What is ISO 50001?
ISO 50001 is an international standard developed by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) that establishes requirements for energy management systems in organizations. This standard helps companies and organizations reduce the energy intensity of production, increase energy efficiency, reduce energy costs, and reduce environmental impact.
The main principles of ISO 50001 include establishing an energy policy, defining goals and plans for achieving them, and implementing processes for planning, monitoring, and accounting for the use of energy resources.
ISO 50001 provides organizations with tools for effectively implementing and maintaining an energy management system, allowing them to effectively use energy resources, reduce gas emissions, promote sustainable development, and save costs.
Who is certification according to ISO 50001 suitable for?
ISO 50001 is not designed for a specific industry; it can be useful for various types of organizations and enterprises. Regardless of their size or industry, if energy efficiency is recognized as an important aspect of management.
Here are several categories of organizations for which certification according to ISO 50001 can be particularly useful:
- Industrial enterprises: Large manufacturing companies can benefit from implementing energy management systems to reduce energy costs and optimize production processes.
- Commercial organizations: Retail and wholesale trading enterprises can use the standard to manage energy consumption in their buildings and stores.
- Public sector organizations: Public sector institutions, such as hospitals, schools, or municipalities, can implement energy management systems to reduce energy costs and building maintenance costs.
- Technology companies: IT companies and other technology organizations can use the standard to reduce energy costs in data processing centers and other technical systems.
- Construction industry: Organizations that build and maintain buildings can implement ISO 50001 to ensure the efficient use of energy resources in buildings.
Certification according to ISO 50001 can help organizations improve their energy efficiency, reduce costs, and improve their environmental responsibility.
How is the ISO 50001 standard useful for my organization?
Implementing and certifying according to the ISO 50001 standard can have several specific benefits for your organization:
- Reducing energy costs: ISO 50001 will help your organization effectively use energy resources, which will lead to lower costs for them.
- Optimizing energy-dependent processes: ISO 50001 allows you to identify and optimize energy-dependent processes, which can lead to more rational use of energy in these processes.
- Raising awareness and engaging personnel: Implementing an energy management system can help raise awareness among personnel regarding energy conservation and active participation in energy efficiency programs.
- Compliance with legislation and regulatory requirements: ISO 50001 helps you comply with legislative and regulatory requirements related to reducing energy consumption and emissions.
- Increasing competitiveness: Many consumers and clients are becoming increasingly educated about sustainable development and energy efficiency. Certification according to ISO 50001 can be a positive signal for your business in the eyes of consumers and partners.
- Reducing environmental impact: Reducing energy costs is often accompanied by a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions and other negative impacts on the environment.
- Improving reputation: Certification according to ISO 50001 can contribute to improving the reputation of your organization.
In general, implementing the ISO 50001 standard can be a strategic step for your organization, allowing it not only to effectively use energy resources but also to improve various aspects of its functioning.
Who has the right to conduct certification according to ISO 50001?
Today, certification in Ukraine is voluntary, but this process allows you to reduce the risks of legal issues. Conducting voluntary certification allows you to actively comply with all legislative requirements and avoid possible sanctions. It will increase consumer confidence, increase competitiveness, improve internal management, and open up new opportunities in the market
Certification by an accredited body is a key step to confirm the compliance of your management system with international standards.
This process provides important benefits for your business, namely:
- Recognition by the global market: Certification by an accredited body indicates a high degree of confidence in your management system. This makes your business more attractive to international partners and clients.
- Reducing the risks of legal issues: Conducting voluntary certification allows you to actively comply with all legislative requirements and avoid possible sanctions.
- Increasing efficiency: The certification process forces you to evaluate and optimize processes in the company, which can lead to increased efficiency and reduced risks.
- Attracting new clients: Many companies require certification as a condition of cooperation. This opens up new opportunities for attracting clients and markets.
- Strengthening reputation: Certification is evidence of your commitment to high standards and helps to confirm your reputation as a reliable partner or supplier.
By choosing an accredited body for certification, you ensure the highest level of recognition and trust in your industry.

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Factum operates in accordance with the requirements of the following standards: DSTU EN ISO/IEC 17021-1:2017 "Conformity assessment. Requirements for bodies providing audit and certification of management systems. Part 1. Requirements" (EN ISO/IEC 17021-1:2015, IDT; ISO/IEC 17021-1:2015, IDT) Accreditation certificate No. 8О095. And DSTU EN ISO/IEC 17065:2019 "Conformity assessment. Requirements for bodies certifying products, processes and services" (EN ISO/IEC 17065:2012, IDT; ISO/IEC 17065:2012, IDT). Accreditation certificate No. 1О237
Discussion of the specifics of your organization and your ISO certification goals.
Application submission
Based on the outcome of the discussion, you will receive a detailed and transparent proposal that takes into account your individual needs.
Application analysis
Agreeing with you on the timeframes for conducting audits for the full certification cycle of your Enterprise.
Creating an audit program
Agreeing with you on the timeframes for conducting the initial certification audit.
Audit planning
Stage 1 - assessment of your management system, objectives, results of your management review and internal audit. Stage 2 - assessment of all management processes at your Enterprise.
Conducting the audit
Within a month, you will receive an audit report documenting all audit evidence.
Preparation of the audit report
If all the requirements of the standard are met, a decision is made regarding the possibility of certifying your management system.
Certification decision
The certificate is issued for 3 years. The terms of use and details of the annual confirmation of the management system's compliance with the requirements of the standard will be specified in the License Agreement.
Issuance of certificate and license agreement