What is ISO 50001?

ISO 50001 is an international standard created by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO)1. It specifies the requirements needed to plan, implement, maintain, and continuously improve an energy management system (EnMS)23. The standard supports organizations in all sectors to use energy more efficiently through the development of an energy Management System14. ISO 50001:2018 is the newly revised international standard for Energy Management providing the most robust framework for optimizing energy efficiency in public and private sector organizations.

Why is ISO 50001 important?

Today, more energy is being used than ever before. Therefore, to keep up with modern times, it’s crucial for companies to consider how they manage the energy consumption of their business. With this responsibility in mind, it’s no wonder why more and more businesses are turning to an ISO 50001 Energy Management System. ISO 50001 helps businesses improve their energy management and consumption whilst boosting their company image and advancing the environmental future. Based on the “continual improvement” business model seen in ISO 9001 and ISO 14001, ISO 50001 is one of the building blocks to an all-round ecological business. The following article will discuss how important an ISO 50001 energy management system is for your company and the environment.

Benefits of ISO 50001

Reducing energy consumption:

The standards specified in the ISO 50001 will help reduce the energy consumption to a great extent this will not only help the organization itself but its members and the community as a whole. The reduction in energy consumption of up to 10% can be achieved within the first 12 months if the standards are implemented and they become operational on time.

Improved brand image and credibility:

The certification will reflect the responsible image of the organization, its commitment to environmental causes and not just the profits. The organization also benefits from the increased credibility among its customers and various stakeholders. It makes the organizations image as a trustworthy and responsible one which will eventually be beneficial for the organisation in the long run, in brand building.

Mitigating effects of climate change:

Not only does the organization benefit itself, but it also helps in contributing to the environmental cause which most organizations otherwise fail to do (however willing). Reduced energy consumption will eventually lead to reduced greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and thus contribute in reducing the effects of increased temperature due to climate change. It also helps in reducing the carbon footprint and thus achieve the targets of carbon footprint reduction set up by various legislations or otherwise.

Improved management and decision making:

The certification requires that the organization set their own targets and policies for energy management, and this requires efficient management at all levels of the organization. The decision making has to be efficient and on time and the operation and maintenance and monitoring need to be done at regular intervals. It will improve the overall management of the organization from decision making at the top level to the operation and also the maintenance.

Increased Awareness:

As these standards and procedures are implemented by the employees and various people working for the organization there will be increased awareness among its employees about various energy efficient practices and about reducing energy consumption which will eventually benefit the individual, the organization and the society as a whole.

Cost Reduction:

One of the main aims and motives of an organization is to maximise its profits through various means including cost cuts. These standards allow you major cost cuts by saving generated from the reduced energy consumption.

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