ISO 37002 Certification in Dubai-UAE

ISO 37002 Whistleblowing Management System

ISO 37002 provides guidelines for implementing, managing, evaluating, maintaining and improving a robust and effective management system within an organization for whistleblowing. Based on the principles of Trust, Impartiality and Protection, ISO 37002 is a Guidance Standard which was developed by ISO Technical Committee 309 Governance of Organizations.

The whistleblowing landscape has changed significantly over the last years. High profile cases have prompted new whistleblower protection regulations and legislation across the globe. This resulted in organizations having had to re-evaluate the effectiveness of their internal reporting systems.

“Whistleblowing” is specifically defined by the various laws and regulations that are applicable to an organization. ISO 37002 generally defines whistleblowing as: Whistleblowing is the act of reporting suspected wrongdoing or risk of wrongdoing.

ISO 37002 is non-sector specific and can be used by organizations of all sizes, including SMEs, and those with international operations. It will be applicable to all organizations in the public, private, and voluntary sectors.

ISO 37002 Certification Benefits

• Among the primary benefits associated with implementing ISO 37002 and achieving certification is compliance with the Whistleblower Protection Act if applicable in destination of organization.
• This will reduce the risk of non-compliance and the associated legal consequences.
• Effective whistleblowing processes will ensure that whistleblowing is handled quickly, confidentially and impartially. This efficiency can lead to more timely resolution of issues.
• A well-established and certified system for dealing with whistleblowing according to ISO 37002 will help to maintain a positive reputation for the organisation. It shows stakeholders, including customers, investors and the public, that the organization is committed to ethical practices and transparency.