ISO 22301 – Business Continuity Management
International standard for resilience and operational continuity during crises
ISO 22301:2019 is the international standard for Business Continuity Management Systems (BCMS). It provides a framework for planning, implementing, and improving a system that protects against disruptive incidents.
The standard includes 11 sections, of which 7 are mandatory: context, leadership, planning, support, operation, performance evaluation, and improvement. Amendment ISO 22301:2019/Amd 1:2024 incorporates climate action changes.
Organizations with ISO 22301 certification recover faster from disruptions. Nearly 60% of certified organizations report faster recovery, while 28% achieved reduced insurance premiums.
ARROW Consulting implements ISO 22301 certification for organizations of all sizes in Greece.
Who is this for
Banks and financial institutions. Critical infrastructure companies (energy, telecoms, transport). Hospitals and healthcare units. Manufacturing and supply chain companies. IT and cloud service companies.
Key Benefits
Rapid Recovery
Structured recovery plans that minimize downtime.
Financial Loss Reduction
Minimization of financial losses during disruptive incidents.
Customer Confidence
Enhanced confidence from customers, partners, and regulatory authorities.
Insurance Premium Reduction
Potential reduction of insurance premiums due to demonstrated resilience.
Integration with ISO 27001
Easy integration with ISO 27001 and ISO 9001 thanks to the shared High-Level Structure.
Certification Process
Business Impact Analysis (BIA)
Identification of critical functions, impact assessment of disruption, and recovery priority setting.
Risk Assessment
Mapping threats and vulnerabilities. Designing risk mitigation measures.
Continuity Plan Development
Creation of recovery plans, crisis communication, and incident management.
Testing & Exercises
Conducting simulation exercises to verify plan effectiveness.
Certification
Two-stage audit by accredited body and certificate issuance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Any organization regardless of size, especially in critical infrastructure, financial services, healthcare, IT, and supply chain.
BIA identifies critical functions, assesses disruption impacts, and defines recovery priorities.
3-6 months for SMEs, up to 12 months for large organizations.
Yes, they share the High-Level Structure (HLS), facilitating integration and reducing costs.
Amendment ISO 22301:2019/Amd 1:2024 incorporates climate action changes into the management system.
Protect your organization
Contact us for a business impact analysis and ISO 22301 certification plan.