ISO 50001
Energy management systems -- Requirements with guidance for use
ISO 50001:2011 specifies requirements for establishing, implementing, maintaining and improving an energy management system, whose purpose is to enable an organization to follow a systematic approach in achieving continual improvement of energy performance, including energy efficiency, energy use and consumption.
ISO 50001:2011 specifies requirements applicable to energy use and consumption, including measurement, documentation and reporting, design and procurement practices for equipment, systems, processes and personnel that contribute to energy performance.
ISO 50001:2011 is applicable to any organization wishing to ensure that it conforms to its stated energy policy and wishing to demonstrate this to others, such conformity being confirmed either by means of self-evaluation and self-declaration of conformity.
Benefits of ISO 50001 Certification
Reduced greenhouse-gas (GHG) emissions and carbon footprint. Compliance with this standard will allow you to meet current or future voluntary and/or mandatory energy efficiency targets or GHG emission reduction legislation
Increase energy cost savings for the organisation by reducing energy costs via a structured approach to managing your energy consumption
Increased knowledge of equipment efficiencies. By integrating your existing management systems you can align your Energy Management System EnMS) with existing management systems for additional organisational benefits Informed decision-making processes from system design through to operation
Increased energy awareness among staff members at all levels Structured approach to the Right First Time methodologies
Improved corporate image and credibility with all stakeholders and customer Enhanced security of energy supply as you will have identified your energy risk exposure in areas within the organisation and commenced processes to reduce them
Improved operational efficiencies and maintenance practices