ISO 50001 helps any organization, regardless of size and sector, implement a robust EnMS to increase energy performance.
ISO 50001 is the foremost energy management system (EnMS) standard, with over 38,000 certificates issued. It is essential for enhancing energy performance and reducing costs, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and other environmental impacts.
The framework helps you establish, implement, maintain and enhance an EnMS to improve energy performance, including energy efficiency, use and consumption, through a systematic approach.
ISO 50001 is compatible with other ISO management system standards and adopts the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) model for continual improvement.
What are the benefits of ISO 50001 certification?
- Raise awareness, implement energy-saving opportunities and reduce energy costsIncrease awareness and competence concerning energy use and efficiency, seize energy-saving opportunities and lower energy bills through better energy management.
- Reduce your carbon footprint and achieve goalsGreatly decrease your carbon footprint and align with key sustainability goals.
- Simultaneously monitor KPIs and baselinesEffectively adopt energy performance indicators (EnPIs) and energy baselines (EnBs) to track improvements.
- Take control of energy useGain operational control over energy-intensive processes and equipment.
- Contribute to many UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)Contribute to UN SDGs
Why SGS?
Combining our world-leading testing, inspection and certification experience with over 30 years of sustainability leadership, we can help you along the path to certification.
Our global network of IMPACT NOW for sustainability experts and end-to-end services are ready to help you navigate compliance with ease. Your audit can include a gap assessment and benchmarking. We will determine your level of energy management and provide advice on how to achieve ongoing improvement.
We also have a range of complementary services, including ISO 50001 training and integrated management systems certification.
FAQs
Energy is a critical resource and its efficient use can lead to significant cost savings and environmental benefits.
The ISO 50001 standard:
- Provides a structured approach to managing energy
- Helps organizations reduce energy costs and improve competitiveness
- Supports compliance with legal and regulatory requirements
- Contributes to climate change mitigation by reducing GHG emissions
- Encourages a culture of continual improvement in energy performance
Top management must ensure the EnMS aligns with the organization’s strategic direction, providing necessary resources and promoting continual improvement.
An EnPI is a metric to measure energy performance. It can be a simple ratio, model or more complex calculation, depending on the organization’s needs.
The standard is technology-neutral. It focuses on processes and performance, rather than prescribing specific solutions.
ISO 50001 is one of many ISO standards that enable certification by a third party, such as SGS. However, certification is not mandatory.
Certification demonstrates to clients and customers that the organization has effectively implemented ISO 50001 and a robust, compliant EnMS. It serves as a globally recognized stamp of approval.
The certification process typically involves gap analysis, implementing the EnMS as per the standard, internal audits, management reviews and a certification audit by an external body.
Certification is not a one-off event, but an ongoing process. To maintain certification, organizations must continually monitor and enhance their EnMS. This includes undergoing regular audits and reviewing performance against objectives to stay competitive and achieve long-term success.
ISO 50001’s harmonized structure is compatible with other management system standards, allowing seamless integration.
Organizations can align or integrate their EnMS with other standards to leverage synergy and increase management efficiency.
ISO 50001 is compatible with other ISO management system standards, enabling an integrated approach to managing various organizational capabilities and processes.
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