ISO 31000 Enterprise Risk Management

ISO 31000 is an international standard that provides guidelines on managing any type of risk in any business activity. The standard provides guidelines on principles, risk management framework, and application of the risk management process.
ISO 31000 is applicable to organizations of all types and sizes who seek to integrate risk management into business functions. It covers the risk management principles which are the foundation for managing risk, and guides organizations in developing a risk management framework by:
• Integrating risk management into organizational structures
• Designing a framework for managing risk that fits the organization’s context
• Implementing the risk management framework
• Evaluating the effectiveness and continually improve the suitability and adequacy of the risk management framework
• Demonstrating leadership and commitment (top management)
ISO 31000 considers the risk management process as an integral part of overall management and decision-making. The risk management process can be applied on a strategic level and organization-wide, but it can also be applied on projects, products, and processes. ISO 31000 provides guidelines on risk communication and consultation, defining of the scope, context, and criteria, risk assessment, risk treatment, monitoring and review, and lastly, recording and reporting of risks.