ISO 37001 | Compliance & Consultancy

What is ISO 37001 certification?

ISO 37001 is the international Standard for Anti-Bribery Management Systems (ABMS), designed to help organisations prevent, detect and respond to bribery. It provides a structured framework for establishing, implementing, maintaining and improving anti-bribery controls, regardless of the risk source. Applicable to organisations of all sizes and sectors, ISO 37001 supports a culture of integrity and transparency, aligning with legal requirements and ethical business practices.

Implementing ISO 37001 demonstrates a clear commitment to ethical conduct and compliance, helping to protect your organisation’s reputation and reduce the risk of costly legal issues. At Teamwork IMS, we support you through every stage of the certification process; from initial gap analysis to full implementation, ensuring your anti-bribery management system is robust, effective and tailored to your operational needs.

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How it can make a difference to your organisation

Increased transparency and trust

Builds trust by promoting transparency and ethical conduct

Reduced risk of bribery and corrupt practices

Helps minimise bribery risks through structured, preventative controls

Improved compliance with laws and regulations

Supports stronger compliance with anti-bribery laws and global regulations

Enhanced reputation

Strengthens your reputation by showcasing a commitment to ethical business

Operational efficiency

Streamlines anti-bribery processes, reducing inefficiencies and improving internal controls

Global recognition

Provides internationally recognised assurance of your anti-bribery credentials

Our ISO 37001 certification lifecycle

Gap analysis

We compare your current practices and processes against ISO 37001 requirements and industry best practice

ISO 37001 Gap Analysis

Implement

We project manage your implementation, developing key anti-bribery documentation and providing consultancy support

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Certification

We liaise with the external ISO assessors to organise the assessment and support you through the certification process

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Improvement

Following certification, we help you to maintain and improve your ABMS to ensure continued compliance

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Why choose Teamwork IMS?

Experienced Professionals

Teamwork IMS is a leading provider of Compliance and Sustainability solutions to a wide range of business sectors worldwide. Our solutions support compliance, expedite ISO certification, promote sustainability and drive improvement initiatives. Our team of professionals includes MBCI, GDPR, ISEP, ESOS and ISO Lead Assessor, CMIOSH, CISSP, PCI Security Standards Council QSA qualified consultants.

Multi-disciplinary team

Our knowledge and experience across a broad base of management and technical Standards make us uniquely equipped to help organisations to develop an Anti-bribery management system to integrate with other management systems to achieve significant savings and efficiencies.

Part of your business

The continued success of both the project delivery and maintenance phases of our Compliance and Sustainability programmes is built on two key principles:

– The exceptional insight of our consultants, who consistently go beyond the Standards and services to identify, define, and align with the core business drivers that truly matter to our clients

– Our unique ability to integrate effortlessly with our clients’ teams, fostering collaboration and trust, and becoming a valued extension of their operations.

Global credentials

We have developed and led IAF National accredited ISO as well as other Standard and compliance-based service improvement programmes for private and public-sector organisations across an international client base.

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Frequently asked questions

What is ISO 37001 and why is it important?

ISO 37001 is the international Standard for Anti-Bribery Management Systems (ABMS), designed to help organisations prevent, detect and respond to bribery. It provides a structured framework for promoting ethical conduct, meeting legal obligations and reducing the risk of corruption.

By achieving ISO 37001, organisations demonstrate a strong commitment to integrity, transparency and responsible business practices—enhancing trust with stakeholders and protecting their reputation.

How does ISO 37001 relate to existing management systems, such as ISO 27001?

ISO 37001 is designed to integrate seamlessly with other management systems, including ISO 27001 (Information Security), ISO 9001 (Quality), and ISO 14001 (Environmental). It follows the same high-level structure, making it easier to align anti-bribery controls with existing policies and processes. For example, organisations already certified to ISO 27001 can build on their risk management, internal audit and training frameworks to support ISO 37001 implementation—creating a more cohesive and efficient compliance system.

Can adopting ISO 37001 aid in regulatory compliance?

Yes, adopting ISO 37001 can significantly support regulatory compliance, especially in relation to anti-bribery and anti-corruption laws such as the UK Bribery Act. This international Standard provides a structured framework for implementing an Anti-Bribery Management System (ABMS), helping organisations identify, prevent and respond to bribery risks effectively. Implementing an effective ABMS can also support Sustainability assessments (e.g. EcoVadis).

What are the key components of ISO 37001?

Key elements include anti-bribery policies, risk assessments, due diligence procedures, financial and non-financial controls, training, reporting mechanisms and internal audits.

How long does it take to achieve ISO 37001 certification?

Implementation time varies depending on the size and complexity of the organisation, but it typically ranges from a few months to over a year, especially if integrated with other management systems.

Does ISO 37001 guarantee that bribery will not occur?

No system can guarantee the complete elimination of bribery. However, ISO 37001 helps organisations establish effective controls and demonstrate that they have taken reasonable steps to prevent, monitor, detect and respond to bribery should it arise.