ISO 30301-2019 amd1-2024 PDF

Full title and description

ISO 30301:2019/Amd 1:2024 — Information and documentation — Management systems for records — Requirements — Amendment 1: Climate action changes. This amendment updates ISO 30301:2019 to introduce changes that align the Management System for Records (MSR) requirements with climate action considerations and related planning and risk management activities.

Abstract

This amendment (Amd 1:2024) modifies ISO 30301:2019 by adding or adjusting requirements and guidance to ensure records management systems capture, support and respond to climate-related actions and risks. The change is intended to help organizations demonstrate that their records management arrangements remain effective and resilient in the context of climate-related challenges and sustainability reporting needs.

General information

• Status: Published (Amendment to ISO 30301:2019)
• Publication date: February 2024 (Edition 2, 2024-02)
• Publisher: International Organization for Standardization (ISO)
• ICS / categories: 01.140.20 — Information sciences / Records management
• Edition / version: Edition 2 — ISO 30301:2019/Amd 1:2024 (Amendment 1, 2024)
• Number of pages: 1 (amendment document; national adoptions/derivative publications may show different page counts)

Core bibliographic and lifecycle information as published on ISO’s Online Browsing Platform and national adoption notices.

Scope

The amendment applies to ISO 30301:2019 (Requirements for management systems for records). It is limited to changes necessary to incorporate climate action considerations into the MSR requirements — for example by integrating climate-related risks and actions into policy, planning, operational controls and the evidence/records needed to demonstrate accountability and resilience. The amendment does not replace the base requirements of ISO 30301 but changes specific clauses as identified in the amendment text.

Key topics and requirements

• Integration of climate action considerations into MSR policy and objectives (alignment of records management with organizational climate-related programs and reporting).
• Identification and treatment of climate-related risks and opportunities that affect records creation, retention, accessibility and preservation.
• Adjustments to planning and operational controls to ensure records remain reliable and available under climate-related impacts and resilience measures.
• Evidence and documentation requirements to support transparency, sustainability reporting and regulatory/contractual obligations related to climate action.
• Maintaining continual improvement and performance evaluation of the MSR with regard to climate-related objectives and outcomes.

The specific clause-level changes are contained in the amendment text; the bullets above summarize the principal themes introduced by Amd 1. Where the amendment implies new or modified controls, organizations should review the amendment alongside ISO 30301:2019 to determine implementation actions.

Typical use and users

Organizations of any size or sector that implement or maintain a Management System for Records (MSR) and that need to demonstrate how records management supports climate-related actions, reporting, continuity and compliance. Typical users include records and archives managers, compliance officers, information governance teams, auditors, and consultants working on integrated management systems (e.g., aligning ISO 30301 with ISO 14001 environmental management or organizational sustainability initiatives).

Related standards

ISO 30301 is part of the ISO 30300 series (Management systems for records). Related and complementary standards include ISO 30300 (core concepts and vocabulary), ISO 30302 (guidance on implementation), and ISO 15489 (Records management — concepts and principles). Organizations commonly align ISO 30301 with other management-system standards (for example ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO/IEC 27001) when integrating records management with broader governance and sustainability efforts.

Keywords

records management, management system for records, MSR, ISO 30301, amendment 2024, climate action, sustainability, information governance, records policy, records retention, resilience

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: ISO 30301:2019/Amd 1:2024 is Amendment 1 to ISO 30301:2019 (Management systems for records — Requirements). The amendment, published February 2024, introduces changes addressing climate action considerations for records management systems.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It updates specific requirements in ISO 30301 to help organizations ensure their records management system supports climate-related planning, risk treatment, evidence and reporting needs while maintaining the base MSR requirements for control and accountability. The amendment text lists the precise clause changes.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Records managers, information governance professionals, compliance officers, auditors, and organizations integrating records management with sustainability/climate programs or other management systems (quality, environment, information security).

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: The amendment is published and current as of February 2024. ISO documentation indicates a next edition (ISO/DIS 30301) was under development and may replace or consolidate future changes — organizations should check the ISO Online Browsing Platform or their national standards body for the latest status and any subsequent revisions.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — ISO 30301 belongs to the ISO 30300 series (Management systems for records). The series includes foundational and implementation guidance documents such as ISO 30300 and ISO 30302 and is linked with ISO 15489 (records management concepts and principles).

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Records management, MSR, ISO 30301, amendment 2024, climate action, information governance, records policy, retention, resilience.