ISO 37001:2025

The New Global Standard for Fighting Bribery and Corruption

 

ISO 37001:2025 is the latest version of the international standard for Anti-Bribery Management Systems (ABMS), officially published in February 2025, replacing ISO 37001:2016. It provides a globally recognized framework for organizations to prevent, detect, and respond to bribery and corruption risks—both internally and in dealings with third parties.

The 2025 revision strengthens the standard’s alignment with global compliance expectations, introduces new clauses, and clarifies roles and responsibilities to ensure a stronger governance structure and more effective anti-bribery culture.

 

🔍 Key Enhancements in ISO 37001:2025:

• Leadership & Anti-Bribery Culture: Greater emphasis on top management’s role in promoting a culture of ethics, accountability, and integrity throughout the organization.

• Conflicts of Interest: New focus on identifying and managing conflicts of interest, with documented processes required for mitigation and transparency.

• Anti-Bribery Function Independence: Stronger independence and authority of the designated anti-bribery function, ensuring it can operate without undue influence.

• Updated Risk Assessment: More structured approach to risk-based thinking, with improved guidance on assessing bribery risk in different business contexts.

• Clause on Climate Change: Inclusion of a clause that considers the impact of climate change on the organization, aligning with the common requirement in newer ISO standards.

• Harmonized Terminology: Improved alignment with other ISO management system standards like ISO 9001, ISO 37301 (compliance), and ISO 37000 (governance), enabling easier integration into existing systems.

• Enhanced Third-Party Due Diligence: Greater clarity on how to assess and monitor third parties, agents, contractors, and suppliers involved in potentially high-risk transactions.

 

✅ Benefits of Certification to ISO 37001:2025:

• ✔️ Demonstrates a clear, proactive stand against bribery and unethical practices

• ✔️ Builds credibility with regulators, partners, clients, and investors

• ✔️ Aligns with anti-bribery laws (e.g., UK Bribery Act, FCPA, Prevention of Corruption Act)

• ✔️ Supports ethical supply chain and third-party risk management

• ✔️ Enhances stakeholder confidence and reputation

• ✔️ Integrates easily with other ISO management systems

• ✔️ Prepares your organization for stricter global governance and ESG expectations

 

🕒 Transition Timeline:

Organizations certified to ISO 37001:2016 must transition to ISO 37001:2025 by February 28, 2027, to maintain valid certification. Certification bodies like CERTINOVA UK LIMITED are now conducting audits based on the updated standard.

 

🌐 Why Choose CERTINOVA UK LTD?

At CERTINOVA, we offer independent certification services to ISO 37001:2025. As a trusted certification body, we deliver impartial and professional audits to evaluate your Anti-Bribery Management System’s compliance, effectiveness, and alignment with international best practices.

 

📞 Get Certified to ISO 37001:2025 and Lead with Integrity

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