ISO 22301 Business Continuity
ISO 22301 is the internationally recognised standard for Business Continuity Management Systems (BCMS). It provides organisations with a systematic framework to identify potential threats, prepare for disruptions and ensure rapid recovery of critical operations. Suitable for businesses of every size and sector, ISO 22301 helps you minimise downtime, protect your reputation and maintain confidence among customers and stakeholders when the unexpected occurs.
Benefits of ISO 22301 Certification
Achieving ISO 22301 certification brings a range of valuable benefits, including:
- Enhanced Operational Resilience: You’ll have proven processes to keep critical activities running through disruptions, reducing downtime and financial loss.
- Improved Stakeholder Confidence: Demonstrating a certified BCMS reassures customers, suppliers, insurers and investors that you take continuity seriously.
- Competitive Advantage: Certification can differentiate you in tender processes or contract negotiations when larger clients demand robust continuity measures.
- Better Risk Management: The ISO 22301 framework helps you identify, assess and treat threats systematically, embedding a proactive risk culture.
- Regulatory and Contractual Compliance: Many sectors and public buyers now expect or require formal continuity arrangements. Certification proves you meet those requirements.
- Faster Recovery and Less Damage: Having documented plans and tested procedures means your team can respond swiftly, protecting your reputation and minimising the impact on people and assets.
How we can help
Our expertise in ISO 22301 Business Continuity allows us to support you at every stage of the certification process. We offer tailored services, including:
- Gap Analysis: Assess your current processes and identify areas for improvement, giving you a clear roadmap to achieve certification.
- Certification Readiness: Develop and implement the necessary policies, procedures, and evidence to ensure you’re fully prepared for the certification audit.
- Internal Auditor Support: Maintain compliance after certification with ongoing internal audits and management reviews, helping you stay on top of ISO 22301 requirements year-round.
Not sure where to start? Get started with our Free Business Continuity Assessment to understand your organisation’s current standing. By answering a series of targeted questions, you’ll receive a readiness score, a summary of action points, and expert recommendations to help you align with ISO 22301 requirements.
