Why Consider Energy Management?
Energy is now arguably the cost most concerning businesses. Increasing fuel prices, restrictions on carbon dioxide emissions and a growing awareness of an enterprise’s carbon footprint are all forcing companies of all sizes, from manufacturing entities through to facility management and service companies, to focus on energy management.
In addition, the growing public awareness of climate change is prompting business and consumers to question the appropriateness of current energy management programmes within organisations
Can You Manage Energy Wisely?
The simplest way and most sustainable method to identify, manage and minimise your energy use is through a structured, management driven, Energy Management System.
Not to be confused with technical energy monitoring tools of similar titles, an Energy Management System describes a set of requirements that if implemented, will allow your organisation to manage it’s energy usage.
In Ireland, a national standard has been developed and published for Energy Management Systems, I.S. 393. The aim of I.S. 393 is to put in place internal processes to provide reduction in energy use. The standard is completely complementary and can be integrated with other management system standards (e.g. ISO series) but focuses solely on Energy Management.
The requirements described in I.S. 393 are based on a common sense approach, and are supported by a technical guide to aid you in putting an enery management system in place.
How Will IS 393 Benefit My Business?
Achieving certification to I.S. 393 allows a company to demonstrate that they have adopted best practice in relation to Energy Management.
In addition, being assessed by an independent, competent body drives the company to continually improve its internal Energy Management programmes and to look for opportunities for improvement.
However, there is even a more fundamental driver – cost. Companies implementing and maintaining a formal I.S. 393
Energy Management System will generate bottom line savings on energy spends.
In summary, I.S. 393 is a business risk management tool focused solely on Energy.
How Do I Get Started?
Your first step is to contact Certification Europe for further information and a no-obligation competitive quotation based on the service that you need. A comprehensive assessment programme can then be agreed in line with the process flow below so that you can progress at your own pace in defined steps that minimise cost and provide maximum effectiveness.
Why Choose Certification Europe?
Certification Europe has been involved with many of the first companies in Ireland to implement Energy Management Systems and some of the first companies to proceed towards certification to I.S. 393.
In addition, Certification Europe has been heavily involved in the development of the technical guide for IS 393, the certification scheme for companies to the standard and represents the Irish SME sector in the development of legislation and standards for Energy Management at a European level.
Our approach to auditing management systems is open and practical and our auditors are some of the most experienced in this area. They provide a professional, dynamic and client focused approach to the audit process benefiting you and your business.
