World energy consumption has more than doubled in the last 40 years, and by 2030 is expected to increase by up to 30%. Roughly two-thirds of the world’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, come from energy production and use. These are the main causes of climate change. One of the surest ways of lowering GHG emissions is by reducing energy consumption. Thus, is possible to reduce climate impacts, on the while sustaining growth of the world economy and boosting energy security for all.
ISO 50001 is the most widely known energy management standard in marketplace, and its goal is to help organizations to put in place an energy management system (EnMS) and use their energy more efficiently. This standard is based on the management system model of continual improvement, also used for other well-known standards such as ISO 9001 or ISO 14001, making it easier for organizations to integrate energy management into their overall efforts to improve quality and environmental management.
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Documents and policies management
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Energy management system action plans
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Asset management
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Energy performance indicators
Main Benefits
Assist organizations in making better use of their existing energy consuming assets.
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 for greenhouse gas emission reduction projects.
Allow integration with other organizational management systems such as environmental, health and safety.
Guarantee a worldwide credibility for energy consciousness.
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Featured Resources
Ebook
7 Must-Have Resources for Every Environmental Management System
Read this eBook to find out which are these resources and how they can help on the overall organization’s EHS performance.
White Paper
ISO 50001 – Energy management system
The main points of ISO 50001.
Webinar
Adding value to the company from the perspective of EHSM
The essential role of EHS and how it can help companies to add value and differentiate themselves in the market.