Quick Read
A single bribery allegation can jeopardize an organization's contracts, partnerships, and market access, making independent assurance of anti-bribery controls increasingly essential for investors, regulators, and procurement teams. ISO 37001 certification demonstrates that an organization has implemented effective anti-bribery management systems—including clear policies, risk assessments, due diligence procedures, and trained personnel—backed by independent verification. Speeki, as an ANAB- and COFRAC-accredited certification body, helps organizations achieve this certification through gap analysis, capability building, and rigorous auditing, reducing due diligence costs and strengthening access to regulated markets.
Use case
How anti-bribery certification protects your contracts, partnerships and market access
A single bribery allegation can cost an organisation its most important contracts, partnerships and market access – regardless of whether the allegation is proven. Investors, regulators and procurement teams increasingly expect independent assurance that anti-bribery controls are in place and working.
Speeki helps organisations build and certify anti-bribery management systems under ISO 37001. As an ANAB- and COFRAC-accredited certification body, Speeki provides the independent verification that gives boards, investors and business partners confidence in your anti-bribery programme.
Why this matters
Anti-bribery is no longer a compliance checkbox – it is a commercial requirement. Major procurement processes now include anti-bribery due diligence. Investors screen for corruption risk. Regulators in multiple jurisdictions impose personal liability on directors for compliance failures.
Organisations without independently certified anti-bribery controls face higher due diligence costs, longer procurement cycles, restricted access to regulated markets and greater exposure to enforcement actions.
What effective anti-bribery management looks like
ISO 37001 defines the international benchmark for anti-bribery management systems. Organisations that meet this standard demonstrate:
a clear anti-bribery policy backed by effective procedures
risk assessments that reflect actual exposure across sectors, geographies and third parties
due diligence on business associates, transactions and projects
training that builds genuine awareness, not just attendance records
controls that are documented, implemented and tested
governance structures with defined accountability for anti-bribery compliance.
Meeting this standard credibly requires independent certification – which is where Speeki comes in.
What working with Speeki looks like
Speeki works alongside organisations from initial assessment through certification and beyond, building a relationship that compounds value over time.
Understand your risk exposure
Speeki conducts structured gap analyses to assess your existing anti-bribery controls against ISO 37001 requirements. You get a clear picture of what is already working, what needs attention and where the most significant risks lie – before you enter formal certification.
Build internal capability
Speeki delivers practical anti-bribery training that builds real understanding across procurement, sales, legal, compliance and operations teams. Organisations with well-trained teams experience fewer findings during audits and manage bribery risk more effectively in day-to-day operations.
Get independently certified
As an ANAB- and COFRAC-accredited certification body*, Speeki conducts certification audits that meet the highest international standards. Certification provides your organisation with an independently verified credential that satisfies investor due diligence, procurement requirements and regulatory expectations.
Maintain certification and improve
Following initial certification, Speeki conducts annual surveillance and triennial recertification to confirm your system continues to work as your organisation evolves. Each cycle builds on the last, making the process more efficient and the insights more valuable.
See the bigger picture
Every Speeki assurance engagement includes Assurance Intelligence™ – year-to-year trend analysis showing how your programme is maturing, scenario modelling to support strategic planning, and anonymised benchmarking against peer organisations. This means you can see where you stand, where you’re heading and how you compare – turning assurance from a compliance exercise into a source of competitive insight.
What you gain
Organisations that work with Speeki on anti-bribery certification typically see:
faster procurement approvals and reduced due diligence friction with partners and clients
stronger protection for directors and officers against personal liability
improved access to regulated markets and government contracts
lower cost of compliance through structured, repeatable processes
competitive benchmarking and trend intelligence that informs anti-bribery strategy.
Organisations that meet the requirements receive ISO 37001 certification – an internationally recognised credential, backed by ANAB and COFRAC accreditation, confirming that anti-bribery controls are in place and operating effectively.
About Speeki
Speeki is an independent assurance company helping organisations worldwide turn their compliance, sustainability and ESG initiatives into a competitive advantage. As an ANAB- and COFRAC-accredited certification body for ISO 37001*, Speeki ensures that its assurance approach is grounded in recognised international accreditation standards.
Ready to turn anti-bribery compliance into a commercial advantage?
Contact Speeki to discuss how ISO 37001 certification can protect your contracts, strengthen your partnerships and reduce your risk exposure.
*COFRAC: Comité Français d’Accréditation is the French Accreditation Body (Accreditation N°4-0609). List of locations and scope available at http://www.cofrac.fr/.