ISO 22301-2019 amd1-2024 PDF

Full title and description

ISO 22301:2019/Amd 1:2024 — Security and resilience — Business continuity management systems — Requirements — Amendment 1: Climate action changes. This amendment updates ISO 22301:2019 to add or clarify requirements and expectations related to climate‑related issues and climate action in the context of a BCMS; it is intended to be used together with the base ISO 22301:2019 standard.

Abstract

This short amendment introduces changes described as "Climate action changes" that bring explicit consideration of climate‑related issues into the Business Continuity Management System (BCMS) requirements of ISO 22301:2019. The amendment focuses on ensuring organizations consider climate risks, related opportunities and appropriate actions when determining context, planning, risk assessment and continuity arrangements; it does not replace the base standard but is applied alongside it.

General information

• Status: Published.
• Publication date: February 2024 (ISO record: 2024‑02; national/adopting bodies record publication activity in February 2024—examples show 22–23 February 2024).
• Publisher: International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
• ICS / categories: 03.100.01 (Company organization and management in general); 03.100.70 (Management systems).
• Edition / version: Edition 2 — ISO 22301:2019 (base) with Amendment 1:2024 (Amd 1:2024).
• Number of pages: 1 (amendment document is short; it is published as a single‑page amendment to be applied with the base standard).

Scope

The amendment modifies ISO 22301:2019 by adding or clarifying requirements that relate specifically to climate action and climate‑related issues as they affect organizational context, risk assessment and the planning and operation of a BCMS. It is an amendment only — the full requirements remain those of ISO 22301:2019, and this document is to be read and applied together with the base standard.

Key topics and requirements

• Explicit inclusion of climate‑related issues when determining the context of the organization and relevant interested parties.
• Consideration of climate‑related risks and opportunities in BCMS planning and risk assessment processes.
• Adaptation and mitigation actions (where relevant) integrated into business continuity strategies and objectives.
• Expectations for addressing climate impacts on supply chains and dependencies that affect continuity.
• Alignment of exercises, testing and monitoring to include climate scenario considerations where applicable.
• Documentation and leadership responsibilities clarified to reflect climate action considerations within the BCMS framework.

These topics reflect the amendment’s purpose to ensure climate action is considered in continuity planning rather than to introduce a standalone new management system.

Typical use and users

Applied by organizations that maintain a Business Continuity Management System (BCMS) to ensure continuity arrangements account for climate‑related threats and impacts. Typical users include corporate resilience teams, BCMS managers, risk managers, internal and external auditors, certification bodies, consultants and supply‑chain continuity planners. The amendment is applied together with ISO 22301:2019.

Related standards

The amendment sits within the ISO 22300 family (e.g., ISO 22301:2019 and ISO 22313:2020 guidance) and is part of a wider set of 2024 "Climate action changes" amendments made to several management‑system standards (examples include ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001 and others) intended to align management‑system requirements with climate considerations. Organizations frequently use ISO 31000 (risk management) and sector‑specific continuity guidance alongside ISO 22301.

Keywords

Business continuity, BCMS, resilience, climate action, climate risk, amendment 2024, ISO 22301, organizational context, continuity planning, supply‑chain resilience.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: It is Amendment 1:2024 to ISO 22301:2019 (ISO 22301:2019/Amd 1:2024), a published amendment titled "Climate action changes" that updates the Business Continuity Management Systems requirements to explicitly account for climate‑related issues.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers targeted changes to the existing ISO 22301:2019 requirements so organizations take account of climate‑related issues, risks and appropriate actions when determining context, planning and operating a BCMS. It is not a standalone replacement of ISO 22301:2019; it is applied together with the base standard.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Organizations with a BCMS, resilience or continuity teams, auditors and certification bodies, consultants advising on continuity and risk, and supply‑chain managers who need to ensure continuity arrangements consider climate impacts.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: It is current as an amendment published in February 2024 and is the authoritative Amendment 1 to ISO 22301:2019; the base standard (ISO 22301:2019) remains the core document and is to be used in conjunction with this amendment. National adoptions/implementations may record specific effective dates in 2024.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — it is an amendment to the ISO 22300 series (business continuity and resilience family). It is also part of a broader set of 2024 ISO amendments addressing climate action across multiple management‑system standards.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Business continuity, resilience, BCMS, climate action, climate risk, amendment 2024, ISO 22301.