Combating Corruption: Businesses still at risk
Papers and reports | read time: 1 min
Published: 3 December 2019
Many organisations continue to face significant exposure to bribery and corruption risks, despite increased regulation and investment in compliance.
Combating Corruption: Businesses still at risk presents an in‑depth analysis of anti‑bribery and corruption (ABC) practices across more than 100 organisations worldwide. Drawing on assessments of over 7,000 business practices tested against the GoodCorporation Framework on Bribery & Corruption, the report benchmarks how effectively companies are embedding adequate procedures and where critical weaknesses persist.
The findings highlight persistent challenges in key areas such as risk assessment and third‑party due diligence, both of which are essential to preventing corruption and demonstrating an effective compliance defence. The report also reveals a clear divide between top‑ and bottom‑performing companies, underlining the importance of leadership, resourcing and implementation in building robust ABC programmes.
With a foreword by The Rt Hon Lord Woolf, the report examines:
- • How organisations perform against recognised standards for adequate procedures
- • Which business practices are most exposed to corruption risk
- • Why due diligence and risk assessment remain difficult to implement effectively
- • What distinguishes stronger ABC programmes from weaker ones
- • How regulatory expectations shape effective anti‑corruption controls
Designed for boards, compliance leaders and senior executives, this report provides practical insight into what effective anti‑corruption management looks like in practice and where organisations should focus their efforts to reduce risk and protect their reputation.
Download the report below to explore the findings in full and benchmark your organisation’s approach.
