What is BS ISO 31030:2021 about?

This new international standard gives guidance on how to manage the risks to an organization and its travellers undertaking business travel. BS ISO 31030:2021 aims to promote a culture where travel-related risk is taken seriously, resourced adequately, and managed effectively.

NOTE 1: BS ISO 31030:2021 does not apply to tourism and leisure-related travel, except in relation to travellers travelling on behalf of the organization.

Who is BS ISO 31030:2021 for?

For any type or size of organization in any sector, including but not limited to:

Commercial organizations
Charitable and not-for-profit organizations
Governmental organizations
Non-governmental organizations
Educational organizations

Users will typically be:

Risk managers/analysts/officers
Risk operations managers
Business continuity managers
Compliance officers
Resilience managers
Security managers
Corporate and physical security personnel
Executive protection personnel

What does BS ISO 31030:2021 cover?

It provides a structured approach to the development, implementation, evaluation and review of travel risk management:

Policy
Programme development
Threat and hazard identification
Opportunities and strengths
Risk assessment
Prevention and mitigation strategies

NOTE 2: BS ISO 31030:2021 uses the terminology, principles, framework and processes from BS EN ISO 31000 – Risk management – Guidance but covers risks applied to travelling.

Why should you use BS ISO 31030:2021?

This is the only international standard covering this topic and could be particularly important to organizations as they review their travel risk given the COVID-19 pandemic. This standard can help organizations to:

Protect personnel, data, intellectual property and assets
Reduce legal and financial exposure
Enable business in higher-risk locations
Enhance reputation and credibility, which in turn can positively impact competitiveness and staff retention and acquisition
Contribute to strengthening business continuity and resilience
Demonstrate to stakeholders that robust governance is in place, which may lower insurance premiums and make investors more willing to commit funds
Enter new markets and accelerate innovation, by giving organizations the confidence to take opportunities they would otherwise miss
Develop expertise in travel management
Operate more efficiently and grow sustainably

20/30380605 DC

BS ISO 31030. Travel risk management. Guidance for organizations

Published:

3 Nov 2020

Withdrawn:

15 Sep 2021