ISO 50001:2018 – Energy management systems
ISO 50001:2018 is an international standard for organizations that want to improve their energy performance and implement an energy management system, in order to continuously achieve their improvements of energy performance and demonstrate their energy policy to the public.
ISO 50001: 2018 defines a framework for a systematic approach to energy management and specifies the requirements that apply to energy use and consumption.
The standard, among other things, specifies the framework of activities that need to be implemented and integrated into the operational processes of the organization, documentation that needs to be established and used in the work, methods and characteristics of required reporting, design issues and framework for procurement of equipment or external processes, as well as issues of staff awareness and competence that contribute to energy performance.
By obtaining a certificate of compliance with the applicable requirements of the ISO 50001:2018 standard, a numerous of advantages are gained, some of which are:
• Increased trust of clients, community, employees and international bodies in the field of energy management.
• Possibility to participate in tenders and competitions in which a certified energy management system is required.
• The certificate indicates the organization’s commitment to energy management, the efforts that the organization invests in the sustainability of its desired energy performance, the application of energy efficient technologies and the desire to contribute to the common good by optimizing energy use.
• Demonstrate reduced adverse environmental impacts (including ever-current carbon emissions issues) and the integration of energy management systems into the organization’s business processes.
• Distinct communication of the organization with the public that it is committed to energy effectiveness and efficiency.
• The internationally recognized certificate improves the brand, reputation and image of the organization.
• A distinct commitment to a systematic approach to energy management gives an advantage over business competitors who do not address these issues, which users of the organization’s services and products, and its partners, can easily find out.
• Optimizing, achieving and demonstrating performance in terms of energy management, reducing costs through more efficient use of resources and reducing the risk of unwanted outcomes (thus reducing insurance costs).
• Establishing solutions to prevent potential incidents that could lead to sanctioning of the organization and timely and effective response in case of such occurrence.
• Building trust in the application and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Increased export strength to markets that require an internationally recognized certificate.
