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Eco Textiles, a manufacturer of sustainable fabrics, is seeking to integrate ISO 50001:2018 into its existing ISO 9001:2015 (Quality Management) and ISO 14001 (Environmental Management) systems. They aim to streamline processes, reduce redundancy, and improve overall efficiency. Fatima, the integration manager, is tasked with developing a strategy that leverages the common elements of these standards. Considering the principles of integrated management systems and the specific requirements of ISO 50001, what would be the MOST effective initial approach for Fatima to ensure a successful and efficient integration process across all three standards, minimizing duplication and maximizing synergy?
Develop an integrated management system manual that combines the requirements of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 50001, focusing on the common elements of the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) cycle for documentation, internal audits, management reviews, and corrective actions, while aligning the energy policy with overall quality and environmental objectives.
Implement separate management systems for each standard (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 50001) to ensure compliance with specific requirements, conducting independent audits and management reviews for each system, and maintaining distinct documentation sets.
Prioritize the implementation of ISO 50001 by allocating additional resources and personnel to the energy management system, conducting separate training programs and audits, and deferring the integration process until the energy management system is fully established.
Focus solely on updating the existing ISO 9001 documentation to include references to energy management practices, assuming that compliance with ISO 9001 automatically ensures compliance with ISO 50001, and neglecting the specific requirements of ISO 14001.

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