We explain in the following article what exactly ISO 50001 is, its benefits and how to get it

In order to define ISO 50001, we first have to talk about what an Energy Management System (EMS) is. In short, it is the part of an organization’s management system dedicated to developing and subsequently implementing its energy policy, as well as managing those elements of its activities, products or services that interact with energy use.

The ISO 50001 standard establishes the requirements that an Energy Management System must have in order to make continuous and systematic improvements to the energy performance of organizations.

What is the purpose of this standard?

The main objective is to reduce companies’ CO2 emissions by giving organizations a framework on how to succeed with an EMS. By guiding a company’s EMS, ISO 50001 enables more efficient use of its energy sources. As a result of this increased efficiency, companies reduce their costs and improve their reputation.

What are the advantages of ISO 50001?

• It helps companies to reduce the cost of energy, which is often the biggest cost in many companies
• Reducing dependence on fossil fuels
• Companies that are dedicated to improving the environment and want to set an example
• Companies that want to bid on certain projects and need to have this kind of rules in order to do so
• Subsidies are beginning to appear, one of the requirements of which is to have this regulation in force

How to get the ISO 50001?

By involving employees throughout the organization, this standard helps companies or businesses to internalize energy policies. Based on the PHCA structure, ISO 50001 can be integrated with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001, if they are already linked.

So, it takes two steps to get it:

On the one hand, since it is necessary to analyse the current state and be able to follow up on improvements, the monitoring of companies’ consumption. For this purpose, Wattabit offers the services of its W-Manager platform. This software helps to manage and monitor, as well as, to obtain precise reports of the savings achieved with the changes made.

Finally, it is also essential to find an accredited certification institution that will help you follow each step to achieve it at both a bureaucratic and practical level. This entity, once it analyses together with your organisation the current expenditure of the company, will be able to help you make strategic decisions on savings according to the use you make of it.