What is ISO 22316?

ISO 22316:2017 – Security and resilience – Organizational resilience – Principles and attributes is a guidance-based international standard published by ISO to help organizations strengthen their ability to anticipate, prepare for, respond to, and adapt to sudden disruptions and continuous change.

Unlike many ISO standards, ISO 22316 is not certifiable. Instead, it provides a framework of principles, attributes, and activities that support the development and maintenance of organizational resilience as a strategic capability.

At GMC, we assist you in interpreting the standard, conducting gap assessments, training leadership teams, aligning existing systems with resilience attributes, and integrating it with standards like ISO 22301 (Business Continuity), ISO 31000 (Risk Management), and ISO 27001 (Information Security).

Why is ISO 22316 important?

In today’s unpredictable business environment, risk mitigation alone is not sufficient. You need a structured, strategic approach to ensure your organization can absorb shocks, continue operations, protect its reputation, and capitalize on emerging opportunities.

ISO 22316 helps organizations:

  1. Build a resilience culture rooted in leadership, accountability, and trust.
  2. Enhance their capacity to operate in uncertainty, from cyberattacks to geopolitical issues.
  3. Integrate resilience principles into corporate strategy, risk frameworks, and operational systems.
  4. Improve stakeholder confidence, customer trust, and long-term sustainability.

Our consulting ensures you understand and apply this framework effectively, tailored to your industry and operational needs.

What are the benefits of ISO 22316?

By implementing the ISO 22316 framework with GMC’s expert guidance, your organization gains:

  1. A structured resilience roadmap built around globally recognized best practices.
  2. Enhanced interdepartmental coordination in planning, response, and recovery.
  3. Greater leadership alignment on resilience as a strategic priority.
  4. Improved risk identification and response capabilities across functions.
  5. Stronger alignment with ESG, sustainability, and GRC (Governance, Risk, Compliance) initiatives.
  6. Compatibility and integration with other ISO standards like ISO 22301 and ISO 31000.


What kind of businesses can benefit from ISO 22316?

Implementing ISO 22316:2017 with Growth Management Corporation provides the following business advantages:

  1. Improved Business Continuity
  2. Ensure critical functions continue during crises and return to full capacity faster.
  3. Enhanced Risk Awareness and Management
  4. Identify vulnerabilities early and prepare adaptive responses to reduce risk exposure.
  5. Greater Customer and Stakeholder Trust
  6. Demonstrate your commitment to long-term value creation and operational stability.
  7. Stronger Reputation and Brand Resilience
  8. Reduce reputational damage by being visibly prepared for crises and maintaining service quality.
  9. Operational Efficiency
  10. Streamline resources, clarify responsibilities, and create efficient response structures.
  11. Competitive Advantage
  12. Position yourself as a resilient organization—essential in high-risk industries and public-sector partnerships.
  13. Strategic Alignment with Other Standards
  14. Maximize return on your ISO investments by aligning ISO 22316 with ISO 27001, 22301, 9001, and more.


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