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Business Continuity Policy Template
The business continuity policy is the top-level document that commits your organisation to BCM, sets its scope and objectives, and assigns accountability. ISO 22301 requires it (clause 5.2).
This template gives you a concise, audit-ready policy you can adopt and sign off.
What's inside
Purpose & commitment
Leadership's commitment to business continuity and its objectives.
Scope
The parts of the organisation, sites and services the BCMS covers.
Objectives
Measurable continuity objectives, reviewed periodically.
Roles & responsibilities
Accountability for the program, from board to process owner.
Governance & review
How the policy is approved, communicated and reviewed.
Generate it automatically with Resilira
- Resilira maps your program to ISO 22301 clauses — including the policy and governance evidence (clause 5).
- Your readiness score reflects whether the foundational governance artefacts are in place.
- The evidence pack bundles policy, scope, BIA, registers and approved plans for your auditor.
Best-practice tips
- Keep the policy short — one to two pages. Detail belongs in plans, not policy.
- Make objectives measurable so you can evidence performance evaluation (ISO 22301 clause 9).
- Have leadership genuinely sign it; ISO auditors look for demonstrable top-management commitment.
Frequently asked questions
- What is a business continuity policy?
- A business continuity policy is the top-level statement of an organisation's commitment to BCM — its scope, measurable objectives, roles and governance. ISO 22301 clause 5.2 requires one.
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