With organisations considering how business travel can be done safely, ISO guidance provides vital information necessary to protect a global workforce. ISO 31030:2021, provides a structured approach to the development, implementation, evaluation and review of a Travel Risk Management policy and programme, as well as an assessment and treatment of travel risks. These range from events such as a road accident, or a health incident, through to disease outbreaks, epidemics, natural disasters, as well as conflict, crime, security, health (including mental health) of travellers, and can adversely affect the outcome of their travel objectives.
By promoting a culture where travel-related risk is taken seriously, resourced adequately, and managed effectively, the standard aims to garner recognised and realised benefits such as:
- contributing to business continuity capability and organisational resilience;
- improving worker confidence in travel-related health, safety and security arrangements;
- enabling business in high-risk locations;
- enhancing an organisation’s reputation and credibility – leading to a positive effect on competitiveness, staff turnover and talent acquisition;
- reducing legal and financial exposure;
- increasing general productivity; and
- meeting sustainable development goals by strengthening the social dimension of sustainability.
For almost 40 years, International SOS has been at the core of supporting organisations' Travel Risk Management plans. Our health and security experts are on hand to guide your organisation in understanding the standards' core components, assessing the risks impacting your workforce and then integrating these into your existing Travel Risk Management plans to ensure compliance.
