ISO 50001 is the Energy Management System (EnMS) standard that provides organizations with a framework for improving their energy performance by using their energy more efficiently and effectively. As a result of implementing an ISO 50001 EnMS, organizations can reduce their environmental impact and improve their bottom line. Organizations and businesses that are looking to get ISO 50001 certified should follow this six-step process:

1. Ensure adequate resources are in place to implement ISO 50001, including time and team members. It is essential to have a unified direction or mission from strong leadership to ensure that everyone in the organization understands the certification goal.

2. Perform an analysis of your organization’s operations, and identify gaps in ISO 50001 requirements.

3. Write required ISO 50001 management system documentation, including an EnMS policy, objectives and procedures.

4. Involve leadership and workers in implementing the ISO 50001 management system.

5. Perform an ISO 50001 internal audit. Ensuring your internal auditor is competent on the ISO 50001:2018 standard, maintains professional behavior and adheres to the audit scope, are major keys to a successful ISO 50001:2018 Energy Management System (EnMS) audit. Any findings or recommendations can be addressed and resolved at this time.

6. Successfully undergo a certification body audit. Making sure top management clearly understands the certification audit process is the first step to a successful certification body audit. Provide leadership by educating team members on the auditing process and communicating expectations. Ensure team members are aware of their possible participation in the audit. It is essential to ensure that employees know about key policies and procedures. Provide leadership by educating team members on the auditing process and communicating expectations for a confident certification body audit.

As with all ISO management system standards, ISO 50001 can be implemented exclusively for the benefits it provides to stakeholders, customers and the organization itself. With proper implementation organizations and businesses can reap the improved energy management benefits of ISO 50001 while showing clients their commitment to energy management with certification. To learn more about getting certified contact us.