With ESG management now critical to business survival, we’re excited to share that our company has earned ISO 50001 certification for our energy management system.
ISO 50001 (EnMS) is a global standard set by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) for energy management systems. Companies that implement effective strategies to reduce energy consumption, improve efficiency, and enhance sustainability can achieve ISO 50001 certification.
This year, we set up a new environmental and energy management policy and, in May, brought together a dedicated task force to work on ISO 50001 certification. The team includes key representatives from our Cloud Service Business, Solution Business, and Logistics Business divisions, as well as from our five data centers, Jamsil Campus, and our Shanghai and Beijing offices.
We began by assessing risks, opportunities, and stakeholders at each location, set baselines based on their energy management status, and implemented reduction targets. Our main focus was on creating a sustainable energy management system with processes for ongoing evaluation and improvement.
After completing the construction of an energy management system in just three months, we undertook certification audits from August to September at Jamsil Campus, five data centers nationwide (Sangam, Suwon, Dongtan, Chuncheon, and Gumi), and our overseas subsidiary (SDSC) by the Korea Management Registrar (KMR), an ISO certification body. Thanks to the proactive efforts of the persons in charge, we could gain the certification without any non-conformities.
ISO 50001 Certificate Award Ceremony ("23.10.10)
With ISO 50001 certification, we have established a systematic energy management system, demonstrating our efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and energy consumption. By creating a synergy effect with our existing ISO 14001 (Environmental management systems) certification, we have laid the foundation for environmental performance improvement. To make sure Samsung SDS becomes one of the leading ESG companies through its environment and energy management systems, we ask for your great interest and encouragement from all executives and employees.
