISO 37001 Requires

  • Anti-bribery policy and commitment from top management
  • Bribery risk assessment for all business activities
  • Due diligence on business associates and third parties
  • Anti-bribery controls and financial procedures
  • Reporting mechanisms and investigation procedures

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