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ISO 31030:2021 sets guidance for travel risk management

Risk management concept
In short: ISO 31030:2021, Travel risk management — Guidance for organizations, provides a structured approach to identifying, assessing and treating risks to people travelling on behalf of an organization.

What does the standard cover?

  • Travel risk policy and governance
  • Risk assessment for destinations, activities and travellers
  • Prevention and mitigation measures
  • Communication, monitoring and incident response

Who should use it?

Any organization whose employees, contractors or volunteers travel, including auditors and consultants.

Key takeaways

  • ISO 31030 applies risk management to business travel.
  • It supports employers’ duty of care.
  • It builds on ISO 31000 principles.

Frequently asked questions

Is ISO 31030 certifiable?

No. It is a guidance standard.

Does it cover remote destinations?

Yes. It considers all destinations and traveller profiles.

How does it relate to ISO 31000?

It applies the ISO 31000 risk management process to travel.