This gap analysis checklist is prepared for use in evaluating an Energy Management System (EnMS) against the requirements of the new
international standard ISO 50001:2018. Each requirement is expressed as a question that the user (auditor / assessor) can use to evaluate your
energy capabilities. You will need to have a copy of the new standard to use along with this checklist so that you can referto the requirements and
the guidance sections of Annex A. The intent of the main clauses of the new standard is shown inblue font.
After you have prepared an audit schedule, and assigned responsibility to your auditors for different areas or processes to audit, copy each section
of the checklist for the auditors working with that section. As you work through the checklist take notes on what is in place, and what needs to be
developed.
In the space for ‘currently in place’, list or reference the procedures or other documents, or evidence that you have reviewed and that will provide
information for the new EnMS. Take notes on the status of the documents, that is, will they need to be revised for the new system, or can they be
used as is? Also, note where processes are in place, but documentation is needed. Focus on what is in place, and what needs to be developed.
While you do want to know if documented information is in place and if procedures and processes are being complied with, compliance is not your
focus for this audit. Remember that the outcome of this audit should be a list of things that your company needs to do to comply with the ISO
50001:2018 standard.