ISO 50001 VS 16247-1 VS EMAS

An energy audit in accordance with EN 16247-1 consists of systematic examination and analysis of the energy usage of a plant, organisation etc. with the aim of identifying and documenting energy efficiency potentials.

An energy management system in accordance with ISO 50001, in contrast, considers the interacting elements as a whole in order to establish an energy policy and strategic energy goals and also processes and procedures aimed at achieving these strategic goals (PDCA/continual improvement process). Certified companies profit from this in many different ways:

• They work in a way which is energy-efficient and sustainable, reduce CO2 emissions and therefore make a significant contribution to environment and climate protection.
• They gain transparency with regard to their energy consumption and can assign energy costs to the actual consumers. This reveals energy saving potentials.
• Corresponding measures can be drawn from the knowledge that is gained – for example for the production process or for purchasing. These measures help to permanently reduce energy costs.
• It is also possible to take advantage of tax concessions and other benefits (SpaEfV, EEG etc.).
• Managers and employees are made more aware of energy efficiency, often resulting in further valuable proposals for energy saving.
• Certified enterprises fulfil the ever-increasing demands of their investors, partners and clients. Energy management therefore helps to increase competitiveness.
• Legal requirements (for example from the EU Energy Efficiency Directive) are fulfilled in their entirety.