Governance, Compliance & Ethics Standards — ISO 37301, 37001, 37002

Which Standard Do You Need?

Choose your primary objective to find the right governance standard for your organization

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Enterprise Compliance Program

Need comprehensive compliance management system with policies, risk assessment, and monitoring

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Bribery/Corruption Exposure

Operating in high-risk regions, government contracts, or complex supply chains requiring anti-bribery controls

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Safe Speak-Up Process

Need to build whistleblowing channels, investigation procedures, and anti-retaliation protections

Three Standards, One Integrated Approach

CERTIFIABLE

ISO 37301

Compliance Management Systems

Framework for establishing, implementing, and maintaining a comprehensive compliance management system across all organizational activities.

Primary Outcomes

Policy-based compliance management system
Risk-based controls and KPIs
Monitoring and reporting capabilities
Training and competency programs

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CERTIFIABLE

ISO 37001

Anti-Bribery Management Systems

Specific requirements for preventing, detecting, and responding to bribery risks through systematic controls and due-diligence processes.

Primary Outcomes

Anti-bribery policy and procedures
Gifts/hospitality and conflict registers
Third-party due-diligence framework
Training and awareness programs

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GUIDANCE

ISO 37002

Whistleblowing Management Systems

Guidelines for establishing speak-up channels, triage processes, investigation procedures, and anti-retaliation protections.

Primary Outcomes

Speak-up channels and intake processes
Triage matrix and investigation SOPs
Anti-retaliation protections
Case management and reporting

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Standards Comparison

Standard	Certifiable	Primary Outcomes	Typical Timeline	Works With
ISO 37301 Compliance Management	Yes	Policy + risk-based CMS, KPIs, monitoring	10–16 weeks SMB–mid market	ISO 9001ISO 27001
ISO 37001 Anti-Bribery Management	Yes	ABAC policy, gifts/CoI registers, 3rd-party DD, training	12–20 weeks SMB–mid market	ISO 37301ISO 9001
ISO 37002 Whistleblowing (Guidance)	No (Guidance)	Speak-up channels, triage, investigations, anti-retaliation	4–8 weeks Implementation support	ISO 37301ISO 27001

Implementation Note: Enterprise programs may run 6–12 months. Start with ISO 37301 (framework), add ISO 37001 for ABAC controls; ISO 37002 can be implemented anytime to mature speak-up processes.

Industry-Specific Bundles

Pre-configured combinations designed for specific industry compliance requirements and risk profiles

Public Works & Construction

Government contracts, public procurement, infrastructure projects

ISO 37301 ISO 37001

Addresses procurement clauses, FCPA requirements, and public sector due-diligence

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Financial Services

Banks, insurance, investment management, fintech

ISO 37301 ISO 37002 ISO 27001

Meets regulatory requirements, listing standards, and whistleblower protection laws

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Oil & Gas / EPC

Energy, extractives, engineering contractors

ISO 37301 ISO 37001 Supplier DD

High-risk region operations, complex supply chains, supplier due-diligence accelerator

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AEC Implementation Services

End-to-end implementation support with executive sponsorship, compliance committee establishment, and organization-wide rollout.

Implementation Sequence

Recommended approach: Start with ISO 37301 (compliance framework), add ISO 37001 for anti-bribery controls, implement ISO 37002 anytime to mature speak-up processes. All three standards share common risk assessments, control frameworks, and corrective action processes.

Required Effort

Executive sponsor, compliance committee, comprehensive risk assessment, control owners assignment, organization-wide training coverage, and ongoing monitoring infrastructure.

What You Receive

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Policy Framework
Compliance policy, Code of Conduct, ABAC policy

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Risk & Control Systems
Compliance risk register, due-diligence framework, gifts/hospitality & CoI registers

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Training & Competency
Training modules, attestation flows, competency tracking

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Speak-Up Infrastructure
Whistleblowing SOPs, intake forms, triage matrix, investigation templates

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Monitoring & Reporting
KPI dashboard, internal audit program, management review pack

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Certification Readiness
Mock certification audit, evidence preparation, corrective action support

Training Programs

Build internal competency across all levels of your organization

ISO 37301 Compliance Management

Awareness Internal Auditor Implementer Lead Auditor

Complete pathway from basic awareness to expert-level auditing for compliance management systems.

ISO 37001 Anti-Bribery Management

Awareness Internal Auditor Implementer Lead Auditor

Specialized training for anti-bribery controls, due-diligence, and corruption risk management.

ISO 37002 Whistleblowing Systems

Foundation Practitioner Workshop

Practical training on investigations, case management, and anti-retaliation protections.

Training Bundles

Compliance Core: 37301 IA + Implementer

ABAC Path: 37001 IA + Implementer

Cost-effective bundles for building internal competency teams.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the differences between ISO 37301 and ISO 37001? Can they be integrated?

Yes, they integrate seamlessly. ISO 37301 provides the overall compliance management framework, while ISO 37001 adds specific anti-bribery controls. They share common risk assessments, control frameworks, and corrective action processes. Most organizations implement them together for comprehensive governance coverage.

Is ISO 37002 certifiable like the other standards?

No, ISO 37002 is guidance only. It provides best practices for whistleblowing systems but is not a certifiable management system standard. However, it integrates well with ISO 37301 and 37001 to provide comprehensive speak-up and investigation capabilities.

Do we need legal counsel for implementation?

Recommended for investigations and sanctions screening. While AEC provides implementation support, we recommend involving legal counsel for investigation procedures, sanctions list screening, and any matters that may require legal privilege protection.

How do multi-site programs work?

Sampling approach with central and local controls. Large organizations typically implement central policies and procedures with local adaptation. Certification audits use sampling methodology across sites, focusing on central management systems and representative local implementation.

What evidence is required for certification?

Risk assessment, training logs, DD files, case records, MR minutes. Key evidence includes comprehensive risk assessments, training completion records, due-diligence files, investigation case files (anonymized), management review minutes, and corrective action tracking records.

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