- The UNE 19601:2017 standard establishes the requirements to design, implement, and continuously improve an effective criminal compliance management system.
- The certification process, carried out by Bureau Veritas, included a thorough audit verifying the implementation of SILICIUS’s Criminal Compliance Management System.
Madrid, March 24, 2025 – SILICIUS Real Estate, a SOCIMI specializing in the management of long-term properties with stable rents, has obtained the UNE 19601:2017 certification, the main standard in Spain for criminal compliance. This certification, granted by Bureau Veritas, endorses the robustness of the company’s Criminal Compliance Management System and its commitment to best practices in criminal risk prevention and corporate governance.
The UNE 19601:2017 standard establishes the requirements to design, implement, and continuously improve an effective criminal compliance management system. Its attainment certifies that SILICIUS has adopted measures aligned with the highest standards of control and supervision to prevent the commission of crimes in the course of its activities.
A firm commitment to regulatory compliance
The certification process, carried out by Bureau Veritas, included a thorough audit verifying the implementation of SILICIUS’s Criminal Compliance Management System. This system encompasses everything from risk identification and assessment to the implementation of operational, financial, and non-financial controls, as well as supervision mechanisms to ensure regulatory compliance in all company operations.
“At SILICIUS, we work every day to strengthen our corporate values and ensure a transparent, responsible management model aligned with the best practices in the sector. The UNE 19601:2017 certification is a recognition of our team’s continuous effort in creating a culture of compliance and risk prevention,” said Juan Diaz de Bustamante, General Director of SILICIUS.
This certification reinforces SILICIUS’s position as a benchmark in the real estate sector, guaranteeing investors, clients, and stakeholders its commitment to legality and business ethics. Additionally, the certified Criminal Compliance Management System aligns with international best practices in governance and regulatory compliance.
With this achievement, SILICIUS reaffirms its commitment to continuous improvement, transparency, and integrity in managing its real estate asset portfolio.
