Every organisation needs an effective compliance management system. ISO 37301 provides the guidance for building one.
ISO 37301 is gaining international recognition
ISO 37301 is the international standard for compliance management systems, providing organisations with a structured framework to identify, manage and monitor compliance obligations.
Since its publication in 2021, more and more organisations across industries have started adopting it to strengthen governance and demonstrate a systematic approach to compliance.
Why organisations prioritise ISO 37301
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Alignment with a recognised compliance benchmark
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Reduced compliance and misconduct risks
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Structured management of compliance obligations
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Meeting customer and partner expectations
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Enhanced reputation and stakeholder trust
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Greater transparency and accountability
ISO 37301 can cover multiple compliance areas
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Privacy and data protection
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Anti-money laundering
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Sanctions and export controls
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Competition and antitrust
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Code of conduct and ethics
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Modern slavery and human rights
Interested in learning how it works in practice? Take a look at our checklists.
ISO 37301 for sanctions
ISO 37301 for human rights
ISO 37301 for data privacy
Five steps to ISO 37301 certification recommended by Speeki
Speeki is a world leader in certifying compliance management systems. We recommend a five-step process to optimise achievement of ISO 37301 certification.
Gap analysis and readiness review
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We assess your existing compliance controls against ISO 37301 requirements to identify strengths and gaps.
Building the compliance management system
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Your organisation develops a compliance management system tailored to its compliance risks, including risk assessments, policies, procedures and internal controls.
Pre-certification preparation
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Speeki helps you prepare for certification through reviews and mock audits that identify potential gaps before the formal audit.
Certification audit
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Speeki conducts the official two-stage ISO 37301 audit: stage 1 reviews your documentation and system design and stage 2 assesses how your controls operate in practice.
Certification and ongoing audits
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If the certification audit is successful, you receive the ISO 37301 certificate and enter the surveillance cycle with annual audits and recertification every three years.
Why choose Speeki for ISO 37301 certification?
Because Speeki checks all the boxes.
✔ Recognised ISO 37301 certification body
✔ Senior auditors with over 20 years of experience
✔ Multiple compliance areas covered in one audit
✔ Trusted by leading organisations worldwide
✔ Technology-driven approach with Speeki Engage®
See what our clients say
We recently asked our clients about their experience with Speeki’s ISO certification engagements. Here is what they told us:
'The audit process was clear, well structured and professionally managed from start to finish.'
'The audit was conducted efficiently and without disruption to our business.'
'Speeki's auditors demonstrated strong subject matter expertise and a practical understanding of our organisation.'
Learn more about the certification process with Speeki – explore examples of certifications for British Standards Institution (BSI), Gaztransport & Technigaz (GTT) and Puma Energy.
Key questions about ISO 37301 certification
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Start by understanding the full scope of your organisation’s compliance obligations and how your current compliance framework compares with ISO 37301 requirements. An initial gap analysis helps identify where governance, controls or monitoring need strengthening before certification.
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Most organisations benefit from training to understand how the standard works in practice. Training helps compliance, legal and operational teams translate ISO 37301 requirements into practical processes, including identifying compliance obligations, assessing risks and designing appropriate controls.
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ISO 37301 requires compliance activities and controls to reflect risk. Higher-risk obligations require stronger controls, monitoring and training, while lower-risk areas can be managed through proportionate arrangements.
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Preparation usually includes a structured gap analysis and mock audits to identify gaps before the formal assessment. This helps organisations address missing documentation, clarify responsibilities and ensure the system operates effectively in practice.
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ISO 37301 certification follows a two-stage audit. Stage 1 reviews documentation and system design, while stage 2 assesses how the compliance management system operates across the organisation.
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Most organisations achieve certification within six to twelve months, depending on size, complexity and the maturity of their existing compliance framework.
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Speeki does not provide ISO 37001 implementation services. However, Speeki supports organisations through training and technology. The Speeki Engage® platform helps manage compliance obligations, policies, controls, incidents and audit evidence in one place.
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Certification costs depend on organisational size, complexity and audit duration. In addition to certification fees, organisations should plan for implementation support, training and technology needed to manage compliance effectively.
About Speeki
Speeki is an assurance company helping organisations turn their compliance, sustainability and ESG initiatives into a competitive advantage. Providing independent validation across six areas – ISO certifications, sustainability reporting, product sustainability representations, circular economy, supplier audits and pre-acquisition ESG audits – Speeki strengthens consistency, credibility and confidence.
All of this is delivered through Engage®, Speeki’s AI-powered platform.
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