- A significant improvement of the energy performance level from an initial energy baseline.
- A systematic approach (plan-do-check and act) that leads to continuous energy efficiency improvement. ISO 50001 enables organizations to:
- Develop a policy for more efficient use of energy
- Fix energy efficiency targets and objectives to meet the policy
- Use data to better understand and make decisions concerning energy use and consumption
- Measure the results of energy efficiency improvements
- Review the effectiveness of the energy policy
- Continually improve energy management
- ISO 50001 supports the development of an energy policy and contributes to the structure of an energy plan to achieve targets.
- ISO 50001 facilitates engagement (commitment and agreement) of management and has a positive contribution towards the energy targets.
- An ISO 50001-based EnMS creates awareness and a commitment about energy (i.e. consumption, use, efficiency, renewable sources) within the organization.
- ISO 50001 improves the ability of organizations to manage energy risks concerning possible impacts in an efficient and effective way.
- ISO 50001 strengthens the competitiveness of organizations and reduces their vulnerability with respect to energy price fluctuation and availability of energy.
- ISO 50001 allows the establishment of a benchmarking process.
- An ISO 50001-based EnMS allows organizations to gain credible external visibility of energy saving actions.