ISO 31000 the standard for risk management

What is ISO 31000

ISO 31000 is an international standard that provides guidance on risk management. It provides a structured approach to identifying, evaluating and managing risk within organisations regardless of size, sector or industry.

The standard defines risk as the "effect of uncertainty on goals." This means that risk can not only have negative effects, such as loss or damage, but also positive effects, such as opportunities for growth or improvement.

If you’re a manager or work as a risk analyst, line manager, project manager or auditor, ISO 31000 is an absolute must-have.

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Benefits of ISO 31000

Focused action

ISO 31000 makes you sharper. You gain access to international risk management best practices. The result? You focus on your objectives and increase your chances of achieving them.

Lower costs

Thanks to a thorough risk analysis, you increase your chances of making good decisions right away. Unnecessary long-term costs are a thing of the past.

Risk-aware culture

With ISO 31000 you create a risk-aware culture at every level of your organisation. This means well-considered decisions, for example in the allocation of resources.

Strong reputation

If you apply ISO 31000 you show the outside world that you not only identify risks, but also analyse and manage them. That boosts your reputation.

Opportunity-oriented

Did you know that risks are not necessarily negative, but can also have a positive impact? On achieving your objectives, for example. After all, ISO 31000 shows you to spot opportunities like a pro.

Scalable

Is your organisation growing ? Don't worry, you won't have to introduce a new risk assessment process. Even for a scaling organisation, ISO 31000 provides you with all the tools you need.

In line with other standards

ISO 31000 fits seamlessly with other standards such as ISO 9001 for quality management and ISO/IEC 27001 for information management and encourages professionalisation.

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Risk managers still operate on the sidelines of business operations too often. ISO 31000 helps them to make risk management an integral link on an operational and strategic level.

James Brown

chairman of the ISO committee on risk management

ISO 31000 certification

ISO 31000 provides risk management guidelines, but doesn’t impose specific requirements. In other words, you cannot obtain organisation certification for ISO 31000.

However, you can obtain a certificate as a professional by attending an accredited training course. This certificate strengthens your career because it shows that you are professionally trained in risk management and can protect organisations from risks. This recognition of your skills and expertise will boost your career.

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Collaborate on ISO 31000

Do you want to actively contribute to the future of ISO 31000 and other risk management standards?

The Belgian NBN/I262 committee offers you the opportunity to participate in the development of risk management standards and closely follows the work of the international ISO/TC 262 committee and acts as a central contact for anyone wishing to contribute to the further development of these important standards.

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Frequently asked questions about ISO 31000

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How does the IEC 31010 standard complement the ISO 31000 standard?

While ISO 31000 provides guidance on risk management, IEC 31010 provides detailed information on various risk assessment methods. This standard not only helps you to identify and evaluate risks, but also weigh the pros and cons of various techniques. This results in a practical, sustainable and easily understood evaluation process, allowing organisations to further refine and optimise their risk management.

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