PECB CERTIFIED ISO 37301 COMPLIANCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS - TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION

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For organizations seeking growth and long-term success, consistently adhering to compliance obligations is a must, not an option. A CMS based on the requirements and guidance of ISO 37301 equips organizations with a set of tools (policies, processes, and controls) that allows them to establish and maintain a culture of compliance.

Organizations with a CMS based on ISO 37301 commit to sound norms of corporate governance, good practices, and ethical conduct. However, the CMS cannot completely eliminate the risk of noncompliance. In this regard, ISO 37301’s requirements and guidance improve the organization’s ability to identify and respond to noncompliance. In some jurisdictions, the existence of a CMS can be an indicator of the organization’s due diligence and commitment to compliance which may be useful in limiting legal liability and lowering penalties for contraventions of relevant laws.

ISO 37301 includes requirements that address competence, communication, and awareness. By complying with these requirements, organizations ensure that the vision of the top management is translated and embedded into the conduct of managers and employees. ISO 37301 also requires and encourages the establishment of concise and effective policies, procedures, and controls which set organizations on a path toward a compliance culture and high ethical and integrity standards.

ISO 37301 outlines the quest toward compliance, which begins with setting the tone at the top of the organization. The commitment toward a good compliance culture is articulated by the organization’s governing body and top management through a compliance policy and the setting of compliance objectives at various levels. In addition, the governing body and top management are also required to show leadership and commitment by providing the necessary resources, establishing a compliance function, defining the roles and responsibilities and so on. Above all, the governing body and top management should actively and visibly demonstrate their commitment to the CMS through their actions and decisions.

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By implementing a CMS based on ISO 37301, organizations will be able to:

• Undergo a formal third-party conformity assessment for their CMS
• Develop a positive culture of compliance
• Quickly and effectively address compliance concerns
• Protect their reputation and safeguard their integrity by preventing and detecting unethical conduct
• Improve business opportunities and sustainability
• Carefully consider requirements and expectations of internal and external interested parties
• Develop strong and valuable relationships with regulators
• Increase the confidence of third parties in the organization’s capacity to achieve sustained success
• Build customer trust and loyalty

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