ISO 37001 is the internationally recognised standard for anti-bribery management systems. It provides organisations with a structured framework to prevent, detect and respond to bribery risks through policies, controls and ongoing monitoring.
What’s new in ISO 37001:2025?
In March 2025, ISO published the first update to ISO 37001 since its initial release in 2016. The 2025 edition introduces refinements that strengthen compliance expectations, improve risk management and enhance internal controls.
Key updates include:
- expanded compliance guidance – more detailed recommendations for implementing anti-bribery policies and procedures
- stronger due diligence requirements – more explicit expectations on third-party risk management and supply chain integrity
- improved internal controls – greater emphasis on monitoring, reporting and independent oversight of anti-bribery programmes
- alignment with evolving regulations – updated to reflect best practices from global anti-bribery laws, return of experience and feedback from the industry.
Benefits of getting ISO 37001 certified
ISO 37001 certification gives organisations a recognised framework to strengthen their anti-bribery measures. It helps ensure compliance with established best practices and can lead to several key benefits, including:
- stronger bribery risk management – supports identification, mitigation and prevention of bribery risks
- greater transparency and accountability – reinforces clear policies, procedures and training to strengthen anti-bribery efforts
- improved regulatory compliance – aligns with international anti-bribery laws and corporate governance expectations
- enhanced reputation – demonstrates a commitment to ethical business practices and stakeholder trust.
Partner with Speeki Europe, an ISO 37001 accredited certification body*
Choosing an accredited certification body is essential for ensuring a reliable and effective certification process. Speeki Europe is accredited by ANAB and COFRAC to certify organisations for ISO 37001*, providing expert guidance to companies working to strengthen their anti-bribery programmes.
Partnering with Speeki Europe for ISO 37001 certification means gaining access to:
- deep industry knowledge – our team has extensive experience in ISO 37001 and anti-bribery compliance
- clear guidance throughout the process – we support organisations in undergoing certification through a transparent and hassle-free process
- specialist auditors – we are experts in practical, compliance-focused certification and have a strong understanding of bribery risks.
Speeki Europe is trusted by leading organisations worldwide
In 2024, Speeki Europe certified British Standards Institution (BSI) for ISO 37001. BSI pioneered the definition of the ISO 37001 standard by being the first standardisation national body to draft a standard to address bribery prevention (the forefather standard BS 10500). BSI then played a key role in transitioning to an international standard.
‘We’re glad BSI chose Speeki for its ISO 37001 certification. As a pioneer in anti-bribery standards, BSI has set the foundation for best practices. We’re pleased to support its commitment to trust and integrity in certification,’ says Scott Lane, CEO and Founder of Speeki Europe.
For organisations looking to reward their anti-bribery management system, Speeki Europe provides ISO 37001 certification services to support compliance efforts. Contact us to learn more.