Introduction

The ISO 50001 Standard, sometimes called EN 16001, is important for the reduction of energy intensiveness of a company’s operation. ISO 50001 is developed for organizations committed to addressing their impact, conserving resources and improving the bottom line through efficient energy management. It is based on the management system model of continual improvement also used for other well-known standards such as ISO 9001 or ISO 14001. This makes it easier for organizations to integrate energy management into their overall efforts to improve quality and environmental management.

ISO 50001  requirements for organizations

• Develop a policy for more efficient use of energy
• Fix targets and objectives to meet the policy
• Use data to better understand and make decisions about energy use
• Measure the results
• Review how well the policy works, and
• Continually improve energy management.

which companies can use ISO 50001?

The ISO 50001 Standard is aimed at organisations of all types and sizes that manage energy, i.e. manufacturing organisations as well as service providers. Production process and building operation optimisation significantly contribute to energy savings.

ISO 50001 Benefits

With an ISO 50001 certified energy management system, your organization will improve its energy balance and reduce CO2 emissions. This leads to increased profitability and improved competitive advantages through lower energy costs. By identifying optimization potentials, your organization’s success will be maximized through the introduction of new energy-efficient technologies.

Designed to support organizations in all sectors, this ISO standard provides a practical way to improve energy use, through the development of an energy management system (EnMS);

• saves energy, and therefore costs
• increases trust of the public and governmental control bodies
• assists compliance with legal requirements
• prevents financial losses in the form of fines

Certification ISO 50001

Like other ISO management system standards, certification to ISO 50001 is possible but not obligatory. Some organizations decide to implement the standard solely for the benefits it provides. Others decide to get certified to it, to show external parties they have implemented an energy management system. ISO does not perform certification.ISO 50001 certification will increase your employees’ awareness and motivation toward a more efficient use of energy, document your energy performance improvement efforts and promote the positive branding of your organization.

last word

The international standard ISO 50001 provides requirements and guidelines for organizations to develop, implement, maintain and continuously improve an energy management system (EnMS).

With the revision of ISO 50001, this standard provides internationally recognized guidelines for improving energy balance, reducing CO2 emissions and reducing energy costs by using energy more efficiently.

Improve your energy efficiency and reduce energy costs with ISO 50001. To get more information contact TUW world experts.