In 2022, 73.6% of the total Brazilian energy was generated by hydroelectric plants, 14.6% by wind, while other sources such as biomass, small power plants and solar added up to 11.8%, according to data from the Energy Trading Chamber Electrical (CCEE). To circumvent the country’s dependence on rain to fill the reservoirs of hydroelectric plants, the international standard ISO 50001, Energy Management System, appears as an ally, encouraging the use of alternative and renewable energy sources.
Water crises are unpredictable phenomena and, in 2021, brought an increase of close to 25% in the Brazilian energy bill, bringing losses to society and companies from different sectors. With the implementation of ISO 50001 in organizations it is possible to reduce costs and energy consumption without impacting the decrease in production, promoting greater energy efficiency.
The norm also brings requirements that enable the reduction of environmental impacts, the reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions into the atmosphere, reinforcing the organization’s image in relation to climate concerns and assisting in the institution of ESG (Environmental Social, and Corporate Governance) – in translation, environmental, social and corporate governance.
“It is illogical to continue relying on rains that may or may not be enough to supply hydroelectric plants”, pointed out Paulo Bertolini, general director of APCER Brasil. “Thinking about alternative and renewable energy sources is more than preparing for the future, it is being ready for the present”, he added.
ISO 50001, with more than 22,000 certificates issued, is internationally recognized, and makes it possible to evolve results, using the Plan, Do, Check, Act (PDCA) methodology – plan, do, check and act – which establishes an improvement process continuously, without setting any energy performance requirements.
After a standard implementation process, the organization shall contact a certification body to initiate certification. An audit will be carried out to validate the organization’s compliance with the requirements of the standard and a report will be drawn up identifying any non-conformities and opportunities for improvement. For identified nonconformities, the organization will have to demonstrate the implementation of a corrective action plan and, after this execution, the certification body issues the ISO 50001 certificate of conformity. annual follow-up audits.
“Brazil has a favorable climate to offer more than two options for energy sources, whether solar, wind, ocean power, among others. The ideal is to take advantage of the possibilities of the country so that each organization and person chooses the best for their reality”, concluded Paulo Bertolini.
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