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V.O.C. Port — ISO 50001
📅 Published 12 Aug 2026 · Aug 2026
V.O.C. Port — ISO 50001
⭐ Environment + Infrastructure
V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority, Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu, became India's first port to receive ISO 50001:2018 certification for Energy Management System.
- Certification by Indian Register Quality Systems (IRQS).
- Renewable sources met 93.89% of electricity needs in FY26.
- Also accredited as a Scope-2 Emission-Free Port.
What is ISO 50001?
International standard for:
- Establishing
- Implementing
- Maintaining
- Continuously improving an Energy Management System (EnMS).
Scope-2 Emissions
Indirect emissions associated with purchased:
- Electricity
- Steam
- Heating
- Cooling
Memory:
V.O.C. Port → Thoothukudi → Tamil Nadu → ISO 50001 → Energy Management
📝 Relevant Exams:
UPSC