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ISO 50001:2018

ISO 50001

ISO 50001 Energy Management System - Requirements with guidance for use, is an International Standard created by the International Organisation for Standard (ISO). The standard specifies the requirements for establishing, implementing, maintaining and improving an energy management system, whose purpose is to enable an organization to follow a systematic approach in achieving continual improvement of energy performance, including energy efficiency, energy security, energy use and consumption.

The standard aims to help organizations continually reduce their energy use, and therefore their energy costs and their greenhouse gas emission.

ISO 50001 was originally released by ISO in June 2011 and is suitable for any organization, whatever its size, sector or geographical location. The second edition, ISO 50001:2018 was released in August 2018.

The system is modelled after the ISO 9001 QMS and the ISO 14001 EMS and the 2018 version has clauses modular with both.

A significant feature in ISO 50001 is the requirement to "... improve the EMS and the resulting energy performance" (clause 4.2.1 c). The other standards mentioned here (ISO 9001 and ISO 14001) both require improvement to the effectiveness of the Management System but not to the quality of the product/service (ISO 9001) or to environmental performance (ISO 14001). It is anticipated that by implementing ISO 9001 and 14001 together an organization would improve quality and environmental performance, but the standards do not currently specify this as a requirement.

ISO 50001, therefore, has made a major leap forward in 'raising the bar' by requiring an organization to demonstrate that they have improved their energy performance. There are no quantitative targets specified – an organization chooses its own then creates an action plan to reach the targets. With this structured approach, an organization is more likely to see some tangible financial benefits.

STRUCTURE

The structure of ISO 50001 is designed according to other ISO management system standards, in particular ISO 9001 (Quality Management Systems) and ISO 14001 (Environmental Management Systems). Since all three management systems standards are based on the PDCA cycle, and now share the same high level structure, ISO 50001 can be integrated easily to these systems.

There are ten major components to ISO 50001:2018:

  1. Scope
  2. Normative references
  3. Terms and definitions
  4. Context of the organization
  5. Leadership
  6. Planning
  7. Support
  8. Operation
  9. Performance Evaluation
  10. Improvement

METHOD

ISO 50001 provides a framework of requirements that help organizations to:

  • develop a policy for more efficient use of energy
  • fix targets and objectives to meet the policy
  • use data to better understand and make decisions concerning energy use and consumption
  • measure the results
  • review the effectiveness of the policy and
  • continually improve energy management.

ISO 50001 focuses on a continual improvement process to achieve the objectives related to the environmental performance of an organization (enterprise, service provider, administration, etc.). The process follows a plan – do – check – act approach.

The 4 phases of the PDCA circle

  • Plan:

The overall responsibility for the installed energy management system must be located with the top management. An energy officer and an energy team should be appointed. Furthermore, the organization has to formulate the energy policy in form of a written statement which contains the intent and direction of energy policy. Energy policy must be communicated within the organization. The energy team is the connection between management and employees. In this phase the organization has to identify the significant energy uses and prioritize the opportunities for energy performance improvement.

  • Do:

The stated objectives and processes are now introduced and implemented. Resources are made available and responsibilities determined. Make sure that employees and other participants are aware of and capable of carrying out their energy management responsibilities. The realization of the energy management system starts.

  • Check:

An energy management system requires a process for compliance and valuation of energy-related regulations. Internal audit can help to verify that the energy management system is functioning properly and generating the planned results. The processes are monitored with regard to legal and other requirements (customer requirements, internal policies) as well as to the objectives of the energy management of the organization. The results are documented and reported to top management.

  • Act:

The top management prepares a written valuation based on the internal audit. This document is called the management review. The results will be evaluated on their performance level. If necessary, corrective or preventive actions can be initiated. Energy-relevant processes are optimized and new strategic goals are derived

CERTIFICATION

Certification proves that the energy management system meets the requirements of ISO 50001. This gives customers, stakeholders, employees and management more confidence that the organization is saving energy. It also helps to ensure that the energy management system is working throughout the organization.

Another advantage of a certification is its emphasis on continual improvement. The organization will continue to get better at managing its energy. Additional cost savings can be generated over several years. Furthermore, certifying an organization shows your public commitment to energy management.

RCPL, the certification bodies' accreditation scheme, accredits certification bodies to carry out certification of business energy management systems to ISO 50001. In July 2018, there were many bodies with the necessary accreditation to carry out independent audits and issue Energy Management Systems Certification to ISO 50001

BENEFITS:

A list of the benefits of ISO 50001 includes:

  1. A significant improvement of the energy performance level from an initial energy baseline.
  2. A systematic approach (plan-do-check and act) that leads to continuous energy efficiency improvement. ISO 50001 enables organizations to:
  • Develop a policy for more efficient use of energy
  • Fix energy efficiency targets and objectives to meet the policy
  • Use data to better understand and make decisions concerning energy use and consumption
  • Measure the results of energy efficiency improvements
  • Review the effectiveness of the energy policy
  • Continually improve energy management
  • ISO 50001 supports the development of an energy policy and contributes to the structure of an energy plan to achieve targets.
  • ISO 50001 facilitates engagement (commitment and agreement) of management and has a positive contribution towards the energy targets.
  • An ISO 50001-based EnMS creates awareness and a commitment about energy (i.e. consumption, use, efficiency, renewable sources) within the organization.
  • ISO 50001 improves the ability of organizations to manage energy risks concerning possible impacts in an efficient and effective way.
  • ISO 50001 strengthens the competitiveness of organizations and reduces their vulnerability with respect to energy price fluctuation and availability of energy.
  • ISO 50001 allows the establishment of a benchmarking process.
  • An ISO 50001-based EnMS allows organizations to gain credible external visibility of energy saving actions.
  • An ISO 50001-based EnMS provides a better understanding between predictable energy demand and supply.
  • An ISO50001-based EnMS reduces energy costs and improves profitability.

 

                             

FAQ

ISO 50001, the global energy management systems standard, specifies requirements for establishing, implementing, maintaining, and improving an EnMS. The standard is based upon the Plan-Do-Check-Act management system, which is familiar to many manufacturing plants that have implemented other ISO standards.
The 50001 Certified Practitioner in Energy Management Systems certification is designed for energy system auditors and energy management professionals that establish and/or maintain an energy management system that meets the requirements of ISO 50001.
The main purpose of adopting an Energy Management System (EnMS) is to enable an organisation to improve its energy performance, which generally includes energy use, energy efficiency and energy consumption, in a systematic approach.
The validity period of ISO 50001 certification is 3 years, subject to annual monitoring audits being performed. Certification renewal involves a renewal audit, which is performed by a different auditor.
• Identification of potential energy savings. • Establishment of an action plan. • Improved efficiency and energy use. • Reduced energy consumption and costs. • Reduction in greenhouse gas emissions. • Involvement of all staff in a unifying project Certification of your energy management system (EnMS) according to the ISO 50001 standard allows you to prove that you comply with the energy efficiency policy that you have set yourself. ISO 50001 certification can only be issued to you by an accredited certifying organisation such as Realcare Certification Pvt Ltd.
Energy producers, energy-consuming companies, public or para-public organisations (energy management: boiler units), social housing landlords (building stock management), site directors or managers for small structures, etc.
Certification to the ISO 50001 standard ensures that your organization has a healthy energy management system, reducing energy consumption, environmental impact and increasing profitability. It specifies requirements for management practices that are important to obtain improved energy performance. Demonstrates to customers, employees, and stakeholders that efficient use of energy is prioritised in your organisation and that energy is managed systematically. Allows for credible market communication about energy performance efforts.
1. Certification request 2. Planning: I plan my audit 3. Initial audit 4. Certification decision 5. Issue of the Certification 6. Annual follow-up audit
 Scope and boundaries of the system  Energy Policy  Energy management system manual  Compliance obligations register  Controlled documents register  Energy baselining & monitoring plan  Energy management action plan register  Energy management objectives and targets  Significant energy use area/equipment record  Equipment-wise electrical energy consumption record  Equipment-wise thermal energy consumption record  Process-wise/ Area wise total energy consumption record  Preventive maintenance log  Equipment calibration monitoring register  Management review agenda  Minutes of meeting form for a management review meeting  Corrective & preventive action report  Responsibilities allocation register  Employee training record  Training feedback form  Internal auditing form  Timelines for implementation

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