DIN EN 16001: Energy Management Systems in Practice - adelphi

R ExAMPlE Of AN ENERGy POlICy *
Our Energy Policy
We, the company Samplename GmbH, hereby commit ourselves to the long-term reduction of our energy
consumption and to the improvement of our energy efficiency in a continuous improvement process.
To fulfill these objectives, we are implementing an energy management system according to DIN EN
16001:2009 standard. We thereby ensure that all the requirements of this standard are correctly implemented
and that there is a continuous improvement of all processes within this energy management system.
In addition, we will regularly review that
• the required financial and structural preconditions are met;
• all employees are integrated into the implementation and operation of the energy management system
and responsibilities are established;
• relevant legal obligations and other requirements are taken into consideration;
• energy aspects/energy data are regularly determined and assessed;
• programmes promoting energy-efficiency are correctly introduced and conducted;
• the results are measured and evaluated by means of a regular audit;
• etc.
Date: Place:
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* A few more points can be added to this rough example of an energy policy.
Literature tip
Take inspiration from guides for other management systems when formulating your
energy policy, e. g.:
• Lackner, Petra / Holanek, Nicole (2007): BESS-Handbook
• Engel, Heinz Werner (2009): EMAS “easy” for Small and Medium Enterprises
The energy policy can easily be integrated into the environmental policy in accordance with
ISO 14001. In order to meet the requirements of DIN EN 16001, the following aspects should be
taken into consideration:
• Include an article in your energy policy that alludes to improved energy use, as well as improvement
in energy efficiency.
• Add information about the scope and boundaries of the EnMS.
• Include a paragraph on ensuring the availability of information, as well as all the resources
that are necessary for attaining the objectives.
• Include a paragraph on regular reviews and updating of the EnMS.
For formulating an energy policy, EMAS-companies must add the term energy efficiency
to their environmental policy and, where missing, include a paragraph on ensuring the
availability of information, as well as all resources that are necessary for achieving the
objectives.
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