ISO 50001:2018: Energy management systems – Requirements with guidance for use is a major international standard that specifies the requirements for establishing, implementing, maintaining and improving an energy management system (EnMS). The primary objective of this standard is to enable organizations, regardless of their size or sector, to achieve higher energy efficiencyand better energy performance on an ongoing basis.
The implementation of ISO 50001 is a strategic step towards sustainability, focusing not only on reducing energy bills, but also on integrating energy awareness into all operational processes, reducing the carbon footprint and enhancing competitiveness.
The standard is based on three key pillars to ensure continuous and systematic improvement of energy performance:
- Measurement & Analysis: Define energy performance indicators(EnPIs) and baselines to monitor and compare actual consumption and identify opportunities for savings.
- Leadership & Support: Senior management commitment to provide adequate resources and integrate the energy policy into the organization’s overall strategy.
- Continual Improvement: Applying thePlan-Do-Check-Act cycle to ensure continuity in improving energy performance.
Development Experts’ methodology to qualify you for ISO 50001
We work as a strategic partner to ensure your organization’s energy use is transformed from an operational cost to a sustainable competitive advantage, by focusing on both technical and managerial aspects:
- Energy Review & Policy Development:
- We conduct an initial energy review to identify areas of high energy consumption (SeUs) and determine the legal and legislative requirements related to energy.
- We help formulate an energy policy that reflects the commitment of senior management and sets the framework for setting energy goals.
- Developing performance indicators (EnPIs) andbaseline:
- We work with your technical team to develop Energy Performance Indicators (EnPIs) that are appropriate for your operations, allowing you to accurately measure improvement and compare performance to the status quo.
- We define an Energy Baseline (EnB) as a reliable reference to assess the effectiveness of action plans.
- Documentation and operational control:
- We support you in documenting all operating and maintenance procedures that affect energy performance, and establish operating standards for energy-critical equipment and facilities.
- We ensure that energy efficiency considerations are integrated into the procurement and design processes for new equipment.
- Training and qualification of internal auditors:
- We provide specialized training for the energy management team to carry out their tasks efficiently, and train the internal audit team to assess the effectiveness of the energy management system according to the requirements of ISO 50001.
- Overseeing continuous improvement and recognition:
- We make sure that the outputs of management reviews and performance results are incorporated into action plans for continuous improvement of energy performance, ensuring that you achieve ISO 50001 certification and enhance your chances in bids that require environmental credentials.
Our added value to you (results and benefits)
Partnering with us ensures that your energy management system delivers real ROI:
- Reduced operational costs: Systematically reducing energy consumption leads to lower energy bills and operational expenses in the long term.
- Legal Compliance and Risk: Manage the risk of energy price volatility and comply with government legislation and regulations related to energy efficiency.
- Competitive advantage and reputation: Enhance the organization’s image as a socially and environmentally responsible entity, increasing access to contracts and tenders.
- Improved environmental performance: Reduce greenhouse gas(GHG) emissions and support the organization’s goals towards a more sustainable future.
