ISO 50001:2018 specifies requirements for efficient use of energy resources in the organization. It is a standard based on other quality management system models such as ISO 9001 or ISO 14001. This makes it easier for companies to incorporate energy management system into their overall operations. The standard does not set precise quantitate size for energy consumption. However, it is aimed at ensuring that the enterprise is consistently improving its energy performance and in turn reduces greenhouse gas emissions.
To implement this standard, a company must develop a policy for more efficient use of energy. The policy should be based on in-depth research about energy use, as well as exploring the possibility of using renewable energy resources. The company must make informed decisions, set targets and work towards meeting them. To comply with the regulations of the standard, the organization must track results and see how well the policy is working. It should further demonstrate the commitment to continually improve energy management.
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ISO 50001:2018 specifies guidelines for establishing, implementing, maintaining and improving an energy management system within the organization. The goal is to enable an enterprise to follow a systematic approach to achieve continual improvement of energy performance. This standard can be used independently, or be aligned or integrated with other management systems.
The implementation of this standard leads to a major transformation in the way that a company operates. Energy is one of the major costs for any enterprise. Effective management of energy will see precise use of the resources and in some places might also reduce consumption. This can give companies a competitive edge, decrease their costs and increase their profits. This standard will aid organizations to meet their overall climate change mitigation goals, as the efficient use of energy resources will see lesser greenhouse gas emissions.
This standard applies to any organization regardless of the quantity, use, or types of energy it consumes. The company can belong to any industry or can be dealing with products and services. The company can be of any size or located anywhere geographically. Besides, the said standard can be applied to specific activities affecting energy performance that are managed and controlled by the company.
Implementation of this standard is a systematic process that incorporates features from other quality management systems. The proper execution at every step will ensure maximum benefits for the company. Technocrat Consultants with a proven track record over the years offers simple and effective solutions for enterprises to adopt this standard.