Every organization will need to respond to an incident that disrupts daily business operations. Therefore, a successful business continuity management system (BCMS) is essential.
ISO 22301 (business continuity management systems) is the leading global BCMS standard. It specifies the requirements for implementing, maintaining and improving a BCMS to protect against, reduce the impact of, respond to and recover from disruptions.
Why is ISO 22301 important?
This standard is vital for organizations to enhance their resilience against various unforeseen disruptions, ensuring continuity of operations and services. It helps in identifying risks, preparing for emergencies and improving recovery times.
What are the benefits of ISO 22301 certification?
ISO 22301 certification enables an organization to:
- Implement organization-wide identification and understanding of critical business processes and the impact of disruptions
- Proactively minimize impact
- Increase resilience levels and recovery capabilities, as well as ensure that the business survives
- Minimize downtime during incidents and improve recovery time(s)
- Gain an advantage over less resilient competitors
- Demonstrate resilience to customers, suppliers, media and stakeholders, especially during crisis conditions
Can ISO 22301 integrate with other management standards?
It can integrate with other ISO management standards, providing a comprehensive approach to organizational resilience.
How can SGS help?
With years of worldwide experience in business continuity, we can help you along the path to certification with an ISO 22301 audit. Your audit can include a gap assessment and benchmarking. We will determine your level of business continuity competence and provide advice on how to achieve ongoing improvement.
Contact us now to begin or better your business continuity mission.
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