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ISO 5001
What is ISO 50001?
ISO 50001 is an international standard that helps organizations set up, implement, maintain, and improve an energy management system (EnMS). The goal? To gain structural control over energy consumption, reduce waste, and operate more sustainably.
Whether you are active in industry, services, the public sector, or healthcare, ISO 50001 enables you to work systematically on energy efficiency, cost reduction, and environmental performance.
ISO 50001 contributes directly to CO₂ reduction and helps organizations meet sustainability goals and legal obligations (such as the EED or energy saving obligation).
Why ISO 50001?
Energy prices are volatile, climate targets are strict, and social pressure to become more sustainable is increasing. ISO 50001 provides organizations with:
- Insight into their energy consumption
- Concrete tools to reduce consumption and costs
- A roadmap for sustainable business operations
- Official proof of good energy management
Organizations that implement ISO 50001 often see noticeable energy savings within the first year – without major investments.
Who is ISO 50001 intended for?
ISO 50001 is applicable to organizations of all types and sizes – in both the public and private sectors.
Common applications:
- Large buildings and property managers
- Energy-intensive industrial companies
- Hospitals and healthcare institutions
- Supermarket chains and retail companies
- Educational institutions and government organizations
- Transport and logistics companies
SMEs that want to control their energy costs can also benefit from ISO 50001, especially if they are subject to the EED audit requirement.
What does ISO 50001 say?
ISO 50001 is based on the well-known Plan-Do-Check-Act cycle (PDCA) and focuses specifically on energy processes. Important components are:
1. Establishing an energy policy
Management sets clear goals for energy performance and lays these down in policy.
2. Conducting an energy review
You map out your current energy consumption: which processes or installations consume the most?
3. Define performance indicators (EnPIs)
You establish measurable values to identify improvements (such as kWh/m² or consumption per product unit).
4. Objectives and action plans
You set targets (e.g., 15% reduction in consumption in two years) and draw up plans to achieve them.
5. Monitoring and measurement
You monitor energy performance using meters, dashboards, or energy monitoring systems.
6. Internal audits & improvement actions
You carry out annual checks, make adjustments, and actively seek new opportunities for optimization.
ISO 50001 certification process
To become ISO 50001 certified, you usually go through the following process:
- Preliminary investigation (optional)Scan of the current situation in relation to the standard.
- Development of an energy management system (EnMS)Documentation, processes, roles, performance indicators.
- Internal audits and management reviewCheck internally whether everything is working as intended.
- External audit by a certifying bodyIndependent verification of the design and operation of the system.
- Obtaining certificationIf the assessment is positive, you will receive an ISO 50001 certificate, valid for three years (with annual interim audits).
You can go through the process independently or with the help of an energy consultant or ISO specialist.
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