The Export Credit Agency of Kazakhstan has successfully obtained certification for compliance with the requirements of the international standard ISO 37001.
JSC “Export Credit Agency of Kazakhstan” (a subsidiary of the “Baiterek” Holding) has successfully completed certification of its anti-bribery management system for compliance with the requirements of the international standard ISO 37001:2016 and the national standard ST RK ISO 37001-2017.
The relevant certificates were issued by the international certification body CERT International s.r.o. Based on the audit results, it was confirmed that the Agency’s activities fully comply with high international and national requirements in the field of preventing corruption risks.
The ISO 37001 standards are aimed at implementing effective mechanisms for managing bribery risks and preventing corrupt practices in the activities of organizations. Obtaining the certificates of conformity is an important milestone in enhancing the transparency of the Agency’s operations and demonstrates its commitment to the principles of integrity, responsibility, and ethical business conduct.
“Certification under anti-bribery standards is not only recognition of the systematic nature of the measures taken, but also confirmation of the Agency’s stance on ensuring transparency of its activities and the principle of zero tolerance for any manifestations of corruption,” – noted the Head of the Agency’s Compliance Service, Asel Zhakaeva.
The management system covers the key processes of the Company’s activities and is aimed at preventing corrupt practices, managing bribery risks, and ensuring compliance with anti-corruption requirements.
Within the framework of the anti-bribery management system, the following anti-corruption measures are implemented in the Company:
- conducting internal analysis of corruption risks;
- anti-corruption monitoring;
- formation of an anti-corruption culture and employee training;
- implementation and observance of anti-corruption standards, policies, and procedures;
- acceptance of anti-corruption restrictions by persons performing managerial functions;
- financial control measures;
- prevention and settlement of conflicts of interest;
- interaction with counterparties on compliance with anti-corruption requirements, including the inclusion of anti-corruption clauses in contracts;
- submission of reports to the authorized anti-corruption body in accordance with the procedure established by the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
The Export Credit Agency of Kazakhstan views anti-corruption efforts as an integral element of corporate governance and consistently adheres to the principles of integrity, transparency, and responsibility in its activities.
