Stay ahead of corruption risks with BPN’s new video series for C-suite executives and senior leaders.

Learn why proactive policies, training, and monitoring are key to reducing risk, how global laws still apply, and why leadership commitment sets the tone for an ethical culture. Discover the importance of risk assessments to prevent bribery and how a well-implemented compliance program helps detect and address corruption.

Empower your organisation with practical strategies to lead with integrity — watch the series to learn more.

1. Overview of Bribery and Corruption

Bribery and corruption are serious offences, with many financial, reputational, legal and societal consequences.  

A proactive approach – through policy, training, active engagement and monitoring – can help reduce corruption risks in your organisation.

2. The Legislative Landscape for Anti-Bribery and Corruption

In Australia, foreign bribery is a criminal offence under the Commonwealth Criminal Code. Did you know a new corporate offence was recently introduced for ‘failure to prevent foreign bribery’?

As a senior leader, it is vital that you are aware that bribery incidents can lead to a wide array of liabilities for your business and its leaders.

3. Role of the Board & Leadership on Anti-Bribery and Corruption

Bribery and corruption are not always easy to spot. So it is critical for senior leaders to ensure that your organisation does not provide a welcoming environment for these practices to take root.

An anti-bribery and corruption commitment from the top sends a powerful message that it has no place in your organisation.

4. Determining the Company’s Risk Exposure: The Need for Risk Assessment

Businesses need to conduct effective bribery and corruption risk assessments to:

• Help your organisation identify and manage the risk of bribery.

• Protect your organisation from the costs of non-compliance.

• Prevent bribery from occurring in your organisation.

5. Corporate Compliance Programs for Anti-Bribery and Corruption

An organisation’s effective Anti-Bribery and Corruption (Corporate Compliance Program will enable it to effectively prevent, detect and address bribery and corruption.

A proactive approach to the development of a proportionate and effective ABC Corporate Compliance Program that is clear, practical, accessible and well-implemented will help you reduce the risk of corruption and bribery affecting your organisation.

The Bribery Prevention Network want to thank BHP for their support on the C-Suite Video series.