ISO 50001 Certification

Achieve ISO 50001 certification with Intertek and take your organization’s energy management to the next level. Our global expertise helps you optimize energy performance, reduce costs, and meet international sustainability standards.

What is ISO 50001 certification?

ISO 55001 certification verifies that an organisation has implemented an effective Asset Management System (AMS) to manage assets throughout their lifecycle. The standard helps organisations improve asset performance, reduce operational risks, optimise costs and create long-term value from their assets.

Who needs ISO 50001 Certification?

ISO 50001 certification is beneficial for organizations that are committed to improving their energy performance and meeting regulatory requirements. It is particularly advantageous for organizations with significant energy expenditure, those that have sustainability goals, and those that provide services with large energy requirements. The certification process is designed to be accessible to organizations of any size or sector, making it a valuable tool for businesses looking to enhance their energy efficiency and reduce their environmental impact.

How does ISO 50001 support ESOS compliance?

For UK organisations, ISO 50001 certification can play an important role in meeting the requirements of the Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS). Organisations with an ISO 50001-certified Energy Management System covering all of their energy consumption may not need a separate ESOS assessment for those certified areas, reducing the administrative burden while demonstrating a structured approach to continual energy improvement.

What are the benefits of ISO 50001 Certification?

Energy Efficiency: Streamline energy use across all operations.
Cost Reduction: Cut operational costs through optimized energy management.
Sustainability Leadership: Showcase your commitment to environmental responsibility.
Regulatory Compliance: Align with international and local energy standards.
Stakeholder Confidence: Build trust with clients, investors, and partners.
Easily combines with other ISO Standards in an Integrated Management System as ISO 50001 follows the Annex SL framework.

Does my company have to be ISO 50001 Certified?

Like other ISO management system standards, certification to ISO 50001 is not obligatory. Some organizations decide to implement the standard solely for the benefits it provides. Others decide to get certified to it, to show external parties they have implemented an energy management system.

Funding Available in Canada

Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) is offering financial assistance to organizations implementing ISO 50001 in commercial and institutional buildings.

Application Window: September 15 – October 31, 2025
Project Timeline: April 2026 – March 2029
Funding Amounts: Up to CAD $40,000 per building

For-profit organizations: up to 60% of eligible costs
Not-for-profit organizations: up to 75% of eligible costs

Eligible Costs Include:

Training and capacity building
Professional services
Benchmarking tools
Energy monitoring and metering equipment

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How can Intertek help?

Intertek's experienced auditors take a practical, collaborative approach to certification, helping organizations of all sizes achieve compliance while adding real business value. Whether you're implementing an energy management system for the first time or enhancing an existing one, we're here to support your certification journey.

Take the next step toward smarter energy management with Intertek.

Get in touch to begin your ISO 50001 certification journey and demonstrate your commitment to energy management.

Contact: ISO 50001 | Energy Management Systems

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Your Global Partner in Energy Management

Intertek is at the forefront of energy management systems. We are fully accredited to offer third-party certification to the ISO 50001 standard by the Swedish Board for Accreditation and Conformity Assessment (SWEDAC). Also, we have been providing Energy Management System Certification services since 2006 (certifications to EN 16001 and the Swedish national energy management standard). We can bring this experience to all our clients globally, while leveraging our extensive expertise in the related management system standards including ISO 9001 and ISO 14001.