Why is ISO 50001 important?
ISO 50001 is part of the holistic Integrated Management System.
It is estimated that the ISO 50001 Energy Management Standard could have a positive impact on some 60% of the world’s energy use by providing public and private sector organisations with management strategies to increase energy efficiency, reduce costs and improve energy performance. Effective energy management should be a priority focus because of the significant potential to save energy and reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
Every organisation needs to reduce its CO2 footprint by 50% by 2030 and achieve carbon zero by 2050.
ISO 50001 contributes and supports the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The SDGs are a global call to action to protect the planet, eradicate poverty and ensure that by 2030 all people enjoy peace and economic prosperity.