Key Changes in ISO 50001:2018 Compared to 2011
The 2018 version of ISO 50001 introduced significant changes to align with the High-Level Structure (HLS) adopted by other ISO management system standards. This improved integration with other systems like ISO 9001 and ISO 14001.
Here are the primary changes:
Alignment with High-Level Structure (HLS)
- Common structure: Adopted the same structure as other ISO management system standards for easier integration.
- Consistent terminology: Utilized consistent language and definitions across standards.
Enhanced Leadership and Commitment
- Top management responsibility: Increased emphasis on top management’s role in driving energy performance.
- Energy policy: Requires a clear energy policy aligned with the organization’s overall strategy.
Context of the Organization
- Internal and external issues: Mandates consideration of internal and external factors influencing energy performance.
- Interested parties: Emphasizes understanding the needs and expectations of relevant stakeholders.
Risk-Based Thinking
- Risk and opportunities: Introduced a requirement to identify, assess, and address energy-related risks and opportunities.
Energy Performance
- Energy performance indicators (EnPIs): Standardized the calculation and normalization of EnPIs for better comparison.
- Energy baselines: Requires the establishment of energy baselines for accurate performance measurement.
- Continuous improvement: Strengthened the focus on continuous improvement of energy performance.
Other Notable Changes
- Competence: Increased emphasis on the competence of personnel involved in energy management.
- Communication: Expanded requirements for internal and external communication.
- Documented information: Introduced more flexible requirements for documented information.
Overall, the 2018 version of ISO 50001 provides a more robust and integrated framework for energy management, emphasizing leadership, risk management, and continuous improvement.
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