ISO Roadmap: Choose ISO 22301, 27001, or 14001 First

ISO Roadmap: Choose ISO 22301, 27001, or 14001 First

ISO Roadmap is what Thai organizations need to define before pursuing any certification. ISO 22301 BCM, ISO 27001 Information Security, and ISO 14001 Environmental can't be done simultaneously. This article provides an ISO Roadmap suited to the Thai context over 3 years.

3 Standards in the ISO Roadmap

ISO 22301:2019 Business Continuity Management covers BIA, BCP, DRP, Exercise, and Testing.

ISO 27001:2022 Information Security Management protects Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability of data. Annex A specifies 93 controls.

ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management systematically manages environmental impacts. EMS is the core.

Drivers Behind Each ISO Roadmap Choice

ISO 22301 fits organizations needing business resilience to meet regulatory requirements or customer demands.

ISO 27001 protects customer data, prevents Data Breach, addresses PDPA or Cyber Insurance requirements.

ISO 14001 reduces environmental impact and lays Foundation for Net Zero and ESG Reporting.

Recommended 3-Year ISO Roadmap

Year 1: ISO 14001. Foundation of ESG Strategy, lowest budget, creates quick wins in energy savings, and prerequisite for ESG Rating.

Year 2: ISO 22301 BCM. Climate Risk from Year 1 raises awareness that disruption relates to ESG. Team already familiar with Management System Standards.

Year 3: ISO 27001 Information Security. Highest implementation cost requiring IT Governance readiness.

ISO Roadmap by Industry

Finance and banking: Year 1 ISO 27001, Year 2 ISO 22301, Year 3 ISO 14001.

Manufacturing: Year 1 ISO 14001, Year 2 ISO 22301, Year 3 ISO 27001.

Tech Startup: Year 1 ISO 27001, Year 2 ISO 22301, Year 3 ISO 14001.

Healthcare: Year 1 do ISO 27001 and ISO 22301 in parallel, Year 2-3 do ISO 14001.

Pro Tips for ISO Roadmap Success

Use Integrated Management System (IMS) approach. Combine Annex SL Structure of all 3 standards, cutting duplicate documentation 30-40%.

Choose a Certification Body accredited by UKAS or ANAB for international credibility.

Invest in Internal Auditor Training to reduce long-term dependency on consultants.

Use ESG Digital Platforms to track Compliance and KPIs across all 3 systems in one place.

A good ISO Roadmap isn't the end. It's the Foundation that prepares the organization for higher international standards.