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What is ISO 50001:2011?

ISO 50001:2011 is the International Standard for Energy Management, released in June 2011 that replaces the British and European Standard BS EN 16001:2009.

It provides the most robust framework for optimizing energy efficiency in public and private sector organisations.

Certification to this standard defines an organisations commitment to continual improvement in energy management. Implementation will enable an organisation to lead by example within their respective industries and ensure related legislative and regulatory requirements are met.

Who is ISO 50001 applicable to?

Organisations of all types and sizes can benefit from energy and cost efficiencies through the implementation of this standard.

What are the benefit of ISO 50001 certification?

Significant financial savings can be achieved through increased energy efficiency. (Ofgem forecast energy prices will rise by at least 20% by 2020)
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ISO 50001 is the most robust energy management system, enabling organisations continual improvements on energy performance
Organisations can ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements
System Compatibility; ISO 50001 can be integrated with existing management systems
If registered to ISO 14001, the ‘basic framework’ is already there
Ensure best practice energy management systems are in place
BS EN 16001 framework facilitates the management of energy bills and expenditure.

How to gain certification to ISO 50001?

Applications for certification can be made by completing the EnMS questionnaire
Assessment to ISO 50001 is undertaken by NQA. This consists of two mandatory visits which form the Initial Certification Audit
Certification is granted by NQA and maintained by the client. Maintenance is confirmed through a programme of annual surveillance visits and a re-certification audit every three years.

Upgrading from BS EN 16001 – what’s changed?

The BS EN 16001 standard is very similar to the ISO 50001 standard. The differences between the standards can be found in the 16001 – 50001 gap analysis.
Organisations already registered can upgrade to ISO 50001 through an upgrade audit that would take place at head office and possibly a number of sites. This may be done as part of the ongoing surveillance for organisations already certified to BS EN 16001 by NQA.

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Gap Analysis BS EN 16001 - ISO 50001
It is predicted that the upgrade to ISO 50001 from BS EN 16001 should be a straight forward exercise for most organisations.
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ISO 50001 Online Quote Request Form
Energy Management Systems interactive quote form.
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Energy Management (ISO 5001) Factsheet
The International Standard for Energy Management provides the most robust framework for optimising energy efficiency in public and private sector organisations.
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Energy Management (ISO 50001) Factsheet
The International Standard for Energy Management provides the most robust framework for optimising energy efficiency in public and private sector organisations.
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