ISO 55001:2024 is the updated version of the international standard that specifies the requirements for establishing, implementing, maintaining, and improving an asset management system. This standard is applicable to all types of assets and organizations, regardless of their size or sector.
The new version brings significant changes and improvements over its predecessor, with a strengthened focus on sustainability and better integration with other management systems.
Among the main objectives of ISO 55001:2024, three key aspects stand out:
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Realizing asset value: Ensuring that assets provide the expected value throughout their useful life for the organization and its stakeholders.
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Achieving asset management objectives: Meeting established objectives and satisfying applicable requirements.
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Continuous improvement: Promoting continuous improvement of asset management, the management system, and asset performance.
The 2024 update introduces several significant changes:
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Integration of the harmonized structure: The standard has been aligned with the common structure of ISO standards, facilitating its integration with other management systems.
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Focus on sustainability: Significant emphasis has been placed on environmental sustainability and energy efficiency within asset management practices.
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New clauses and requirements: Seven new clauses have been added and five have been adjusted, increasing the requirements from 178 to 226, making compliance with the standard more demanding.