Unlocking ESG's Hidden Value: Prioritising ‘Health’ In Environmental, Social, and Governance Strategies
BlogLearn how health considerations impact ESG, the importance of sustainability reporting, and how International SOS can help navigate climate-related challenges while prioritising employee well-being.
Duty of CareBusiness ContinuityMental HealthOccupational HealthPublic HealthWellbeingThe Imperative Shift Towards Holistic Health and Wellbeing
BlogDiscover the evolving role of Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) in the corporate sphere, emphasizing the need to prioritize the 'Health' component. Explore the impact of mental health and chronic diseases on productivity, and learn how businesses can redefine HSE to encompass physical, mental, and emotional well-being, promote health, create inclusive spaces, and adapt to emerging health challenges.
Business ContinuityDuty of CareMental HealthOccupational HealthWellbeingAccommodation Safety: The Missing Piece of a Travel Risk Management Plan
ArticleRecent security incidents, travel disruptions, and inflated costs emphasises the need for organisations to evaluate their Travel Risk Management plans. An integral part of these plans is evaluating accommodation-based risks that may impact your travellers. Our experts outline the important measures organisations should consider when addressing accommodation-specific risks.
SecurityBusiness ContinuityISO 31030 StandardTravelSafetyCrisis Management in Sudan: Why Effective Strategies are Crucial
BlogFind out the importance of effective crisis management strategies for businesses to prepare for, respond to, and recover from any crisis, with examples and lessons learned from the ongoing crisis in Sudan.
Crisis ManagementDuty of CareEvacuationHealthIntelligenceDuty of Care Shifts Amidst Global Crises
BlogWith the volatility of the risk environment currently, and the heightened expectations from employees, Duty of Care in the current workplace needs to encompass not only the protection of employee’s health and safety but also their security and wellbeing whether they are on a remote site, at the office, on business travel or working from home. Our expert provides insight on how your Duty of Care shifts during global crises.
Business ContinuityCrisis ManagementDuty of CareRiskSecurityGeopolitical Preparedness Insights From the Sudan Crisis For Organisations
ArticleThe ongoing crisis in Sudan continues to be a source of concern to many global organisations as well as governments worldwide. This Sudan crisis alongside ongoing crises such as the Ukraine conflict has once again emphasised the need to prioritise geopolitical threats on the corporate risk agenda. As we surpass 14 months since the Ukraine conflict began, our experts reflect on some of the strategies that have helped our clients ensure business continuity during crises.
Crisis ManagementRiskSecuritySafetyUnrestCorporate Health and Security Challenges Associated with Climate Change and Extreme Weather Conditions
ArticleOrganisations play a pivotal role in protecting the health and safety of their people, which includes ensuring that current risks of climate change on their people and business operations are mitigated. Our experts provide their insights on the health and security risks associated with climate change and how your organisation can better prepare for the future.
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Blogs
Accommodation Safety: The Missing Piece of a Travel Risk Management Plan
ArticleRecent security incidents, travel disruptions, and inflated costs emphasises the need for organisations to evaluate their Travel Risk Management plans. An integral part of these plans is evaluating accommodation-based risks that may impact your travellers. Our experts outline the important measures organisations should consider when addressing accommodation-specific risks.
SecurityBusiness ContinuityISO 31030 StandardTravelSafetyRiskWorld Health Organization Declares COVID-19 no Longer a Global Emergency
ArticleEven with the World Health Organization declaring COVID-19 no longer a global emergency, the virus does not disappear and will still cause health problems. Nations, organisations and individuals should continue to be vigilant. Our health experts provide their insights on the ways they can ensure resilience following the impacts of the pandemic and prepare for future pandemics.
Crisis ManagementCOVID-19PandemicWhy you Should Align your Travel Risk Management Policies to ISO 31030
BlogYour travel risk management policies are vital in upholding the Duty of Care responsibilities to your employees. Not meeting the ISO 31030 standard can be detrimental to organisations reliant on business travel.
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Case Studies
Niger 2023 Coup
Case StudyIn response to the recent coup in Niger, International SOS played a pivotal role in supporting our clients throughout the multifaceted challenges they encountered.
Business ContinuityCrisis ManagementMedical Support to a Major Japanese Construction Firm Across Africa
Case StudyOne of our long-standing clients, a large Japanese construction firm, holds their duty of care high on their agenda. They sought our medical support across three of their different project sites in East Africa. Over the past few years, we have been accompanying them in Madagascar, Mozambique and Djibouti by providing different types of medical services - from site health reviews to the management of dedicated COVID-19 facilities during the pandemic. To ensure the health and safety of their people, our client needed an efficient and reliable health partner with robust and consistent regional expertise.
Business ContinuityCOVID-19Duty of CareHealthIdalia 2023 Hurricane Response
Case StudyIn late August 2023, Hurricane Idalia quickly formed into a dangerous storm over the Gulf of Mexico, taking direct aim at Florida. The storm later moved into Georgia and South Carolina.
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Podcasts
Preparing for Australia's Bushfire Season
PodcastIn our latest podcast, our security and medical experts share their advice to keep you and your people safe ahead of Australia's bushfire season.
AssistanceCrisis ManagementDuty of CareHealthNatural DisastersMorocco Earthquake
PodcastIn our latest podcast, our team of experts give us their insight after a magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck Morocco late on Friday, 8 September.
Crisis ManagementDuty of CareEvacuationNatural DisastersSafetyPreparing for Hurricane Idalia in Florida
PodcastA podcast with insight from our Crisis Management Team sent out to Florida state to assess the situation on the ground.
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Press Announcements
Ensuring Safe Return to Campus with Health and Security Guidelines for the Education Community
Press announcementAcademic institutions are gearing up to welcome students and employees back to campus. With the world navigating the impacts of various global health crises and security concerns, International SOS highlights the importance for education organisations to prioritise the health, security and wellbeing of their community.
Duty of CareMental HealthSecuritySafetyWellbeingSpotnana First To Build International SOS Integration For Managing Duty of Care Across Multiple Airline Content Channels
Press announcementSpotnana, the world’s first Travel-as-a-Service platform modernizing the infrastructure of the travel industry, announced a new integration with International SOS, the world’s leading medical and security services company.
Duty of CareTravelSafetyStorm Idalia - Supporting Your Employees
Press announcementHurricane Idalia is expected to strengthen into a major hurricane as it crosses the warm waters in the Gulf of Mexico across 29 August. Tropical storm force winds will reach southern Florida in the early morning on 29 August EST. The storm is presently forecast to make landfall in North western Florida around 08:00 (local time) on 30 August. Idalia will bring significant storm surge to the North western coast, a part of Florida particularly susceptible to storm surge due to geographical features. Idalia will weaken and pass northeast across Florida, and along the coasts of Georgia, South and North Carolina during the evening of 30 August and day of 31 August before traveling out to sea. Tornados likely along in some parts of Florida beginning the evening 29 August.
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