White paper on the ISO 31030 travel risk management guideline published

The International SOS Foundation sees itself as an ambassador for the topic of duty of care. It was founded in 2011 to improve the safety, health and well-being of people traveling or working abroad for work-related reasons. The foundation has now published a white paper in collaboration with the Lausanne law firm r&associés avocats. The white paper in English summarizes the basic parts of the guideline published by the International Organization for Standardization in 2021. "ISO 31030:2021 Travel risk management. Guidance for organizations" together. It presents a systematic approach to travel risk management and makes recommendations with regard to the implementation of the ISO 31030 guideline so that Swiss companies can more easily fulfill their duty of care.

Possibility of an international benchmark

"To ensure effective travel risk management in compliance with the duty of care, a systematic approach is essential. This includes the development, implementation, assessment and review of an integrated and tailored travel risk management system that is aligned with the ISO 31030 guideline," says the current Co-President of the Association of Swiss Travel Management, Dominic Short. "The new guide, which we have developed together with the International SOS Foundation, provides Swiss companies with such an approach and lists measures with which they can meet the requirements of the ISO 31030 guideline," Short continues.

"The ISO 31030 guideline finally offers companies the possibility of an international benchmark and a step-by-step guide to the points companies should consider for comprehensive travel risk management," adds Wolfgang Hofmann, Regional Security Manager at International SOS.

Goal: Development of a global standard for travel risk management

The travel risk management sector has evolved considerably in recent years, primarily due to complex health and safety incidents. These developments have increased the need for regulatory adjustments and a clear response. To address this need, the International Organization for Standardization has published the ISO 31030 guidelines. The aim is to create a global standard that applies to companies and organizations regardless of their industry or size. The standard is intended to contribute to the comprehensive protection of employees' health and safety. At the same time, it aims to minimize operational, legal and reputational risks associated with work-related activities when business travelers are away from their usual workplace.

International SOS is making the new white paper available for companies to download free of charge at
ISO 31030:2021 Travel Risk Management | Ensuring compliance for Swiss organizations

Source: www.internationalsosfoundation.org