ISO 22301:2019 · Keeping your business running through any crisis
ISO 22301 Business continuity certification
A tested plan that keeps your business running through crises and sudden disruptions.
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Overview
What is ISO 22301 certification?
ISO 22301 is the international standard for business continuity management. It enables organisations to respond to crises and emergencies through a system that keeps critical services running without interruption. The standard helps minimise operational impact, protect the organisation's reputation and maintain organisational stability, even in the most difficult circumstances.
The standard involves developing a comprehensive plan to identify risks, analyse business impact, put rapid response arrangements in place and carry out regular exercises to ensure genuine readiness in the event of a disaster or disruption.
Control the crisis before it controls you
ISO 22301 gives your organisation a robust system for handling sudden disruption and restoring operations quickly.
Protection from costly downtime
Avoid potential losses by implementing a proactive business continuity management system.
Operational readiness at all times
Adopt an international standard to keep your services running, even in times of disaster.
Customer trust starts with stable operations
ISO 22301 reflects your commitment to continuous operation and uninterrupted customer service.
What does ISO 22301 bring your organisation?
The key benefits organisations gain from implementing the standard and achieving certification.
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Business continuity
The standard helps you continue delivering essential services during disasters or disruption.
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Better crisis response
It provides a practical framework for planning and responding effectively to emergencies.
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Lower financial losses
It reduces the impact of unplanned downtime and protects revenue.
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Legal compliance
It supports compliance with national and international legislation on security and continuity.
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Greater stakeholder confidence
It strengthens the confidence of customers, partners and investors in your ability to keep operating.
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Organisational resilience
It helps you build a resilient organisation that can adapt to crises and change.
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Better risk management
The standard supports the analysis of critical risks and the development of effective responses.
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Integration with other standards
It integrates easily with ISO 27001, ISO 9001 and other standards.
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Competitive advantage
It sets you apart when bidding for tenders and contracts with demanding requirements.
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Stable operations
It keeps critical operations stable and shortens recovery time after a crisis.
How to get ISO 22301 certified
A clear path from first contact to receiving your certificate, with support afterwards.
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Step 1: Initial enquiry
The process begins with a conversation in which our team explains the certification process and agrees the scope of certification with you.
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Step 2: Pre-assessment (optional)
An optional pre-assessment audit shows where your business continuity management system stands against the standard before certification.
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Step 3: Stage 1 audit
We review your business continuity documentation, including your business impact analysis, risk assessment and business continuity plans (BCP), and your readiness for the certification audit.
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Step 4: Stage 2 audit
We audit how the system works in practice, including exercises and tests of your plans, internal audit and management review.
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Step 5: Certification
Once the audit confirms that the system meets the requirements of ISO 22301, we award the certificate.
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Step 6: Surveillance audits
Annual surveillance audits, and recertification every three years, confirm that your system remains effective.
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ISO 22301 frequently asked questions
What is ISO 22301?
It is an international standard that sets out the requirements for a business continuity management system, ensuring that organisations can continue their services during and after a crisis.
What are its main benefits?
They include less downtime, lower losses, greater customer confidence, improved readiness and compliance with legislation.
Is certification mandatory?
It is not a legal requirement, but it is essential for organisations that provide critical services or operate in environments that demand high operational continuity.
What are the steps to certification?
Gap analysis, developing a BCP, implementing procedures, training and audit, followed by certification.
How long is the certificate valid?
3 years, with annual audits to maintain compliance.
How does it differ from ISO 27001?
ISO 22301 focuses on business continuity across all areas, while ISO 27001 focuses on information security. The two are often implemented together in technology organisations.
Does my company need to be large?
Not at all. Any organisation, whatever its size, can be certified if it provides services or products that require continuous readiness.
How long does implementation take?
Usually between 2 and 6 months, depending on the size of the organisation and the complexity of its operations.
Can the certificate be used for marketing?
Certainly. Certification reflects your readiness and operational stability, giving customers, partners and investors strong confidence in you.