ISO 50001 2018 Standard

Who should use the ISO 50001 standard?

ISO 50001 can be used by any organisation, regardless of size or business sector. It is most suitable for:

• Organisations wishing to improve energy performance and reduce environmental impact;
• Organisations seeking an internationally-recognised framework to demonstrate their environmental credentials to stakeholders; and
• ISO 14001 practitioners who would like to further reduce their organisation’s environmental impact.

Why use this standard?

Implementing an EnMS provides a robust, data-driven framework for improving energy performance within an organisation. The Standard takes into account energy use, consumption and performance, and helps organisations set goals and review their progress to ensure long-term success.

What has changed since the last update?

This latest revision aligns the Standard to Annex SL (the common format for management system standards), allowing easy integration with other management systems.

Other key changes and benefits include:

• Improved guidance on collecting energy performance data and using performance indicators;
• A stronger emphasis on leadership responsibility; and
• Technical revisions, including new and updated definitions and exclusions, and further guidance on use of the Standard.