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During a certification audit of \"EnerSys Solutions,\" a manufacturing company claiming conformance to ISO 50001:2018, the certification body, \"CertAssure Global,\" discovers a critical issue. EnerSys Solutions implemented several energy efficiency projects in the past year, significantly altering its production processes and energy consumption patterns. However, CertAssure Global\'s audit team finds that EnerSys Solutions has not updated its energy baselines to reflect these changes. The historical energy data used for baseline calculations no longer accurately represents the current operational conditions. CertAssure Global\'s audit team also identifies that the EnPIs used by EnerSys Solutions do not accurately reflect the energy savings achieved through the implemented projects. The audit team lead, Dr. Anya Sharma, needs to determine the appropriate action according to ISO 50003:2021. Which course of action should CertAssure Global undertake, aligning with the requirements and principles of ISO 50003:2021 regarding EnMS certification?
Issue a major nonconformity and require EnerSys Solutions to revise its energy baselines and EnPIs to accurately reflect current operational conditions, followed by a verification audit to ensure effective corrective action, potentially leading to suspension or withdrawal of certification if not adequately addressed.
Issue a minor nonconformity, advising EnerSys Solutions to update its energy baselines and EnPIs in the next scheduled audit cycle, as the implemented energy efficiency projects are already contributing to energy savings, regardless of baseline accuracy.
Recommend EnerSys Solutions to conduct an internal review of its energy management system and provide guidance on baseline adjustments, without issuing any nonconformity, as the company has demonstrated a commitment to energy efficiency through project implementation.
Extend the certification validity by six months, allowing EnerSys Solutions additional time to update its energy baselines and EnPIs, while maintaining the current certification status, considering the company's ongoing efforts to improve energy performance.

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