All organisations face uncertainty, whether that’s from internal factors, the changing political or economic landscape, climate change, the impact of technological innovation or changing customer needs. How we deal with this uncertainty can influence and even determine our success.
When asked how risk management can help organisations to evolve and thrive in a recent report, Paul Butcher, CEO at leading global assurance provider, LRQA, said: ‘This volatile landscape leaves organisations exposed to more varied, faster-moving risks, which will only become harder to manage as digital and operational networks increase in complexity. To compete in today’s marketplace, businesses must be able to pivot and transition quickly in response to change.
‘At the same time, they need to establish trust and reassure customers that their business practices are exemplary. Increased scrutiny from investors, regulators and customers means that, to maintain brand reputation, organisations must now demonstrate a depth of technical and environmental excellence, not only within their own operations but across global supply chains. Yet it is a mistake to see risk management as a defensive strategy. The right approach to risk can futureproof a business and create a strong position from which to develop new partnerships, pioneer new techniques and technologies, and move ahead of regulations.’
Having a structured approach to risk management can give organisations greater confidence about how they will address the issues most likely to impact them. Risk-based thinking is at the core of the international standards for environmental management – ISO 14001, and quality – ISO 9001, and ensures organisations take a proactive approach to identifying, considering, and controlling risks.
On Thursday 2 March at 3pm GMT, Auditor Manager, James Thomas and Senior Auditor, Roderick Munro at LRQA, will share their insight and experiences from over 15 years working with clients across a wide range of sectors to help you learn more about how the risk-based thinking approach within ISO 14001 and 9001 can drive improvement and identify opportunities in your organisation.
During the webinar, they will also explore how the shared structure of these standards can make it easier for organisations to manage their risk profile in an integrated way across different aspects of their activities including service delivery, environmental footprint, and health & safety.
Register here to access the webinar.
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