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Airbus in the UK is first aerospace company to gain BS 25999 Business Continuity Management certification
06 Jul 2010
Topics: BS 25999, Business continuity
Airbus in the UK has achieved certification to BS 25999, the Business Continuity Management (BCM) standard, following an audit from BSI. The certification covers Airbus' wing manufacturing site in Broughton, North Wales and becomes the first aerospace manufacturing company to receive certification to this standard by BSI.
Airbus is one of the world's leading aircraft manufacturers, and it consistently captures approximately half or more of all orders for airliners with more than 100 seats.
BS 25999 is the world-renowned standard for business continuity management which ensures that businesses have robust processes in place to deal with unexpected events which could cause business disruption. By implementing the standard businesses can continue to operate during such unexpected circumstances.
Of the certification, Dave Micklewright, Airbus' Head of Facility Management, said: "Airbus' BS 25999 certification proves that the organization has effective processes in place to minimize exposure during external disruptive events and thus assures continued business operations at all times. These processes take into account all aspects of the business including people, premises, suppliers and assets." He added: "This business continuity management award also serves as a means to benchmark our performance and systems."
As part of the process, Airbus also developed a bespoke data management system called R!SK INDEX. The tool was classed as best practice by BSI's auditors and provides an innovative solution to Business Continuity Management.
"R!SK INDEX is a straightforward plug-and-play management system which can be implemented seamlessly in all business areas," says Micklewright. "The tool is readily available and is now used to monitor external business continuity plans from within our own supply chain."
"By certifying to BS 25999, organizations such as Airbus can demonstrate that they are taking business continuity seriously which reflects favourably on them to their customers," said Andrew Morris, Business Development Director for BSI EMEA. "Business continuity is not a luxury but a necessity and an established part of the UK's preparations for possible disruptions to business."
More information on BCM standards and publications.
More information on BCM certification.
More information on BCM training.
Visit BSI's dedicated BCM website, Talking Business Continuity.
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