Adopting a certified and effective energy management system is a goal for every business owner, especially for companies whose activities primarily rely on consuming large amounts of energy and who wish to reduce and rationalize their consumption as much as possible. In this context, we will learn about ISO 50001 certification for company, its benefits, and more in detail.
iso 50001:2018
ISO 50001 certification is the international standard issued in 2018 by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) for implementing an effective energy management system. It helps companies improve energy efficiency, reduce costs, and minimize their environmental impact and carbon footprint by implementing a systematic approach to energy performance that is compatible with the nature of the organization’s work and the principles of the ISO 50001 standard.
Why do companies require ISO 50001 certification?
Implementing ISO 50001 certification for company is a very important step in the path of any successful organization, due to the following reasons:
- Rationalization of energy consumption, because this system reduces energy consumption and the associated operating costs.
- The organization gains a prestigious social standing because the implementation of ISO 50001 confirms its commitment to reducing harmful environmental impact by limiting carbon and toxic emissions.
- It enhances the organization’s image among clients, partners, stakeholders, and investors, and increases its chances of securing key deals with government and private entities.
- ISO 50001 also supports the concept of sustainability and protects the organization from any violations or legal issues, as it ensures full compliance with all laws and regulations related to energy management in organizations.
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Steps of implementing the Energy Management system
Following the best practices when seeking to get iso 50001 certification for company ensures obtaining the certification the first time. The main steps of implementing an energy management system are as follows:
Initial assessment
An initial assessment of the organization is conducted by an ISO consultant to assess its status, define its scope, and conduct a gap analysis to determine its readiness and what it needs to meet the standard’s principles.
Develop a plan
After studying and evaluating the organization’s situation, a suitable system is developed to implement its energy management system in a way that achieves optimal energy performance and also meets all requirements for ISO 50001 certification for company.
Supervising Implementation
There must be a specialized team within the organization whose mission is to oversee the implementation of ISO standards with professionalism and accuracy, avoiding errors and reducing implementation time.
Internal review and audit
A comprehensive internal review and audit of the organization’s energy management system must be conducted to ensure that all the standard’s principles are met without any errors or omissions, and to attempt to correct and improve any areas that require it. All procedures for implementing the ISO 50001 standard within the organization must also be documented.
External Audit and Certification
An accredited body must conduct a final study and assessment of the organization. Once your organization successfully passes this audit, it will be awarded the ISO 50001 certification within one week at most.
Follow up after certification
After accreditation, there must also be follow-up and annual periodic evaluation of the institution to ensure that it continues to follow the principles of the standard while also constantly updating and improving the system.
Iso 50001 certification for company cost
ISO 50001 certification costs vary greatly from one organization to another. This depends on the organization’s size, number of branches and employees, the readiness to implement an energy management system, the requirements to meet the standard’s requirements, the experience of the ISO company and the certification body, as well as the cost of issuing the certification itself and the cost of follow-up after certification.
However, on average, the cost of obtaining ISO 50001 certification for company in Saudi Arabia ranges between 15,000 and 60,000 riyals, and perhaps more in the case of large companies with multiple branches.
Why choose MQM for ISO consulting services
Modern Quality Makers (MQM) in Saudi Arabia is an ISO consulting and services company you can rely on and be confident of achieving impressive results. This is because our company possesses the following advantages:
- We have been working in the field of qualifying companies to obtain ISO certification for more than 20 years.
- We have helped countless companies in various fields qualify for ISO 50001 and other ISO certifications within a short period of time.
- We are a smart companion and strong supporter of your organization in its journey to obtain ISO certification, starting with analysis, evaluation, and developing a plan to implement the energy management system according to ISO principles, along with supervision, documentation, and accompanying the organization during the external audit, while also providing the necessary support after obtaining the certification.
- We can provide any number of experienced and qualified ISO consultants to provide the necessary specialized advice and help you meet the standard’s principles and pass the external audit the first time.
- We have a strict commitment to deadlines, transparency in explaining the cost of the service as well, and our prices are very competitive and affordable for everyone.
In conclusion, if you want to obtain ISO 50001 certification for your company quickly, professionally, and easily, do not hesitate to contact us now … We promise to obtain ISO 50001 certification for the first time.
FAQs About ISO 50001 certification for Company
1. How much does ISO 50001 certification cost?
The cost varies greatly from one company to another, but on average, the cost may range between 15 and 60 thousand Saudi riyals and may sometimes reach 100 thousand riyals or more.
2. Who needs ISO 50001 certification?
Any organization seeking to implement an ideal energy performance approach that helps it rationalize energy consumption and reduce costs needs to implement the ISO 50001 energy management system.
3. How does ISO 50001 certification help organisations?
ISO 50001 helps any organization rationalize energy consumption and reduce related costs, comply with energy and environmental laws and regulations, reduce harmful carbon emissions, increase customer and stakeholder confidence, and collaborate with major corporations.
