GENERATING COST SAVINGS THROUGH EFFECTIVE ENERGY MANAGEMENT

OCTOBER 2015

AUTHOR

Eric G.T. Huang Global Product Manager, Energy/Sustainability, SGS

A DISCUSSION ABOUT THE CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES ASSOCIATED WITH ENERGY SAVINGS IMPROVEMENTS

CONTENTS

ABSTRACTThe purpose of this document is to provide an introduction to the ISO 50001:2011 Energy Management System (EnMS) certification requirements. This document is not intended to be a full explanation of the certification standards and related requirements or of its implementation. Rather, it aims to promote understanding of the standard and to enable organisations to establish the systems and processes necessary to reduce energy costs, boost efficiency, and enhance competitiveness.

I. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ..................................................................................................................3

II. GLOBAL ENERGY MANAGEMENT ..............................................................................................3

III. ENERGY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS STANDARDS ................................................................5

IV. GLOBAL SOLUTIONS FOR ENERGY MANAGEMENT .............................................................9

V. ISO 50001 FAMILY OF STANDARDS ............................................................................................11

VI. EUROPE’S ENERGY EFFICIENCY DIRECTIVE 2012/27/EU .....................................................14

VII. HOW ISO 50001:2011 RELATES TO OTHER INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS ..................14

VIII. INTEGRATING ENVIRONMENTAL AND ENERGY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS: PROCESS AND BENEFITS .................................................................................................................16

IX. CASE STUDY – COCA-COLA EGYPT CUTS CARBON EMISSIONS AND ENERGY COSTS WITH ISO 50001:2011 CERTIFICATION ...........................................................18

X. CONCLUSION ....................................................................................................................................20

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