Assessment Methodology
How the Return on Risk Scorecard evaluates strategic initiatives
Scoring framework
The scorecard uses a 5x5 FAIR risk matrix with five severity tiers: Low, Moderate, Elevated, High, and Extreme, aligned to the Sicuro Live Travel Risk Map and ISO 31000:2018 / ISO 31030:2021 risk management standards.
Risk categories
- Physical & Safety Considerations
- Legal & Regulatory Compliance
- Financial & Commercial Exposure
- Operational Infrastructure
- Reputation & Stakeholder Trust
- People & Talent Considerations
- Exit Strategy & Reversibility
Intelligence sources
Country risk profiling draws on the Sicuro Live Travel Risk Map (8 weighted indicators), with AI-powered analysis from Anthropic Claude and real-time web search with verified citations from Perplexity.
Limitations
The tool is a decision-enablement aid, not a substitute for professional risk advisory services. Results are session-only and are not stored on Sicuro Group servers.