ISO 50001 - Energy Management System

ISO has identified energy management as a priority area meriting the development and promotion of International Standards. Effective energy management is a priority focus because of the significant potential to save energy and reduce greenhouse gas

(GHG) emissions worldwide.The future standard will provide organizations and companies with a recognized framework for integrating energy efficiency into their management practices. Multi-national organizations will have access to a single, harmonized standard for implementation across the organization with a logical and consistent methodology for identifying and implementing energy efficiency improvements. 

The standard will also:
Assist organizations in making better use of their existing energy-consuming assets
Offer guidance on benchmarking, measuring, documenting, and reporting energy intensity    improvements and their projected impact on reductions in GHG emission
Create transparency and facilitate communication on the management of energy    resources
Promote energy management best practices and reinforce good energy management    behaviors
Assist facilities 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 in the context of GHG emission reduction    projects.