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ISO 50001
Energy Management
Motivation and benefits
The purpose of this international standard consists in en-
abling organizations to establish systems and processes
that are necessary to improve energy performance, including
energy efficiency, use of energy and energy consumption.
The systematic approach is provided by the organization’s
energy management system. Based on energy policy and
the definition of the objectives and targets, action plans will
be established, implemented and reviewed. According to the
Austrian Energy Agency the average energy saving potentials
are estimated to amount to 10 to 20 per cent.
The standard is based on the common elements of ISO man-
agement system standards in order to guarantee a high de-
gree of compatibility, particularly with the ISO 9001 and ISO
14001 standards. It is based upon the continual improve-
ment process, which is known as the PDCA Cycle (Plan-Do-
Check-Act), and integrates energy management in the orga-
nization’s daily business.
Objectives and targets
Using this international standard helps to reduce greenhouse
gas emissions as well as other environmental impacts and
decreases energy costs through systematic energy manage-
ment.
Target group
Energy management can be established by companies and
organizations irrespective of size or sector. In particular for
companies requiring a high amount of energy the standard
offers comprehensive systematic requirements and instruc-
tions for successful implementation. The standard enables
small and medium-sized enterprises to take the first steps
towards environmental management with a focus on the par-
tial field of energy. As for companies with an existing environ-
mental management, the standard can help to emphasize on
the environmental factor of energy even more.
Requirements
Among other things, the term energy includes electricity, fu-
els, steam and vapour, compressed air and renewable ener-
gies. The term of use of energy is seen very comprehensively,
and comprises e.g. lighting, ventilation, heating, cooling, pro-
cess heat, transport, processes or production lines.
ISO 50001 follows the principles of ISO 14001 very strongly.
Differences to ISO 14001 can be found in the following
elements:
� energy performance
� contents of energy policy
� presentation of functions of top management and
operational energy managers
� deployment of an energy planning process
� conducting an energy related assessment
� designing new and changed facilities, equipment,
systems and processes
The requirements are basically broken down into:
� general requirements
� management responsibility
� energy policy
� energy planning
� introduction and implementation
� review
� management review
ISO 50001Energy Management
The organization will have to establish the scope and balance
boundaries of its energy management system. Top manage-
ment will have to nominate a management representative.
Energy related assessment serves to analyze the use of ener-
gy, identify the energy sources, review the prior and present
energy consumption and estimate the future needs. In this
process, the areas with the highest energy consumption will
be identified. Energy policy includes commitment to contin-
ual improvement of energy performance. For measuring and
monitoring energy performance, adequate energy perfor-
mance indicators will be defined.
Other relevant standards
ISO 9001, ISO 14001, EMAS, Sustainability Reports
Quality Austria introduces itself
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via certification of management systems according to inter-
national standards, regulations, national guidelines, direc-
tives and assessments acc. to the EFQM Excellence Model
to awarding the Austria Quality Seal. The Austrian Excellence
Award will be presented to Austrian organizations in coop-
eration with the Federal Ministry of Science, Research and
Economy. Quality Austria is accredited by the Federal Min-
istry of Science, Research and Economy and has numerous
international registrations and accreditations.
Having more than 1.000 auditors, trainers, assessors and
technical experts, Quality Austria secures successful im-
plementation of standards and regulations within the orga-
nizations and provides sector and product specific know-
how with a very high focus on practical work. Based on the
competence network in the field of comprehensive sector
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will be co-designed actively and consistently in correspond-
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The close connection of Quality Austria as a national rep-
resentative with international partner organizations as well
as cooperations enable global know-how to be imparted
and turn the organization into a competent partner. Quality
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Contact
Axel Dick, MScExecutive Vice President
Business Development Environment and
Energy, CSR
Wolfgang Hackenauer, MScNetwork partner,
Product Expert Environment and Energy
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