Module 10:  The benefits and requirements of ISO 37001

Miscellaneous points (2)

Can ISO 37001 be used in conjunction with other ISO management system standards?

Yes.  ISO 37001 uses the same common structure, terminology and methodology as ISO 9001 (quality management), ISO 14001 (environmental management) and ISO 45001 (safety management).  Therefore, an organisation can implement some or all of these standards in a similar and integrated manner.  ISO 37001 can also be used in conjunction with other standards.

Is ISO 37001 just a tick box exercise?

No.  An organisation cannot achieve compliance with ISO 37001 just by ticking boxes.  It requires:

  • the genuine commitment of the organisation’s top management to make the system work
  • the planning and design of policies and procedures intended to prevent bribery
  • the effective implementation of these policies and procedures
  • monitoring and review of the effectiveness of these policies and procedures
  • continual improvement of the policies and procedures to ensure their effectiveness.

Can implementing an ISO 37001 compliant ABMS provide assurance that no bribery will take place?

No, it is not possible to completely eliminate the risk of bribery.  However, implementing an ISO 37001 compliant ABMS can help assure an organisation that it has implemented reasonable and proportionate measures designed to prevent, detect and deal with bribery, and so minimise the risk of bribery and its consequences.

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