Energy Management System

Certification Overview (Business Overview)

Certification Overview:

Energy serves as the foundation of national economic development. Conflicts between energy utilization, energy shortages and environmental protection are becoming increasingly acute. A series of ecological and environmental problems caused by excessive energy consumption have aroused global concern. China has put forward the strategic goals of peaking carbon dioxide emissions and achieving carbon neutrality. Under the current circumstances, given the notable correlation between energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions, curbing total energy consumption and improving energy efficiency constitute vital components for realizing the dual carbon goals. They also act as an important measure for enterprises to cut costs, boost efficiency and pursue green development.

Effective implementation of the energy management system standard offers a systematic approach to enhance energy performance and enables organizations to transform their energy management practices. By integrating energy management into business processes, organizations can establish procedures for continuous improvement of energy performance. Better energy performance and lower associated energy costs help organizations strengthen competitiveness. Furthermore, implementing this standard can reduce energy-related greenhouse gas emissions, allowing organizations to contribute to the overall goal of mitigating climate change.

Significance of Energy Management Systems for Enterprise Development:

Identify, measure and manage energy aspects and energy consumption at key energy-consuming locations so as to reduce energy costs.

Establish a long-term energy conservation and consumption reduction mechanism through energy-saving programmes, improve energy efficiency, lift organizational performance and drive profit growth.

Optimize organizational energy management and consumption practices, avoid legal risks, and comply with national energy consumption quotas and requirements.

Boost research and development of clean and low-carbon products and processes to enhance organizational competitiveness.

Better implement government policies on energy conservation, so as to obtain various national incentives and fiscal & tax policy support.

Fulfill social responsibilities including environmental protection and low-carbon development, build a sound corporate image and gain recognition in energy management.

Certification Rules

Title: Certification Rules for Energy Management Systems

Explanation of Certification Rules for Energy Management Systems

Issuing Authority: Certification and Accreditation Administration of the People’s Republic of China (CNCA)

Certification Standards (Evaluation Basis)

Certification Standard:

GB/T 23331-2020/ISO 50001:2018