ScottishPower, a leading player in the utility and renewable energy sector, has reached a significant milestone by obtaining the prestigious ISO 37001 Anti-Bribery Management System certification. This certification, awarded to the organisation’s headquarters, underscores ScottishPower’s unwavering commitment to transparency, integrity and responsible conduct.
ISO 37001 is the internationally recognised standard that equips organisations with the tools to prevent, detect and address bribery. By adopting an anti-bribery policy, implementing financial controls, conducting risk assessments and instituting reporting procedures, ScottishPower has demonstrated its constant dedication to stamping out corruption and ensuring compliance with anti-bribery laws.
Why ISO 37001 matters
- Global recognition: ISO 37001 is the gold standard for anti-bribery management. It transcends borders, assuring stakeholders worldwide of ScottishPower’s dedication to transparent financial conduct.
- Trust building: Stakeholders demand reliable information. There is growing pressure and public scrutiny on utility and renewable energy companies for transparency, ethical business conduct and numerous other expectations. ISO certification provides tangible evidence of ScottishPower’s efforts to mitigate a key ESG risk and uphold these ethical standards.
- Compliance embedded: ScottishPower’s successful integration of compliance measures into its business units sets a commendable example for the industry.
Speeki Europe, the chosen certification body, proudly accompanied ScottishPower on this journey. The certification process involved rigorous evaluation, independent verification and alignment with best practices.
The result? A resounding endorsement of ScottishPower’s commitment to integrity and risk mitigation.
Speeki’s CEO Scott Lane commented, ‘As we celebrate this achievement, we extend our heartfelt congratulations to ScottishPower for leading the charge in responsible business practices and successfully embedding compliance into its business units.’
About ScottishPower:
ScottishPower is part of the Iberdrola Group, one of the world’s largest integrated utility companies and a world leader in wind energy, investing over £12bn in the UK out to 2028.
ScottishPower is the first integrated energy company in the UK to generate 100% green electricity. Our focus is on wind energy, smart grids and driving the change to a cleaner, electric future and we’re investing over £8m every working day to make this happen.
We’re committed to speeding up the transition to cleaner electric transport, improving air quality and over time, driving down bills - to deliver a better future, quicker for everyone.
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