ISO 22301 Business Continuity Management System (BCMS)

What is the ISO 22301 Business Continuity Management System?

In today’s unpredictable business environment, the ability to continue operations regardless of any minor or major incident is crucial for long-term success.

A Business Continuity Management System (BCMS) enables a company to prepare for such incidents, leading to enhanced competitiveness and minimizing downtime when the unexpected occurs.

ISO 22301 specifies the requirements for a robust Business Continuity Management System, helping businesses minimize risks related to disruptions and ensuring that control is maintained throughout.

Achieving ISO 22301 certification demonstrates a company’s commitment to safeguarding against adverse conditions that could potentially threaten daily operations. This certification can be obtained by any business looking to protect itself and maintain continuity in the face of unexpected challenges.

How Can ISO 22301 Protect My Business?

An ISO 22301 Business Continuity Management System ensures that your business regularly assesses potential risks. This allows your company to remain agile and quickly adapt to situations that could disrupt operations. By having a well-defined plan in place for responding to both major and minor incidents, your business can minimize downtime and return to “Business as Usual” more swiftly.

Other benefits of implementing an ISO 22301 Business Continuity Management System include:

  • Improved business reputation: Leads to higher customer retention by demonstrating your company’s ability to maintain operations during disruptions.
  • Enhanced decision-making: Provides a clearer understanding of threats to operations, enabling better strategic choices.
  • Safeguarding the future of the business: Increases job security for employees by ensuring the company’s resilience in challenging times.
  • Reduced insurance premiums: By lowering the likelihood of operational disruptions during a crisis, a BCMS can help reduce the cost of your business’s insurance coverage.

FAQs

What is ISO Certification?
ISO certification is a globally recognized standard that demonstrates your organization’s commitment to quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement. It ensures that your business meets the requirements of international standards specific to your industry.
As well as your annual re-certification audit, we provide yearly support visits. These are entirely flexible to you and can be used to ensure you’re on track for your audit or to focus on a key area. Either way, they’re a great opportunity to meet with your assessor and benefit from their vast knowledge and expertise. In addition, you will have a dedicated account manager on hand to support you with the day-to-day running of your QMS and access to our client portal with exclusive access to templates and guides.
The time required to achieve ISO certification varies depending on your organization’s size and complexity. On average, it can take anywhere from a few months to over a year. We provide support at every step to ensure the process is smooth and efficient.
The cost of ISO certification depends on various factors, including the size of your organization and the scope of the certification. We offer customized consultancy services to help you achieve certification in a cost-effective way.
Once certified, your organization must maintain the ISO standards through regular audits and reviews. We provide ongoing support to help you stay compliant and continue meeting the requirements of the certification.