ISO 50001 Overview
Discover how following the ISO 50001 standard can help businesses improve their energy performance.
What is ISO 50001?
ISO 50001:2018 is an internationally recognized standard for energy management, developed by both national and international standards committees. It was designed to provide a practical way to help organizations improve energy performance through the implementation of an energy management system (EnMS).
How Does ISO 50001 Work?
There are a variety of ways ISO 50001 can help organizations that want to manage energy use more efficiently and effectively. It provides a framework for organizations to:
- Develop a policy for more efficient energy use
- Fix targeted areas that do not meet the requirements of that policy
- Leverage data to better inform decisions about energy use
- Measure results
- Review whether the policy works as intended
- Continually improve energy management
ISO 50001 Certification
City of Mississauga Achieves ISO 50001 Certification to Drive Zero-Carbon City Goal
Discover how ABS QE helped the Corporation of the City of Mississauga to achieve the ISO 50001 certification, furthering their goal of becoming a "zero-carbon" city.
ABS QE Services
Certification Services
ISO 50001 certification offers a practical way to help your organization improve energy performance through an Energy Management System (EnMS).
Training Services
Gain the knowledge and skills necessary to perform internal audits of your organization’s ISO 50001 energy management system.
FAQs
Who should follow the ISO 50001 standard?
Organizations of any size, sector, or geographical location that aim to improve energy performance, enhance energy efficiency, and reduce energy costs and environmental impact.
Who should follow the ISO 50001 standard?
What changes were made in the 2018 revision of ISO 50001?
The 2018 revision of ISO 50001 introduced several key changes, including alignment with the High-Level Structure (HLS) used in other ISO management system standards, such as ISO 9001 and ISO 14001. This alignment ensures better integration with other management systems. Additionally, the revision emphasized a stronger focus on leadership, risk-based thinking, and the incorporation of energy performance improvement into organizational strategy. It also clarified energy data collection and monitoring requirements to enhance energy performance evaluation.
What changes were made in the 2018 revision of ISO 50001?
What are the key requirements of ISO 50001?
The key requirements of ISO 50001 include establishing an energy policy, conducting an energy review to identify significant energy uses, setting measurable energy objectives and targets, implementing an energy management action plan, and monitoring, measuring, and analyzing energy performance. Additionally, organizations must demonstrate continual improvement in energy performance and ensure compliance with legal and other requirements related to energy use.
What are the key requirements of ISO 50001?
Where can I get help with ISO 50001 certification?
Organizations must undergo an audit by an accredited certification body to verify compliance with the standard. ABS QE has extensive experience combined with a robust portfolio of services to help guide organizations on their energy management system certification journey.
Where can I get help with ISO 50001 certification?