ISO 50001 Energy Management System
Energy is a fundamental element for the operations of organizations, which could represent a cost not only economic, but also environmental and social due to the depletion of resources and contributing to problems such as climate change.
The ISO 50001 standard specifies the requirements to establish, implement, maintain, and improve an energy management system (EnMS) whose purpose is to increase and improve energy efficiency and reduce costs.
Effective implementation of this standard provides a systematic approach to energy performance improvement that can transform the way organizations manage energy. This standard is applicable to any organization regardless of its type, size, complexity, geographic location, organizational culture, or the products and services it provides.
The mandatory requirements to show compliance with ISO 50001 are:
4. Context of the organization.
5. Leadership.
6. Planning.
7. Support.
8. Operation.
9. Performance evaluation.
10. Improvement.
In the application phase to obtain Accreditation
Implementing an energy management system in your company is a measure that will impact your resources and environmental care, through benefits such as:
Continuous improvement of the company's energy efficiency.
Reduction of business costs.
Support for the environment by reducing the emission of greenhouse gases and other environmental impacts.
Improves the company's reputation.
Ease of integration with other management systems.