گواهینامه ISO 50001

ISO 50001:2018 is not aimed at any specific industry. However, it makes particular sense to introduce a management system in accordance with the energy management standard if you are an energy-intensive company. These are often subject to numerous legal requirements and can meet the required framework conditions with a certified energy management system. In this way, they not only protect the climate, but can also take advantage of subsidies and save taxes under certain conditions, for example with the peak compensation according to the German SpaEV or  the Energy Services Act (EDL-G).

For companies that obtain certification, the international standard provides even more competitive advantages:

• Continuous improvement of energy-related performance
• Continuous monitoring of energy flows
• Systematic reduction of energy consumption and energy costs
• Consistent compliance with legal requirements
• Permanent reduction of greenhouse gas emissions
• Reduced dependence on energy imports
• Recognized basis for possible tax incentives

What strategy are you pursuing?

Cost savings

• Determine what type of energy is being used, where, and to what extent.
• Set up controls to manage energy use.
• Identify areas where energy is wasted.
• Improve your procurement procedures.

Reputation

• Position yourself with an ethical, yet credible image.
• Reduce your CO₂ footprint.
• Improve your competitiveness.
• Open up new markets.

Comply with legal requirements

• Comply with all legal requirements applicable to your organization.
• Avoid fines, reduce insurance premiums.
• Provide relevant legal information to your employees and stakeholders.
• Prepare for changes in the law and take advantage of possible tax incentive schemes.

Continuity

• Inform yourself about alternative energies.
• Get an overview of the national energy market.
• Make increasing use of renewable energies.
• Act in a permanently energy saving manner.

The ISO 50003:2016 standard specifies - in addition to the requirements of ISO 17021 - requirements for competence and impartiality in auditing and certification of energy management systems for certification bodies. To provide assurance to companies seeking certification and to ensure the effectiveness of EnMS audits, the accreditation standard addresses the audit process, requirements for a certification procedure, audit duration, and multi-site sampling.

As such, the requirements of ISO 50003 indirectly affect your company, particularly in determining audit duration and providing evidence of continuous performance improvement. Evidence of energy-related performance improvement must also be provided in accordance with ISO 50003 certification criteria.