WHAT IS ISO 31030?
ISO 31030:2021 is an international standard that offers guidance on Travel Risk Management for organisations. It was developed to assist organisations in managing the risks associated with travel, particularly for employees or representatives travelling on behalf of the organisation. ISO 31030 is critical to navigate the current travel risk environment. It reflects today's business travel concerns and provides a structured approach to the development, implementation, evaluation and review of a Travel Risk Management policy and programme, as well as an assessment and treatment of travel risks.
WHY DOES ISO 31030 MATTER?
By promoting a culture where travel-related risk is taken seriously, resourced adequately, and managed effectively, the standard aims to garner recognised and realised benefits such as:
- Contributing to business continuity capability and organisational resilience
- Improving worker confidence in travel-related health, safety and security arrangements
- Enabling business in high-risk locations
- Enhancing an organisation’s reputation and credibility – leading to a positive effect on competitiveness, staff turnover and talent acquisition
- Reducing legal and financial exposure
- Increasing general productivity
- Meeting sustainable development goals by strengthening the social dimension of sustainability
LEADING THE WAY IN TRAVEL RISK MANAGEMENT
International SOS has been successfully assessed against the ISO 31030:2021 framework for Travel Risk Management. The assessment was carried out by an internationally recognised certification body, MSS Global, and was awarded in June 2025.
Tony Chattin, Director at MSS Global remarked,
It is clear that International SOS has a strong, controlled approach to managing the risks associated with business travel for its employees. Aligning to the key elements of ISO 31030:2021, the organisation demonstrated excellence in ensuring the highest standards of safety.
IS YOUR ORGANISATION ALIGNED WITH ISO 31030?
To help you evaluate your current approach to Travel Risk Management, our team of security and health experts has developed a quick, no-cost assessment. In just five minutes, you will receive a personalised report that you can share directly with your leadership team. Your tailored report includes:
- An overview of your organisation’s current maturity in managing travel risks, benchmarked against ISO 31030 standards.
- Key preventative measures to reduce the impact of travel-related risks on your people and operations.
- Clear, actionable recommendations to enhance your Travel Risk Management policies and programmes.
ISO 31030 TRAINING COURSE
To learn how to adapt your travel policies and procedures to encompass the ISO 31030 standard, the International SOS Foundation has developed a CPD-accredited training course, entitled, Building a Travel Risk Management (TRM) Programme in an Evolving Risk Landscape.
This two-day course, led by our health and security experts, will equip stakeholders with the practical tools necessary to develop or update their policies to address the most pertinent health and security risks impacting their workforce.
