Uma análise das certificações ISO 50001 em empresas do Brasil, Rússia, China, Índia e África do Sul

Abstract

With increasing concerns about the use of nonrenewable energy sources and the consequences of carbon dioxide emissions to the atmosphere, countries have been increasingly seeking ways to mitigate these damages. It is in this context that ISO 50001 comes into play, a certification that consists of a set of standards and procedures promoting sustainable development and the use of clean energy. In order to analyze how the countries are in terms of adding this certification, a quantitative survey of the ISO 50001 adherence was conducted in the BRICS countries, examining its correlation with socioeconomic, environmental, and competitive indices of this countries, using Pearson and Spearman coefficients. It is concluded that although correlations are observed, the political, geographical, and environmental complexities of a country make the analysis more complex and inconclusive. However, the impacts of this relatively new ISO can be expected to be felt more intensely in the years to come.