ISO certification in the energy sector
The production or supply of energy is often through storage, marketing, refinement and exploration within the Energy industry. Distribution of power is something network companies are involved in, they have to surpass stages to produce power for the economy. There are two main sectors of energy use: Renewable (solar & wind power) and Non-Renewable (nuclear, gasoline & diesel). Grid technologies are infrastructures whereby the energy is stored and transmitted. As the population’s increases, energy consumption grows too, therefore the energy demand becomes higher. As a result, the demand for Renewable energy resources is increasing, meaning decreasing environmental impacts of business has become essential.
Why do companies operating in the energy sector need ISO Certification?
In many modern economies, the Energy sector is crucial. The growing demands, competition and supply chains continue to expand and shape the Energy sector. To stay ahead and gain a competitive edge, companies within this sector must keep up with industry changes. Gaining ISO certification helps manage these changes and keep up with regulations. Additionally, management of assets and projects will also be streamlined. A sustainable quality management system can help Energy companies succeed in their competitive field. ISO certifications are globally recognised and can attract tenders, suppliers and customers due to displaying competence and consideration.
Benefits of ISO in the energy sector
Reduce raw material consumption
Implement sustainable practices
Continuous improvement
Decreasing costs
Increased efficiency in products and processes
Compliance of regulations
Your routes to achieving ISO certification in the energy sector
Certification supported by consultancy
This package is perfect if you are determined to gain your ISO certification on the first attempt. You will get full access to the Titan System, alongside support with our consultants including on-site visits and virtual meetings.
Self-managed ISO certification
This package is for clients who have adequate resources but want to be guided on achieving ISO certification. Full accessibility of the Titan System, with appropriate templates and training will be available. On hand virtual support is accessible.
FAQs
Most Energy companies will already acquire some of the ISO certifications, with ISO 9001 being the most recognisable one. This is seen to be one of the key and effective ways of dealing with existing quality problems amongst a business. For Energy companies to be competitive they will need to be certified in various ISO certifications. These will ultimately provide: consistency, customer retention, improve competitiveness and decrease accidents and incidents.
ISO 9001 is most common amongst Transport and Mobility companies. This is the ISO standard for quality and demonstrates that your company is committed to providing quality goods and services and a high standard of customer service. One key part of this standard is ensuring the effectiveness of the supply chain and driving improvements. Due to the standard being globally recognised, it can attract tenders for your company from all sectors. Additionally, ISO 14001, the standard for Environmental, is applicable for Transport and Mobility companies. Through maintenance of an environmental Management System, this enables companies to control their aspects and impacts. This results in a lower environmental impact, along with displaying consideration to stakeholders and tenders that you are working to reduce it.
We have developed two pathways for ISO certification. Internally managed and supported by consultancy. This means that you can achieve certification in whichever way suits your company and current Management System. Our consultants have extensive experience in the ISO world and will be there to support you through the ISO journey. All requirements of the ISO standard will be in place and thoroughly checked prior to your external assessment.
The Cost of consultancy is very much dependent on the size and scope of your company. We will always offer a free visit to assess your company’s requirements and provide a no obligation quote based on this initial assessment together with an estimated completion date.
If we implement The Titan System, we will set up a fixed monthly subscription fee on a flexible rolling contract. Prices for both are available on request here.
Testimonials from our energy clients
I am delighted to have just completed our SGS audit to upgrade to the latest ISO9001:2015 Standard, which has been a breeze. Mark and the team at Mark 1 Business Systems continue to rubber-stamp our processes, procedures and policies to ensure that our daily operations are entirely reflective of the quality that this standard requires. The Titan Quality Management System is a seriously impressive tool that combines every aspect of quality management within our organisation.
Since partnering with Mark 1 Business Systems to manage our QMS, we are proud that our ISO9001 accreditation is reflective of our operating culture, rather than a standard that we strive to achieve.
