Achieving ISO 50001 certification through JS Certification involves a clear and structured process. Here’s a simplified step-by-step guide to help organizations understand the journey:

1. Submit Application
   Contact JS Certification and submit the application form with basic company details.

2. Gap Analysis (Optional)
   JS reviews your current processes to identify gaps compared to ISO 50001 requirements.

3. QMS Documentation
   Prepare all required Quality Management System documents, including policies, procedures, and records.

4. QMS Implementation
   Implement the documented processes across the organization and train employees.

5. Internal Audit
   Conduct an internal audit to check system effectiveness and find any issues.

6. Management Review
   Top management reviews audit results, performance, and improvements needed.

7. Stage 1 Audit
   JS auditors review your QMS documents to verify compliance.

8. Stage 2 Audit
   On-site audit conducted by JS to check practical implementation.

9. Corrective Actions
   Resolve any non-conformities found during audits and submit evidence.

10. Certification Decision
    After successful audit results, JS Certification issues the ISO 50001 certificate.

11. Surveillance Audits
    Periodic audits are conducted to ensure ongoing compliance and continual improvement.

• Define scope & sites — decide which facilities/processes will be included (single site, multi-site, entire org).

• Perform a gap analysis — assess current EnMS maturity to identify gaps and estimate effort.

• List implementation tasks — document work: policy, energy review, EnPIs, procedures, metering, docs, training.

• Estimate internal labour — calculate hours from staff (project leader, energy team, auditors) and convert to cost.

• Estimate consultancy & training — get quotes for external consultants or trainers if needed.

• Estimate equipment & software — include meters, monitoring systems, data loggers, energy-management software.

• Request certification body quotes — ask accredited bodies for Stage 1 & Stage 2 audit day rates and travel/expenses.

• Add audit-related costs — include auditor day fees × number of days, travel, accommodation, and admin fees.

• Include surveillance & recertification — budget for annual surveillance audits and recertification (typically every 3 years).

• Add contingency & improvement budget — allow ~10–20% contingency plus funds for corrective actions or capital improvements.

• Calculate total & compare ROI — total one-time + recurring annual costs, then compare against projected energy savings to estimate payback.

• Get final approval & schedule — approve budget, hire vendors, and set timeline for implementation and external audit.