# Stories of Change: Better Business by Preventing Corruption URL: https://www.transparency.org/en/publications/stories-of-change-better-business-by-preventing-corruption Type: Publication or report Published: 2018-12-04 Updated: 2020-04-02 --- 04 December 2018 Companies increasingly recognise that integrity is good for business. Yet bribery and corruption persist. Large-scale corporate scandals show that much remains to be done to tackle corruption in the business sector. Based on four case studies, this publication shows how Transparency International is supporting companies worldwide to develop anti-corruption systems, which can help prevent corruption and boost business, so that more companies reap the benefits of high integrity and transparency standards. ### Related publications ## [Annual Report 2025](https://www.transparency.org/en/publications/annual-report-2025) Publication • 17 July 2026 In 2025, Transparency International pursued its mission to stop corruption and promote transparency, accountability and integrity at all levels and across all sectors of society. ## [How effective is whistleblower protection in the EU? Trends, gaps and emerging practices across member states](https://www.transparency.org/en/publications/whistleblower-protection-eu-trends-gaps-practices-member-states) Publication • 16 April 2026 EU whistleblower rules exist, but slow, uneven implementation leaves gaps in protection, enforcement, and support. ## [The role of business in fighting impunity and corruption to protect environmental defenders](https://www.transparency.org/en/publications/the-role-of-business-in-fighting-impunity-and-corruption-to-protect-environmental-defenders) Publication • 20 October 2025 The paper offers a roadmap for action, urging businesses, policymakers, and investors to embed integrity beyond compliance and strengthen protections for defenders and… ## [Corruption fighters' toolkit: civil society experiences and emerging strategies](https://www.transparency.org/en/publications/corruption-fighters-toolkit-civil-society-experiences-and-emerging-strategi) Publication • 15 August 2002 ## Priorities - [Business integrity](https://www.transparency.org/en/our-priorities/business-and-corruption) ## Countries - [Mexico](https://www.transparency.org/en/countries/mexico) - [Indonesia](https://www.transparency.org/en/countries/indonesia) - [Italy](https://www.transparency.org/en/countries/italy) ## Projects - [Business Integrity Programme](https://www.transparency.org/en/projects/bip) ![](https://images.transparencycdn.org/images/2018_Report_StoriesOfChange_English_116.jpg?auto=compress&fit=crop&fm=webp&w=1200) [Download](https://images.transparencycdn.org/images/2018_Report_StoriesOfChange_English.pdf)