Contributions of the integration of NBR ISO 14001 and NBR ISO 50001 standards to organizational environmental performance

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DOI:
https://doi.org/10.47456/bjpe.v12i3.48937
Keywords:
ISO 14001, ISO 50001, Environmental performance, Energy performance
Abstract

Context: The integration between NBR ISO 14001 and NBR ISO 50001 can strengthen environmental management by addressing energy use and consumption as a relevant environmental aspect. Objective: To analyze the contributions of the integrated application of these standards to the improvement of organizational environmental performance. Method: A literature review and a survey were conducted, with a questionnaire applied to organizations certified under ISO 14001 and, in some cases, also under ISO 50001, located in the Southeast Region of Brazil. The data were analyzed qualitatively and quantitatively. Results: ISO 50001 was found to provide a more structured and data-driven approach, with the definition of indicators, targets, and energy baselines, while ISO 14001 presents opportunities for improvement in environmental performance monitoring. Weaknesses were also identified in the definition of environmental aspects, indicators, and targets in some of the organizations analyzed. Conclusion: The integration of the standards contributes to improving the control of environmental aspects, especially energy-related ones, fostering continuous improvement in organizational environmental performance.

Author Biographies
  1. Naiana Moraes do Nascimento, Federal University of Espírito Santo

    Tem experiência na área de Engenharia de Produção, atuando principalmente nos seguintes temas: gestão de processos, gestão de projetos, melhoria contínua, inovação, sistema de gestão da qualidade, meio ambiente e segurança. https://orcid.org/0009-0006-7728-0313

  2. Carla Cesar Martins Cunha, Federal University of Espírito Santo

    Possui graduação em Engenharia Elétrica (1988), mestrado em Engenharia Elétrica (1991) e doutorado em Engenharia Elétrica (2006) pela Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais. Desde 1992 é professora da Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo. Tem experiência na área de Engenharia Elétrica, com ênfase em Máquinas Elétricas e Dispositivos de Potência, atuando principalmente nos seguintes temas: Gestão e Eficiência Energética, Detecção de faltas em motores de indução e Educação em Engenharia. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9837-8807

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2026-09-15
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Vol. 12 No. 3 (2026): Regular Issue (July - September) Continuous Publication of Articles
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Nascimento, N. M. do, & Cunha, C. C. M. (2026). Contributions of the integration of NBR ISO 14001 and NBR ISO 50001 standards to organizational environmental performance. Brazilian Journal of Production Engineering, 12(3), 78-93. https://doi.org/10.47456/bjpe.v12i3.48937