In a world that's constantly shifting, ensuring the safety of your team as they travel to make a difference is paramount. Wouldn’t it be great to have a resource that could help you develop a comprehensive travel risk management programme?
Enter ISO31030:2021, Travel risk management — Guidance for organisations. Released in September of 2021 by the International Organisation for Standardisation, ISO31030:2021 provides a framework of best practices that can guide you in managing travel-related risks effectively, offering valuable insights as you navigate challenging and unpredictable environments.
Read on to discover how ISO31030:2021 can help you enhance your travel safety protocols, and learn about Key Travel's RiskReady™ framework—a tailored solution to boost your organisation's preparedness and duty of care.
Understanding ISO and Its Role
The International Organisation for Standardisation, or ISO, is a global entity that develops and publishes a wide range of international standards. Their mission is to bring experts together to address global challenges and “make things safer and better in the world around us” (source).
With an impressive number of standards (over 25,000 to date) crafted by experts in their respective fields, there’s a standard for nearly every facet of technology, manufacturing, and management across sectors - including travel risk management (source).
In accordance with ISO’s mission, ISO31030:2021 offers structured guidelines that can aid any organisation, large or small, for-profit or non-profit, in developing or enhancing its travel safety programme.
The Importance of ISO31030:2021 for Travel Safety
For those in the academic, humanitarian, and faith-based sectors, travel often involves venturing into difficult and dangerous places. However, even if your organisation doesn't routinely travel into high-risk areas, the fast-paced, volatile nature of politics, pandemics, natural disasters, and cyber threats means that every organisation should have a travel risk management (TRM) programme in place.
ISO31030 offers a structured approach to addressing and managing travel risks, serving as an invaluable tool for organisations serious about their duty of care. By preparing for potential challenges and disasters, you can ensure they are better handled if they arise while your employees or volunteers are travelling.
Key Travel's Latest Travel Risk Management Innovation
RiskReady™, is our exclusive comprehensive Travel Risk Management Readiness Framework developed in Partnership with AvISO Consultancy and the Travel Risk Academy. RiskReady™ helps organisations to identify and close any gaps they have versus the ISO31030 standard for travel risk management.
RiskReady™ provides a tangible process to explore and improve every aspect of your current travel safety programme. Ready to enhance your TRM practices in line with ISO31030 standards? RiskReady™ is the surefire way to meet your goals.
The Benefits of RiskReady™
- Enhanced Duty of Care - Organisations have both a legal and moral duty to ensure the safety and well-being of their travellers. RiskReady™ helps fulfil this responsibility by identifying potential risks and implementing controls to mitigate them, thereby enhancing duty of care.
- Improved Traveller Safety - The framework is designed to identify vulnerabilities in current travel policies and procedures. By addressing these gaps, organisations can significantly enhance the safety of their travellers, reducing the likelihood of incidents during business trips. This proactive approach not only safeguards employees but also boosts their confidence in the travel programme, leading to higher satisfaction and compliance.
- Greater Cost Control & Efficiency - Early identification and management of travel risks can lead to significant cost savings. Unexpected travel disruptions or emergencies can be costly, but by participating in the Travel Risk Management Readiness Framework, organisations can avoid or minimise these costs through efficient risk controls and contingency plans.