ISO 50001: 2011 is for energy management and is the international standard. It provides the most robust framework for maximizing energy efficiency in public and private sector organizations. The certification according to this standard defines the commitment of the organizations to continually improve the management of the energy. The implementation will enable an organization to lead by example in its respective sector and ensure that the associated legislative and regulatory requirements are met.
The ISO 50001 standard for energy management systems or EnMS has been developed to address the urgent need for greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction through efficient use of energy. ISO 50001 establishes an international framework for industrial plants or entire companies to manage all aspects of energy, including supply and use. The standard provides organizations and businesses with technical and management strategies to increase energy efficiency, reduce costs and improve environmental performance. Based on wide applicability across national economic sectors, the standard could influence up to 60% of global energy demand. As a way to reduce energy use and carbon emissions from their own facilities supply chain partnerships, Businesses, energy service companies, utilities and others need to use ISO 50001 (as well as those belonging to their customers or suppliers) and their achievements.
Energy efficiency and management of energy resources are very relevant in the current context of global warming and climate change. Energy production is responsible for 60% of global greenhouse gas emissions. The proposed standard is consistent with this requirement to help companies and organizations address and refer energy management issues to a global standard. ISO 50001 is also proposed to be in compliance with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 standards that deal with quality management and environmental management issues. In addition, it will have the common elements of ISO's management standards, such as the continuous improvement method based on the Plan-Do-Check-Act, adopted in earlier ISO management standards. The application of ISO 50001 should enable organizations to effectively manage energy resources and performance in accordance with global standards. "
By implementing the ISO 50001 energy management system, the organization can reduce product costs, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and subsequent environmental impacts. For the supply, use and consumption of energy in industrial, commercial and institutional organizations, ISO 50001 establishes an international framework.
In many countries, the Ministry of Energy and Resources promotes this system in the industry and also provides support to interested organizations in implementation. Various national standards bodies have started to adopt this standard as an effective tool. ISO 50001 is needed today ... .. Not tomorrow. A certified ISO 50001-based energy management system helps companies recognize energy saving potentials and introduce corresponding measures in a systematic way. This means that energy costs can be reduced and competitiveness improved. It is also possible to sustainably increase energy performance through the process of continuous improvement and improvement of staff skills.
Who can apply?
The certificate can be applied by any organization wishing to ensure optimum use of energy, wishes to comply with the stated energy policy and wishes to present it to other organizations.
The certificate applies to all sections of the organization that affect energy performance and that can be monitored and influenced.
In addition, businesses can often benefit from energy tax rebates or comparable incentives if they operate an ISO 50001 certified energy management system.
