The ISO 50001 standard is a globally-recognized energy management standard created by more than 50 nations worldwide to establish a universal best practice for companies aiming to improve their energy management practices. By adopting this non-mandatory standard, firms can reduce their environmental impact and achieve cost savings.

ISO 50001 offers guidance to organizations on how to lower their energy consumption, conserve resources, and reduce costs by implementing an energy management system (EnMS) grounded in the standard. Incorporating an EnMS based on ISO 50001 has demonstrated to be an affordable approach for governments and industries to cut down their energy usage.

ISO 50001 signifies not only a worldwide model for comprehensive and strategic energy management but also serves as a benchmark for climate and clean energy initiatives globally. Energy management systems that adhere to ISO 50001 standards or hold ISO 50001 certification are often core components of energy efficiency policies for all businesses, from small and medium-sized to large energy consumers across the world.