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organisations so they are able to create tailored solutions to mitigate the specific risks that
their workforces may encounter.

Sally Llewellyn, Global Security Director, at International SOS comments, “For the coming
year, geopolitical tensions, unrest and political instability are expected to impact business
operations. This is reflected in the map with the Sahel, parts of the Middle East and Ukraine
in the ‘high’ or ‘extreme’ security risk category. International SOS continues to support
organisations operating in these locations, including through providing verified information and
advice on how such risks will affect their workforce or by supporting evacuations where
needed.”

Due to new and evolving conflicts, some of the most notable risk rating increases this year
have been parts of Lebanon, Palestinian Territories, Russia and across the Sahel. Ecuador
and parts of Colombia have also increased following a consistent rise in criminality and unrest.

In some regions, the risk rating has decreased. Most notably, the risk ratings for El Salvador
and parts of Nepal have reduced following sustained downward trends across a number of
risk factors.

ENDS

Notes to Editors
The Risk Map is an important risk management tool, which assesses medical, security and
climate change risks on a five-level scale - from ‘Low’ to ‘Very High’ for the medical and climate
change layers, and ‘Insignificant’ to ‘Extreme’ for the security layer . The layers of the map use
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a combination of internal and external data which International SOS’ expert team analyses.

About the International SOS Group of Companies

The International SOS Group of Companies is in the business of saving lives, protecting your
global workforce from health and security threats. Wherever you are, we deliver customised
health, security risk management and wellbeing solutions to fuel your growth and productivity.
In the event of extreme weather, an epidemic or a security incident, we provide an immediate
response providing peace of mind. Our innovative technology and medical and security
expertise focus on prevention, offering real-time, actionable insights and on-the-ground quality
delivery. We help protect your people, your organisation’s reputation, as well as support your
compliance reporting needs. By partnering with us, organisations can fulfil their Duty of Care
responsibilities, while empowering business resilience, continuity, and sustainability.

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