ISO 50001 is a standard that specifies the requirements needed to plan, implement, maintain, and continuously improve an energy management system (EnMS). This approach in turn allows the organization to systematically record, review, audit, analyse, and optimize the performance of the energy management system, taking into account specific metrics such as energy efficiency, energy consumption, and energy usage. These requirements cover a broad scope of detail for all things related to energy management systems, from the policies and procedures used within the system, to the measurement and documentation of energy efficiency, to the design and procurement of equipment, processes, and personnel involved with the energy management systems. ISO 50001:2018 is the most recent version of the standard, and with it comes changes to how UQSR and other organizations will benefit from implementing ISO 50001.The main difference is the structure of ISO 50001:2018.With the update, ISO 50001 uses the Annex L management system high-level structure (HLS), which is designed to make it easier than ever to integrate many different management systems (like quality management, environmental management, energy management, etc.).There are a number of EnMS-specific changes related to energy performance indicators, and other data-collection specifics. Other changes include those specific to the new Annex L structure, such as new clauses for understanding the organization and its context and the needs and expectations of interested parties .These changes mean it s possible to use business process management software like Process Street to implement your energy management system, and reap the rewards of business process automation. ISO 50001 adoption represents a strategic investment in energy sustainability and efficiency. Businesses can use the standard to achieve considerable savings in energy usage, optimize existing standard operating procedures, gain competitive advantage and execute effective risk management strategies. Many organizations will be able to utilize ISO 50001 to gain government support and meet compliance needs with regard to carbon emissions, sustainable and responsible growth, energy security, and climate change mandates, alongside similar management system standards like ISO 14001 for environmental management systems. ISO certification is not mandatory, however it can be useful. You may also need to get certified to meet the requirements of a specific client or government audit. To get certified, you simply need to implement an energy management system according to the most current ISO 50001 standard, and then proceed to have that EnMS audited by a certified ISO auditor. If the audit is successful, you receive a certification that will typically last for three years, after which it will be necessary to recertify. Technically, only organizations can get ISO 50001 certified, meaning that individuals can t get certified . Individuals can, however, become certified auditors in order to perform audits for external organizations. Organizations can also be audited informally, even internally, to assess their implementation of ISO 50001, but this won t result in a certification. There are three main types of ISO audit. An energy management system (EnSM) is the result of a successfully implemented ISO 50001 standard. More broadly, energy management refers to everything that goes into the coordination of energy production and energy consumption.