Organisational Context Analysis Integration with Stakeholder Requirements and Risk-based Planning for Improvement of Energy Management System Effectiveness

Authors: Bastian Kurth, Marieta Olaru, Doru Alexandru Pleșea

Abstract

This study investigates the effectiveness of strategic analytical components within corporate energy management, based on a case study analysis of 19 organisations operating in energy-intensive sectors. The central hypothesis posits that the systematic and context-specific integration of context analysis, stakeholder requirements, and risk-based planning significantly enhances the performance of energy management systems (EnMS) in accordance with ISO 50001:2018. The empirical findings demonstrate that organisations that embed these analytical elements methodically and coherently into their decision-making and control structures achieve demonstrably enhanced system performance than those with predominantly formal or isolated implementations. Particularly critical are the integration of strategic assessment components, the rigorous prioritisation of measures, and the consistent derivation of energy performance improvements. The study underscores the pivotal role of strategic system integration as a key determinant for effective and sustainable corporate energy management and concludes with practice-oriented recommendations to support implementation.