ISO 50001 Energy Management System (EnMS) was introduced to help companies establish the systems and processes necessary to improve their overall energy performance, including energy efficiency, use and consumption.

Developed in response to increasing global awareness of energy performance, this relatively new standard offers a systematic approach to reduce energy costs, greenhouse gas emissions, and other related environmental impacts.

While there is some overlap with 14001:2004 (Environmental Management Systems), ISO 50001:2011 focuses specifically on energy management, and on the technical factors that drive energy efficiency and environmental impact.

The ISO 50001:2011 standard was designed to deliver the following benefits to companies who implement it.

• Make better use of existing energy-consuming assets

• Improve visibility of energy usage

• Facilitate an organization’s ability to communicate about energy performance, both internally and to its community and customers

• Promote energy management best practices and reinforce good energy management behaviours

• Assist in evaluating and prioritizing the implementation of new energy-efficient technologies

• Provide a framework for promoting energy efficiency throughout the supply chain

• Facilitate energy management improvements for greenhouse gas emission reduction projects

• Allow for more streamlined integration with other organizational management systems such as environmental, and health and safety

ISO 50001 certification provides customers, suppliers, employees, and other stakeholders with evidence of an organization’s commitment to improved energy performance, as well as compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Energy management systems can be integrated with other management systems, including those related to quality, environment and occupational health and safety.

Contact your local office today to find out how Certification International can bring your organization the benefits that being certified in world class energy management can provide.