Intertek receives accreditation for ISO 50001 – Energy Management Systems
10 Apr 2012
Stolkholm, Sweden - Intertek (LSE: ITRK), a leading provider of quality and safety solutions serving a wide range of industries around the world, is now accredited by the Swedish Board for Accreditation and Conformity Assessment (SWEDAC) to provide third-party auditing and certification of the international Energy Management System, ISO 50001.
ISO 50001, released in June 2011, establishes a framework for industrial plants, commercial facilities, or entire organizations to manage energy. According to ISO (the International Organization for Standardization), the standard could influence up to 60% of the world's energy use, with broad applicability across national economic sectors.
When an organization practices good energy management, top management and employees become more aware of how energy is used, the actual cost of energy, and the methods and equipment that can be used to control and reduce energy waste. Significant improvements (10 - 25%) in energy performance can be achieved through operational changes.
Billerud Karlsborg, a pulp and paper manufacturer based in the Northern part of Sweden was the first customer to become certified by Intertek to the ISO 50001 standard. In addition to Intertek's certification and auditing services, we also offer ISO 50001 lead auditor training, a five-day lead auditor course which provides participants with the knowledge and skills needed to prepare, plan, conduct, and report audits assessing the compliance of energy management systems with the requirements of ISO 50001:2011.
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Pernilla Hsu, Marketing Manager – EMEA
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Jeffrey Eves, Green Services Program Manager
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About Intertek's Business Assurance Group
The Business Assurance group of Intertek provides a full range of business process audit and support services, including accredited third-party management systems auditing and certification, second-party supplier auditing, sustainability data verification, process performance analysis, and IRCA-registered auditor training. Our global network of expert auditors works with our clients to help them improve operations, meet regulatory requirements, reduce environmental impact, and achieve business objectives. For further information, visit www.intertek.com/systems-certification.
About Intertek
Intertek (www.intertek.com) is a leading provider of quality and safety solutions serving a wide range of industries around the world. From auditing and inspection, to testing, quality assurance and certification, Intertek people are dedicated to adding value to customers' products and processes, supporting their success in the global marketplace. With a network of more than 1,000 laboratories and offices and over 30,000 people in more than 100 countries, Intertek helps its clients to meet end users' expectations across increasingly diverse quality, health, environmental, safety and social accountability aspects in virtually any market around the world.