The development of tourism depends to a large extent on the preservation of local resources, on the quality of life, on the cultural integrity of the country and on the protection of the environment. The tourism sector is one of the most energy consuming sectors and as the tourism sector grows, the need for energy will increase further. The state is doing its part in this regard with the energy policies it has developed, but on the other hand, tourism enterprises should regulate their activities in this direction and comply with the determined criteria. They should pay attention to saving energy consumption, controlling greenhouse gas emissions, being sensitive to the environment and complying with national and international legal regulations.

Beyaz Yildiz Energy Management System is a standard developed by TÜRCERT Technical Control and Certification Inc. with a unique name and logo, but based on ISO 50001 Energy Management System criteria and standards in order to achieve this goal.

benefits

The benefits of Beyaz Yildiz Energy Management System are:

  • Easily comply with national and international legal regulations
  • Saves energy, thus reducing costs
  • Greenhouse gas emissions are reduced
  • Environmental damages and their dimensions are controlled
  • Machine and equipment performance can be monitored comfortably
  • Benefit from the State's Efficiency Improving Project Grant Grants

coverage

The scope of Beyaz Yıldız Energy Management System can be explained as follows:

  • Energy Management System requirements
  • Duties, responsibilities and powers of management
  • Energy policy
  • Energy profile, core values, performance indicators
  • Legal and other requirements
  • Objectives, objectives and action plans of the Energy Management System
  • Documentation and operational control
  • Performance control (monitoring, measurement and analysis, legal and other non-conformity assessments, internal audits, detection of nonconformities and corrective and preventive actions)
  • Review of energy management system by senior management

The annex to the standard provides guidance on the use of this international standard.

Who can get it?

The White Star Energy Management System standard is applicable not only for tourism organizations but also for organizations of all sizes operating in various sectors. The field of activity is directly related to energy-related organizations.

How to get a document?

Establishments that establish the White Star Energy Management System standard in their enterprises and apply this system for a certain period of time, must first receive a price quote from the TÜRCERT certification body. Depending on the size of the company, the number of employees and the variety of activities, TÜRCERT conducts a price study and transmits it to the relevant organization.

If an agreement is reached on the price, the relevant institution shall fill in the Application Form and submit the Energy Management System documents and other additional documents requested to TÜRCERT.

Then the audit work begins. The auditors visit the relevant institution and monitor whether the activities are carried out in accordance with the prepared system documents. Correction of identified nonconformities is requested. If the audit works after the nonconformities are resolved, the reports to be prepared by the auditors are examined by the relevant committee at TURCERT.

If the reports are approved, a Certification Agreement is made with the relevant organization and White Star Energy Management System Certificate is prepared and delivered to the company. The validity period of the contract and the document is three years. However, interim audits are conducted once a year and the related institution is monitored.

Before the validity period of the certificate expires, the relevant institution must apply again and request the renewal of the certificate.