Expecting the unexpected has become a corporate responsibility. A hurricane wreaks havoc… insurgents storm a compound for expatriates… demonstrations reach critical mass and riots ensue....an executive is kidnapped...

Whatever the threat – whether from natural disasters, acts of terrorism or civil unrest – companies need to be certain how long they should continue to operate and, if the intensity of the threat increases, when business operations should be wound down or, as a last resort, suspended. Given the enormous costs for each day that a company is not operating, the advantages of planning for operating in difficult environments and during crises are considerable.

Control Risks helps its clients to prepare for a variety of unforeseen and potentially financially damaging events:

• Political and security risk analysis – we monitor and analyse political and security developments in more than 200 countries.
• Crisis management – we prepare for evacuation and return, and test existing plans; design and implement crisis management policies, plans and procedures; and provide strategic planning and on-the-ground support.
• Business continuity – we provide an understanding of the risks and assist an organisation to prepare for and recover from disaster.
• Contingency planning – we develop pre-determined responses to a wide range of threats from terrorist damage to health pandemics.

In the event of nightmare scenarios becoming a reality – an executive kidnap, devastation from natural disasters, extortion demands from local guerrillas – Control Risks enables its clients to respond quickly and effectively to preserve life and to secure operations and reputation.

• Incident response – our dedicated, specialist team of consultants provides an unrivalled service advising clients in the event of an acute crisis, such as kidnap or extortion.
• Incident support – as well as providing preventive services for our clients, we are available to support them in times of crisis. CR24 is a 24-hour operations centre staffed by experienced crisis management consultants. They are available to offer immediate support and assistance and organise resources on-the-ground in times of crisis.