ISO 50001:2018 Energy management systems – Requirements with guidance for use
The International Standard ISO 50001 focuses on supporting organizations in their efforts to establish systems and processes necessary for better energy performance including energy efficiency, energy use and energy consumption. Implementation of this standard helps reducing environmental impact, caused by greenhouse gas and emissions. It intends to help lowering energy related expenses, by means of systematic energy management. ISO 50001 is applicable to all organizations regardless of their type, size or activity.
ISO 50001 points out the specific requirements, applicable to energy use and energy consumption, including monitoring, documenting, reporting, planning and purchasing of equipment, human resources, etc. which improve energy performance.
It can be applied to all variables that influence energy performance, and which can be observed and controlled by the organization.
ISO 50001 provides a system for the organization to identify past, present and future energy consumption and to develop an energy monitoring plan. As a result, analysis of current and planned data is going to help taking measures to improve energy management and efficiency. The standard states specific requirements for energy consumption monitoring and the implementation of monitoring systems that would document and validate continual improvement in the area of energy management.
The structure of ISO 50001 is based on the common elements of ISO management standards and can easily be integrated with other management systems, such as ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 22000 etc.
ISO 50001 is based on the continual improvement frame of "Plan-Do-Check-Act" (PDCA) and involves energy management in the everyday activities of the organization.
ISO 50001 could be implemented in any organization, wishing to ensure that it follows its stated energy policy and to demonstrate this to others. Such a conformity could be demonstrated by way of evaluation, a personal declaration for conformity or by means of certification of the Energy management system by an external organization.
Advantages for the company:
- Improving energy performance and energy efficiency, lowering energy costs and achieving increased productivity and competitiveness;
- Raising staff engagement in the process of improving energy performance;
- Demonstrating corporate social responsibility and positively affecting other participants in the supply chain thanks to the improved energy efficiency;
- Use of tax benefits and other financial benefits for improved energy efficiency.
ISO 50001:2018 Energy management systems – Requirements with guidance for use
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