Document specifies requirements for establishing and improving energy performance systems. Applies to any organization regardless of size, complexity or location. Covers activities affecting energy performance under organization's control
ISO is a worldwide federation of national standards bodies. Standards are prepared through ISO technical committees. ISO collaborates closely with IEC on electrotechnical standardization. Document follows ISO/IEC Directives, Part 1 and Part 2 procedures. Implementation may involve patent rights, ISO takes no position
World energy consumption has doubled in last 40 years, projected to increase 30% by 2040. Energy contributes nearly 60% of world's greenhouse gas emissions. ClimateWorks Foundation study shows potential USD 3.2 trillion savings from energy efficiency
ISO 50001:2011 supports organizations in using energy more efficiently. Affects up to 60% of world's energy consumption. Based on PDCA framework for continual improvement. Over 6,778 certificates issued worldwide by December 2014
ISO 50001 sets framework for energy management systems in organizations. Standard was first published in 2011 and updated in 2018. UNIDO recognized need for international energy management standard
World energy consumption has doubled in last 40 years, projected to increase 30% by 2040. Energy contributes nearly 60% of world's greenhouse gas emissions. ClimateWorks Foundation study shows potential USD 3.2 trillion savings from energy efficiency