ISO 50001 (Energy management system)

ISO 50001 is an energy management system to certify the energy saving management plan, performance and operations of a company.
Governmental and international restrictions are reducing the allowable volumes of greenhouse gases, and energy use is becoming a significant factor for business management. An energy management system should be adopted and applied across the company to handle this change.
An energy management system is a part of the wider management strategy to reduce the volume of greenhouse gases emitted and to improve energy effectiveness. The energy management system should cover every energy related aspect of the company’s products, services and activities.

Benefits

• Boosts image of the company, as an energy efficient company
• Adds value by cutting energy usage through better energy management
• Cuts costs by considering energy usage in design and purchase decisions
• Manages processes and equipment for company-wide practical improvement
• Improves environmental protection/cost by cutting energy and improving efficiency
• Supports Government policy for energy and demonstrates social responsibility
• Details the measures implemented to manage/reduce emission  of greenhouse gases
• Improves relationships with interested stakeholders such as customers and suppliers, etc.
• Encourages participation and understanding amongst employees for energy management
• Achieves economic growth and continued energy savings

Scope

• 31. Transport, storage and communication