ISO 50001 (EnMS) Certification
Energy Management

ISO 50001:2018 is a set of guidelines for businesses to implement, monitor and maintain an Energy Management System (EnMS).

These guidelines help businesses to develop policies so that they can use energy more efficiently, assign and meet objectives related to energy usage and use data to better understand their decisions.

ISO 50001:2018 is the most recent version of the standard, building on the back of ISO 50001:2011 which has now been withdrawn.

To get ISO 50001 certification, you need to follow these steps: 

1. Carry out a gap analysis report. This report examines the processes you already have in place and measures them against the requirements in the ISO 50001 Standard. This highlights any ‘gaps’ which will need to be fulfilled in order for certification to be possible. 
2. Create a management system. Using what you’ve learned in the gap analysis report, you can begin to build a management system that meets the requirements of the Standard. If you work with us at QMS, our consultants will write up your documented management system for you, saving you time and effort. 
3. Implementation. At this stage you will need to implement the processes laid out in your management system and make any necessary changes to ensure the ISO’s requirements are being met. 
4. An independent auditor will now have to visit your organisation to check that the processes of your documented management system are being followed. If they are satisfied, they will recommend you for certification.  

The ISO 50001 standard can help you to save energy, reduce costs and meet increasingly strict environmental regulations. Its robust framework for an efficient Energy Management System (EnMS) will help you continually improve your organisation’s energy performance. As well as helping you reduce your energy bills, it will help you prepare for changes in energy prices.

Implementing the ISO 50001 will reduce business risks by ensuring your company complies with current legislation. It will also help you adapt to any changes in legislation. At the same time, it will demonstrate to all stakeholders your commitment to reducing your environmental impact.

ISO 50001 was the first version of the standard and describes how a business can implement and maintain an Energy Management Standard (EnMS).

It has been superseded by ISO 50001:2018.

The International Organisation for Standardisation published the standard following consultation with industry experts from around the world. This means it has global business recognition that can enhance the reputation of your company.

Until recently, the UK had few formal procedures or regulations to encourage better energy management. However, this started to change with initiatives like the Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS).

Many large organisations that have implemented ESOS have benefited from a significant reduction in costs, as well as enhancing their environmental credentials, by reducing CO2 emissions.

ISO 50001 helps companies build on this success by implementing an effective EnMS.

As with other ISO standards, certification is not obligatory. Any organisation can implement the ISO 50001 standard and benefit from improved energy efficiency. However, gaining certification involves an independent assessment by qualified ISO standard auditors. This gives you added credibility when you claim to be ISO 50001 compliant.

You can find out more about our ISO 50001 certification process here.