ISO/PAS 50010
ISO/PAS 50010 energy management for net-zero operations
ISO/PAS 50010 consulting helps companies plan for net zero energy in operations through their energy management system. Vosurein clarifies targets, periods and energy boundaries, then organises efficiency and supply measures so public targets have a trackable implementation plan.
For Your Business
Who this service is for and when to start
Suitable for enterprises that have already established energy management and wish to further plan net-zero energy targets. Before long-term equipment upgrades, energy procurement, or site planning, it is possible to first discuss which measures fall under management improvement and which require engineering or procurement decisions.
The Challenge
Common challenges faced by businesses
Net-zero energy and net-zero carbon are often confused but are not the same calculation standard. Without first defining boundaries and timeframes, purchased electricity, energy production, and consumption data may not correspond.
Only planning for renewable energy procurement, without addressing operational and maintenance efficiency, may also increase the resources needed to achieve the target.
Our Approach
Methods and applicable requirements
ISO/PAS 50010:2023 is a publicly available specification that uses the ISO 50001:2018 energy management system to promote operational net zero energy, and supports net zero carbon and related goals. It does not cover technical design, construction, or specific energy technology specifications.
The priorities below depend on the organisation’s context. Confirm the scope and level of supporting evidence at the start.
Target boundaries
First confirm the operations, energy, and timeframe covered by the target. Handle energy balance and carbon emissions separately to avoid using the same name to describe different outcomes.
Energy improvement
Review operating and maintenance measures. Check whether equipment use, schedules and data support performance assessment, and document feasibility and resource constraints.
Energy supply
Confirm renewable energy plans, supply conditions, and evidence requirements with the company, and link procurement and energy usage data back to the management boundary.
Roadmap tracking
Arrange measures and reviews according to phased targets, record assumption changes and parts not yet implemented, and avoid equating planning with achievement.
Process
Consulting scope and process
Clarify target scope
Confirm boundaries, timeframe, and current energy data, and identify differences between net zero energy and carbon targets.
Organize feasible measures
Discuss efficiency and supply options with plant, procurement, and management departments, and list conditions to be confirmed.
Establish tracking arrangements
Incorporate selected measures into responsibilities, schedules, and energy data collection, and test whether records are consistent.
Review stage progress
Check gaps between implementation and planning, and adjust subsequent arrangements based on operational or supply changes.
Preparation
What documents do companies need to prepare?
- Targets and boundaries: Net zero targets, timeframe, and applicable operations.
- Energy Data: Consumption, energy output, and measurement records.
- Supply plan: Renewable energy contracts and existing procurement arrangements.
- Improvement plan: Operational, maintenance, and equipment investment planning.
An index or summary is enough for an initial discussion. Before sharing personal data, confidential contract information or system records, agree on access authorisation, redaction and retention.
Project Planning
Estimating time and cost
We assess scope by the target boundaries, available data and depth of discussion needed for each measure. Energy technology design, equipment installation and transaction contracts require the relevant specialists. Consulting fees and schedules do not automatically include the investments needed to achieve net zero.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Is net zero energy the same as net zero carbon?
They are not the same thing. Energy and emissions require separate confirmation of calculation scope, boundaries, and evidence; they cannot be directly interchanged for declarations.
Is it enough to just purchase renewable energy?
It is still necessary to confirm the target scope and evidence, and to review operational energy management; one cannot judge overall target achievement based solely on a single procurement.
Is PAS a published document?
Yes. This service uses ISO/PAS 50010:2023. PAS identifies its document type; it should not be presented as a general management system requirements standard.
Will equipment engineering drawings be provided?
This item pertains to management planning; technical design and construction need to be arranged separately and are not within the technical specification scope of this standard.
Can annual targets be guaranteed?
They cannot be guaranteed in advance. Results depend on data, implementation of measures, investment, and operational conditions, requiring continuous monitoring.
How does it connect with ISO 50001?
The objectives can be linked using energy management responsibilities, data, and improvement processes; the main system requirements still need to be handled according to the applicable version.
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Tell us your industry, the activities you want to improve, your existing system and your target completion date so we can define the scope together.
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