Transition to ISO 50001:2018
Energy management system
Start preparing for the transition from ISO 50001:2011 to ISO 50001:2018. We can support you every step of the way.
Start preparing for the transition from ISO 50001:2011 to ISO 50001:2018. We can support you every step of the way.
The 2018 version of ISO 50001 was released on 21 August 2018. With this release, ISO 50001:2011 will be withdrawn. Due to Covid-19 and the dispositions given by IAF, the transition arrangements and connected timelines are extended with 6 months; the transition end date is changed from 21 August 2021 to 21 February 2022.
ISO 50001 provides requirements for a systematic, data-driven and facts-based process, focused on continually improving energy performance. The key explicit intended outcomes from implementing the standard is to achieve continual improvement in energy performance and the energy management system.
The main objectives and scope of the revision as stated in the design specifications from the ISO Working Group (TC242) were:
Since ISO 50001:2018 applies the HLS, it follows the same structure as other widely applied ISO standards, such as ISO 9001 and ISO 14001. This simplifies integration with other management systems.
Users familiar with ISO 50001:2011 will recognize that most of the requirements of the ISO 50001:2011 are continued in ISO 50001:2018. This is particularly the case for the more energy specific elements and requirements, which is not a surprise with the stated objective for the revision. There are some new and revised requirements, most of them due changes induced by the HLS. However, there are also some other energy specific changes, mainly to foster clarifications to the requirements based on experience from use of the 2011-edition. Learn more about the changes here.
DNV can guide you from preparations to transition to the new standard. As different companies need different levels of support to transition, we have prepared three transition packages that can support you on your transition journey. They include everything from basic awareness sessions and material to self-assessments and migration audits – depending on your need:
We recommend to start preparing for the transition as early as possible and plan properly to incorporate needed changes into your management system.
Our auditors are prepared and have overview of the changes and what is required to transition from ISO 50001:2011 to ISO 50001:2018. We can support you in all phases of the transition, so that you can start preparing, assess your level of readiness and efficiently complete that transition.
Various services to support your transition process can be provided, and can include: