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Energy Management System (EnMS) as per ISO 50001 refers to a system used by an organisation to manage its activities, product or services in such a way to minimize or eliminate the significant energy use.

The ISO 50001 Manual is a mandatory document in the EnMS that must describe how a company will implement its system. It must define whether organisations are applicable and how they will be implemented. It describes the energy management systems structure which has been implemented to meet the ISO 50001 – energy management systems. ISO 50001 manual also describes objectives and responsibilities of the energy management system and provides a link to the system documents to the various elements of the ISO 50001 standard.

ISO 50001 manual document covers company profile, control and distribution, procedures, glossary of terms, organisation structure, etc. The purpose of ISO 50001 manual is to establish and clarify the terms and conditions governing the Energy Management System. These policies define the intentional provision of management to manage operations and activities in accordance with the framework established by the ISO 50001.

An effective ISO 50001 Manual can bring many benefits to an organisation and it’s EnMS:

• It offers a medium for the organisation to present its commitment and approach to energy management.
• It is a good place to document other requirements, besides those required in an accessible and easy-to-read format.
• It helps the auditor do a better and more complete job of EnMS auditing, and in turn, to offer suggestions for improving the system.
• Perhaps best of all, it provides a good overhead view of the Energy Management System for the management representative, as well as the process owners.