Energy Management Leadership Awards
Goal
The Energy Management Leadership Awards recognize leading organizations for their energy management achievements and raise the profile of the ISO 50001 energy management system as a proven, broadly applicable solution to global energy, climate, and decarbonization challenges.
The 2024 Energy Management Leadership Awards are now open!
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Overview
Countries and organizations are looking for strategies to reduce energy and carbon emissions and a strategic approach to energy management has demonstrated value. Energy efficiency is the least expensive, most quickly deployable, and cleanest of all energy resources.
ISO 50001 Energy management systems – requirements with guidance for use (or simply ‘’ISO 50001’’) is the international energy management standard that represents the efforts of over 50 countries from around the world to develop an international best practice to help organizations better manage energy.
CEM’s Energy Management Leadership Awards are designed to highlight the clear, environmental, energy, and business benefits achieved by diverse types of organizations that invest in energy efficiency—and to showcase leading organizations’ successes in using ISO 50001.
To qualify for these awards, organizations prepare case studies to share a high-quality and replicable description of their ISO 50001 implementation and certification, resulting business benefits, and useful advice on lessons learned and keys to success.
An independent panel of international energy management experts evaluates the entries to determine the winners.
Activities
2024 AWARDS
Overview
The 2024 Energy Management Leadership Awards are now open! View the press release and Official Rules.
To enter, organizations develop a structured case study showing how their energy management system delivers diverse benefits to their company, community, and country. Case studies will be shared online as an inspiration and resource for businesses, governments, and other organizations.
Organizations from around the world in the industrial, commercial, or public sector certified to ISO 50001 may submit an entry.
Types of Awards
CEM Award of Excellence in Energy Management
The top entries will receive the prestigious Award of Excellence. This global award brings high-profile government recognition and media attention to organizations that transform the way they use energy. The award aims to acknowledge organizations of various sizes, types, sectors, and geographies.
National Energy Management Awards
Governments may decide to honor organizations submitting top entries from their countries.
Energy Management Insight Awards
All qualifying entries will be recognized for helping to build global insight on the benefits of energy management systems.
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How to Apply
The submission deadline for the 2024 Awards is 14 May 2024, though early submission by 1 May 2024 is encouraged.
2023 AWARDS
Overview
Congratulations to the 2023 award winners! The CEM Energy Management Leadership Awards celebrate leading organizations that use the global ISO 50001 energy management system (EnMS) standard to attain enduring improvement in energy performance.
In 2023, two organizations won the Award of Excellence in Energy Management—the program’s top honor. Another 15 organizations received the distinguished Energy Management Insight Award. All awardees use energy management systems to cost-effectively save energy and cut emissions—and are recognized for sharing case studies to raise global awareness of the associated economic and sustainability benefits.
Award recipients are listed below, along with their case studies.*
View the press release. The Global ISO 50001 Achievements: Reducing costs, energy use, and CO2 emissions document features highlights about each award recipient.
An independent panel of international energy management experts evaluates the entries to determine the winners.
Award of Excellence Winners
Coop Danmark A/S is a leading Danish retail company with over 1,000 stores and 40,000 employees. It aims to be a sustainability leader in the retail industry. Coop’s climate action plan, which aligns with Paris Agreement goals, targets a 91% reduction in CO2 emissions by 2030 requiring a 17% reduction in total energy use. To achieve this, Coop introduced an ISO 50001 energy management system (EnMS) in 2016, establishing both a climate department and an energy department. Coop has implemented various company-wide energy management projects such as installing over 200,000 LED lightbulbs, updating HVAC strategies, reducing the use of energy-consuming devices, installing solar cells and EV charging stations, and engaging all 40,000+ employees in energy management. Since the 2016 EnMS launch, Coop has reduced energy costs by $29 million (USD) and energy consumption by 24%, equivalent to 42,000 metric tons of CO2 emissions. View video.
Indonesia-based cement producer PT Semen Tonasa (Member of SIG) has reduced energy use and lowered costs by implementing an ISO 50001 energy management system. Tonasa uses established strategies such as setting up an energy management team, measuring energy use, and training staff. Advanced approaches include developing an implementation roadmap and adopting digital tools for enhanced energy efficiency. Tonasa is overseen by PT Semen Indonesia (Persero) Tbk “SIG,” the country’s largest cement producer, and pursues initiatives in keeping with the SIG Sustainability Roadmap. Tonasa’s ISO 50001 efforts reinforce a commitment to address ESG issues. Tonasa has engaged suppliers in its transition from coal to biomass, creating lower-carbon supply chains. The company’s sustainability measures have led to an 18.5% improvement in energy performance over four years, saving $16+ million (USD) in energy costs and 435,864 metric tons of CO2e emissions. Such accomplishments earned Tonasa the 2021 INDI 4.0 award, five prizes, and other green certifications. View video.
Insight Award Recipients
The following 15 organizations received Energy Management Insight Awards for helping to build awareness of ISO 50001 and contributing to global knowledge of energy management implementation.
Abu Dhabi Polymers Company (Borouge)
Aditya Aluminium (A Unit of Hindalco industries Ltd)
Al Ain Cement Factory – Emirates Steel Arkan Group
Al Nakheel Hygenic Paper Manufacturing
PT Angkasa Pura I – I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport
PT PLN Nusantara Power Muara Karang
Saudi Aramco – Safaniya Offshore Producing Department (SOfPD)
Saudi Aramco – Uthmaniyah Gas Plant Department
*All case studies are published as received. Any content included in the case studies does not imply the expression of any opinion on the part of the Clean Energy Ministerial.
2022 AWARDS
Overview
Congratulations to the 2022 award winners! The CEM Energy Management Leadership Awards celebrate leading organizations that use the global ISO 50001 energy management system (EnMS) standard to attain enduring improvement in energy performance.
In 2022, the CEM’s Energy Management Leadership Awards are honoring three companies with the top Award of Excellence in Energy Management and recognizing another 26 organizations with the distinguished Energy Management Insight Award. Both groups of awardees do more than use energy management systems to cost-effectively save energy and cut emissions—they help raise global awareness of the associated economic and sustainability benefits.
Award recipients are listed below, along with their case studies.*
View the press release. See Global ISO 50001 Achievements: Reducing costs, energy use, and CO2 emissions for highlights on each award recipient.
Meet the independent panel of international energy management experts who helped to select the winners.
Awards of excellence winners
Grupo Libertad, a brand of superstores and malls with 15 facilities across Argentina, set a goal to reduce its energy costs, not only as a business strategy but also as a reinforcement of its commitment to reduce its carbon footprint. As a result of Libertad’s efforts, the company’s Rivera Indarte location improved its energy performance 12% over two years, for a total energy cost savings of USD 45,000.
PT. ISM Bogasari Flour Mills Tbk, integrated flour mills that operate with a total annual capacity of around 4.4 million tonnes and serve industrial and retail customers domestically in Indonesia and worldwide, saw ISO 50001 as a means of maintaining competitive advantage (in terms of costs and prices) without impacts on the labor force or product quality. During the first three years of energy management system implementation, the company improved its energy performance by 16.6%, and realized energy cost savings of USD 3,671,800.
Tyndall National Institute, a European research center, delivers multidisciplinary energy system research across energy saving, production, and storage technologies, as well as policy, regulation, and business models. Energy-focused projects at Tyndall have saved 7,591 GJ of energy, translating into cost savings of USD 152,373.
Insight Award Recipients
The following 26 organizations received Energy Management Insight Awards for helping to build awareness of ISO 50001 and contributing to global knowledge of energy management implementation.
Abu Dhabi Sewerage Services Company – ADSSC
Laboratorios Farmacéuticos ROVI S.A.
PT Kilang Pertamina Internasional Refinery Unit IV Cilacap
PT Pertamina Hulu Energi West Madura Offshore
Roads & Transport Authority Dubai
Yanbu National Petrochemical Company – YANSAB
*All case studies are published as received. Any content included in the case studies does not imply the expression of any opinion on the part of the Clean Energy Ministerial.
2021 AWARDS
Overview
Congratulations to the 2021 award winners! The CEM Energy Management Leadership Awards celebrate leading organizations that use the global ISO 50001 energy management system (EnMS) standard to attain enduring improvement in energy performance.
In 2021, the CEM’s Energy Management Leadership Awards are honoring four companies with the top Award of Excellence in Energy Management and recognizing another 28 organizations with the distinguished Energy Management Insight Award. Both groups of awardees do more than use energy management systems to cost-effectively save energy and cut emissions—they help raise global awareness of the associated economic and sustainability benefits.
Award recipients are listed below, along with their case studies.*
See Global ISO 50001 Achievements: Reducing costs, energy use, and CO2 emissions for highlights on each award recipient.
Awards of excellence winners
Abastible S.A., an energy solutions market leader, implemented its first EnMS at the Lenga plant, one of the company’s main facilities, with the goal of reducing energy intensity 1% each year, year over year. The company also developed an innovative savings and emissions reduction service that uses Blockchain technology to provide stakeholders with transparency about energy savings methods and emissions reductions achieved—7,870 kilograms of CO2 equivalent in one year.
Dubai Municipality has jurisdiction over city services and the upkeep of facilities in the emirate of Dubai. The municipality has several office buildings that are intermittently occupied, presenting an opportunity to decrease energy use. Energy reduction approaches focused on controlling the HVAC, a dominant energy consumer, and converting lighting systems to LEDs. Since the energy management system’s launch in 2012, the projects have saved over 20,000 gigajoules of energy and USD 688,903 in energy costs.
JW Marriott Washington, DC, a luxury hotel that is part of the Marriott International, Inc., chain, first achieved ISO 50001 in 2013 and was recertified in 2016. Top management are directly involved in monitoring data provided through the EnMS to gauge energy use and make adjustments to ensure progress. Management also appointed a hotel energy team that incorporates representatives from all major departments, ensuring a holistic and inclusive approach that has saved over 9,500 gigajoules of energy and USD 221,551 of energy costs over three years.
Kuala Lumpur Golf & Country Club, a 36-hole standard tournament golf course, established an ISO 50001 EnMS in 2013 and, since then, has reduced electricity consumption by 22% and LPG consumption by 54%, with associated energy cost savings of USD 1,428,565. Operational adjustments account for most of these savings, but the club has also undertaken significant projects such as installing heat pump technology and replacing a gas-based hot water system. These efforts were initiated after energy reviews identified these heating systems as significant energy users.
Insight Award Recipients
The following 28 organizations received Energy Management Insight Awards for helping to build awareness of ISO 50001 and contributing to global knowledge of energy management implementation.
- 3M
- Abu Qir Fertilizers and Chemicals Industries Company
- Aceros AZA S.A.
- AstraZeneca
- Compañía MEGA S.A.
- Centro de Reabilitação Lucy Montoro (CRLM)
- Des Moines Water Works
- Empresas CMPC
- Hospital Estadual de Diadema Governador Orestes Quercia (HED)
- Hospital Geral Pirajussara (HGP)
- Hospital de Transplantes Euryclides de Jesus Zerbini (HTEJZ)
- Iron Mountain Data Centers
- Kruger Products LP
- Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
- Lubricantes Avellaneda S.A.U.
- Maynilad Water Services, Inc.
- NTPC Ramagundam
- PJSC Magnitogorsk Iron and Steel Works
- Porsche Holding Gesellschaft m.b.H.
- PT. KMK Global Sports
- Public Services and Procurement Canada
- Puerto Ventanas S.A
- Saudi Aramco, Haradh Gas Plant Department
- Trane Technologies Manufacturing
- Universidad Tecnológica Metropolitana
- Wyeth Nutrition Ireland
- Y-GEN Eléctrica II S.A.U. Complejo Generación Tucumán
- YPF Energía Eléctrica S.A. (YPF LUZ)
*All case studies are published as received. Any content included in the case studies does not imply the expression of any opinion on the part of the Clean Energy Ministerial.
2020 AWARDS
Overview
Congratulations to the 2020 award winners! The CEM Energy Management Leadership Awards celebrate leading organizations that use the global ISO 50001 energy management system (EnMS) standard to attain enduring improvement in energy performance.
In 2020, the CEM’s Energy Management Working Group is honoring four companies with the top Award of Excellence in Energy Management and recognizing another 42 organizations with the distinguished Energy Management Insight Award.
Award recipients are listed below, along with their case studies.*
See Global ISO 50001 Achievements: Reducing costs, energy use, and CO2 emissions around the world for highlights on each award recipient.
Awards of excellence winners
CTBC Financial Holding Co., Ltd. pursued ISO 50001 and other ISO standards at its CTBC Bank headquarters in 2012, then certified 152 bank branches. Galvanized by the energy and environmental benefits achieved by CTBC Bank, other CTBC subsidiaries followed suit, with 194 sites eventually certified to ISO 50001. Over seven years, CTBC Holdings increased energy performance 16 percent and cut carbon emissions by 5,316 metric tons.
JK Tyre & Industries Ltd. adopted ISO 50001 at its Vikrant Tyre Plant, in 2013 to help shrink its carbon footprint from fossil fuel use 70% by 2023—while increasing production. Over the past seven years, the plant has cut its emissions (CO2 equivalent) by more than 71 tons and reduced its energy costs by US $1,888,262. The EnMS helped the plant establish strong internal and external communications and clearly define criteria for efficiently operating and maintaining all significant energy-using equipment to maintain and grow its savings.
PT Indofood CBP Sukses Makmur Tbk. Noodle Division is a leading maker of instant noodles and the first such manufacturer in Southeast Asia to earn ISO 50001 certification. The Noodle Division’s three certified facilities collectively reduced their energy use by 10.7% over three years—cutting energy costs by US $830,400 and emissions by 25,526 metric tons (carbon dioxide equivalent). Leveraging a central approach to implementation, the company now plans to extend its EnMS to all 17 facilities in its Noodle Division.
Tipperary Co-Operative Creamery Limited began setting up an EnMS in 2017 as part of its plan to become carbon neutral by 2030 and comply with Ireland’s Energy Efficiency Directive. Over the two-year performance period, the company cut its energy costs by $562,342 and its carbon-equivalent emissions by 2,918 metric tons. The company now sells the verified energy credits from these savings and reinvests the funds into more energy projects.
Insight Award Recipients
The following 42 organizations received Energy Management Insight Awards for helping to build awareness of ISO 50001 and contributing to global knowledge of energy management implementation.
Anqiu Shanshui Cement Co., Ltd.
CAP Acero Compañía Siderúrgica Huachipato S.A.
CITIC Heavy Industries Co., Ltd
Coca-Cola European Partners Portugal Unipessoal Lda
Far East Composite Technology Co., Ltd.
Far EasTone Telecommunications Co., Ltd.
FCA Automobiles Argentina S.A.
General Motors – Omnibus BB del Ecuador
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Co. Ltd.
Hainan Airlines Holding Co., Ltd.
Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein – Unidade Morumbi
Huixian Shanshui Cement Limited Company
JSW Steel Coated Products Limited
Linqu Shanshui Cement Co., Ltd.
MOPCO – Misr Fertilizers Production Company
National Central Cooling Company (Tabreed)
Ningbo Hangzhou Bay New Zone Xiangyuan Energy Supply Co., Ltd.
PJSC Magnitogorsk Iron and Steel Works
PT Pembangkitan Jawa Bali Unit Bisnis Jasa Operation & Maintenance PLTU Indramayu
Sinopec Zhenhai Refining & Chemical Company
Southseas Oils & Fats Industrial (Chiwan) Co., Ltd.
Tecnológico Nacional de México
Tianjin Guodian Jinneng Co-generation Co., Ltd.
Verallia Argentina – Rayen Cura SAIC
YPF Energía Eléctrica S.A. (YPF LUZ)
Zaozhuang Chuangxin Shanshui Cement Co., Ltd
*All case studies are published as received. Any content included in the case studies does not imply the expression of any opinion on the part of the Clean Energy Ministerial, the Energy Management Working Group, or any of their respective members.
2019 AWARDS
Overview
Congratulations to the 2019 award winners! The CEM Energy Management Leadership Awards celebrate leading organizations that use the global ISO 50001 energy management system standard to attain enduring improvement in energy performance.
In 2019, the CEM’s Energy Management Leadership Awards are honoring four companies with the top Award of Excellence in Energy Management and recognizing another 28 organizations with the distinguished Energy Management Insight Award.
Award recipients are listed below, along with their case studies.
See Global ISO 50001 Achievements: Reducing costs, energy use, and CO2 emissions around the world for highlights on each award recipient – and to view the full list of winners by sector or by country/region.
Awards of excellence winners
On 29 May 2019, these four companies will receive the top honor, the Award of Excellence in Energy Management, at the CEM10 meeting in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada:
3M expanded its ISO 50001 expertise and certification from two initial plants in 2011 (pilot study) to 30 sites in seven countries as part of its global enterprise model. Over three years, the 30 sites improved their collective energy performance by 4.5%—reducing energy use by more than 1.9 million GJ, cutting emissions by 330,000 tons (carbon dioxide equivalent), and lowering energy costs by USD 13.5 million.
Areej Vegetable Oils & Derivatives S.A.O.C (AVOD), the first company in Oman to achieve ISO 50001 certification, used its ISO 50001-certified EnMS to reduce natural gas use 23% and electricity use 11% over a one-year performance period. The plant installed energy meters; trained and engaged staff members; made simple changes in daily operations; and installed more energy efficient motors, pumps, and variable frequency drives.
JK Tyre & Industries, Ltd. of India saved nearly USD 1.8 million over a six-year period as its Chennai Plant gained certification and recertification to ISO 50001. By identifying the pieces of equipment that use the most energy, the plant prioritized opportunities for energy savings. In addition to using more renewable energy, the plant installed devices that alert staff to even slight increases in energy use and upgraded multiple systems to reduce both energy and water demand.
PT Pupuk Kalimantan Timur in Indonesia has certified two plants to ISO 50001. As the largest fertilizer company in Southeast Asia, the company supplies more than six million tons of product to domestic and foreign markets. The EnMS system led the state-owned company to upgrade operations and equipment at the two plants to save more than 866,000 GJ and USD 3.9 million in energy costs. An internal award for energy-saving innovations has led to two patents.
Insight Award Recipients
The following 28 organizations received Energy Management Insight Awards for helping to build awareness of ISO 50001 and contributing to global knowledge of energy management implementation.
Dubai Electricity & Water Authority (DEWA)
Henan Xinlianxin Fertilizer Co., Ltd.
Hubei Xiangyun (Group) Chemical Co., Ltd.
Ningxia Eppen Biotech Co., Ltd.
Qingtongxia Aluminum Industry Stock Co., Ltd.
Shenzhen Airport (Group) Co., Ltd.
Terminales Río de la Plata S.A.
Yishui Shanshui Cement Co., Ltd.
Zaozhuang Innovative Landscape Cement Co., Ltd.
*All case studies are published as received. Any content included in the case studies does not imply the expression of any opinion on the part of the Clean Energy Ministerial, the Energy Management Working Group, or any of their respective members.
2018 AWARDS
Overview
Congratulations to the 2018 award winners!
The CEM Energy Management Leadership Awards celebrate leading organizations that use the global ISO 50001 energy management system standard to attain enduring improvement in energy performance.
In 2018, the CEM’s Energy Management Leadership Awards are honoring three companies with the top Award of Excellence in Energy Management and recognizing another 47 organizations with the distinguished Energy Management Insight Award.
Award recipients are listed below, along with their case studies.
See Global ISO 50001 Achievements: Reducing costs, energy use, and CO2 emissions around the world for highlights on each award recipient – and to view the full list of winners by sector or by country/economy.
Awards of excellence winners
On 24 May 2018, these three companies will receive the top honor, the Award of Excellence in Energy Management, at the CEM9 meeting in Copenhagen, Denmark:
An Garda Síochána (AGS) is the national police force of Ireland, established in 1922. Using an ISO 50001-certified energy management system across its Transport Fleet and at two of its largest sites, Garda Headquarters and Garda College, the agency saved US $11.3 million and reduced its CO2 emissions by 70,340 metric tons over eight years.
Magnitogorsk Iron and Steel Works (MMK), a steel producer and metallurgical company, established an ISO 50001 energy management system that delivers US $20.5 million in annual savings with no financial investment. Overall, site savings over three years total US $38.6 million, reducing CO2 emissions by 698,186 metrics tons.
The PT PJB Gresik Power Plant operates a combined cycle power plant and four units of steam power plants to supply electricity to East Java. The facility implemented ISO 50001 to achieve government and internal goals; it saved US $9.69 million and reduced CO2 emissions by 2.72 million metric tons over three years.
Insight Award Recipients
The following 47 organizations received Energy Management Insight Awards for helping to build awareness of ISO 50001 and contributing to global knowledge of energy management implementation.
Banco de Crédito e Inversiones
Beijing Capital International Airport Co., Ltd.
Bharat Aluminum Company Limited
China National Heavy Duty Truck Group Co., Ltd.
El Araby Company for Trading and Manufacturing
Empresa Nacional del Petróleo (ENAP)
General Motors Ómnibus BB Transportes S.A.
L&T MHPS Turbine Generators Pvt. Ltd
LG Electronics Inc., Cheongju Plant
LG Electronics Inc., Gasan R&D Campus
LG Electronics Inc., LG Digital Park
Misr Fertilizers Production Company (MOPCO)
Oleoductos del Valle S.A. (OLDELVAL)
Pacific (Panyu) Textiles Limited
Provincial Electricity Regulation Entity (EPRE)
PT Pupuk Kalimantan Timur (PUPUK KALTIM)
PT. Pembangkitan Jawa-Bali Paiton
Roads and Transport Authority Dubai (RTA)
*All case studies are published as received. Any content included in the case studies does not imply the expression of any opinion on the part of the Clean Energy Ministerial, the Energy Management Working Group, or any of their respective members.
2017 AWARDS
Overview
Congratulations to the 2017 award winners!
The CEM Energy Management Leadership Awards celebrate leading organizations that use the global ISO 50001 energy management system standard to attain enduring improvement in energy performance.
In 2017, the CEM’s Energy Management Leadership Awards honored three companies with the top Award of Excellence in Energy Management and recognizing another 34 organizations with the distinguished Energy Management Insight Award.
View Energy and Carbon Savings: ISO 50001 Achievements from around the World to learn about the business benefits of ISO 50001.
Awards of excellence winners
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) is a state-owned oil and gas company that is ranked as the twelfth largest oil producer in the world. Using an ISO 50001 certified energy management system across 18 ADNOC Group companies and 3 independent operators, the company saved USD$150 million and reduced CO2 emissions by 3.1 million metric tons over 3 years.
Arabian Cement Company (ACC), with a capacity of 5 million tons of cement per year, worked with UNIDO to establish a systematic approach to manage, monitor, and improve its energy performance. The energy team engaged all departments to improve plant production, maintenance, quality, and energy efficiency. Savings at the site over 3 years totaled USD$8.74 million with a reduction of 127,147 metrics tons of CO2 emissions.
Mutua Madrileña, a large real estate, insurance, and asset management company, uses the ISO 50001 energy team approach to help staff balance client comfort and cost with improved energy performance. The company reduced its energy use by over 22% and reduced its CO2 emissions by 1,868 metric tons over 3 years.
Insight Award Recipients
Dalmia Cement Bharat Limited, Ariyalur Unit
Dalmia Cement Bharat Limited, Dalmiapuram
ENOC Lubricants and Grease Manufacturing Plant L.L.C.
ENOC Retail Operations & Marketing
Empresa Portuguesa das Águas Livres, S.A.
LG Chem, Ltd., Cheong-ju Plant
PTT Global Chemical Public Company Limited (Branch 6 Refinery)
PTT Global Chemical Public Company Limited (Branch 12 Polyethylene Plant)
Sharjah Electricity and Water Authority
The Standard Bank of South Africa
*All case studies are published as received. Any content included in the case studies does not imply the expression of any opinion on the part of the Clean Energy Ministerial, the Energy Management Working Group, or any of their respective members.
2016 AWARDS
Overview
Congratulations to the 2016 award winners!
The CEM Energy Management Leadership Awards celebrate leading organizations that use the global ISO 50001 energy management system standard to attain enduring improvement in energy performance.
In 2016, the CEM’s Energy Management Leadership Awards honored three companies with the top Award of Excellence in Energy Management and recognizing another 32 organizations with the distinguished Energy Management Insight Award.
View “Energy and Carbon Savings: Insights from Companies Certified to ISO 50001” to learn about first-hand business experiences, insights, and benefits resulting from use of ISO 50001 around the world.
Awards of excellence winners
Cummins designs, manufactures, sells, and services diesel engines and related technology around the world. Establishing an energy management system through a corporate enterprise approach has helped the company exceed savings goals in cost, energy, and carbon emissions.
LG Chem, Ltd. is the biggest manufacturer of large-sized polarizers in the world market and makes many kinds of batteries, including Lithium-Ion batteries. LG Chem’s Ochang plant is certified to ISO 50001, helping the company to meet domestic and international energy and greenhouse gas targets, including the Korean government’s goal to reduce national carbon emissions 30% by 2020.
New Gold Inc. New Afton is the first mine in North America to implement ISO 50001. With lower gold and copper prices over the past few years, improved energy performance is one of the few areas that can improve profitability. ISO 50001 also aligns well with energy and greenhouse gas emissions protocols, allowing the mine to focus on ISO 50001 as a means to comply with several programs at the same time.
Insight Award Recipients
Abbott Diagnostics Division Sligo
Central Termoeléctrica Genelba
Curtiss-Wright Electro-Mechanical Corporation
Dairygold Food Ingredients (DFI)
Hitachi, Ltd. Infrastructure Systems Company Omika Works
Map Ta Phut Olefins Company Limited
PT. Pertamina Hulu Energi Offshore North West Java (PT. PHE ONWJ)
Saint-Gobain Construction Products Gyproc Cape Town Factory
Scott Safety and Tyco Projects Australia
Sidi Kerir Petrochemicals Company (SIDPEC)
*All case studies are published as received. Any content included in the case studies does not imply the expression of any opinion on the part of the Clean Energy Ministerial, the Energy Management Working Group, or any of their respective members.
Community
National Awards
The following agencies have offered national awards in previous years. This page will be updated with programs that offer national awards in 2024.
Countries are recognizing ISO 50001 energy management leaders through the CEM Energy Management Leadership Awards program or through national programs.
CEM Energy Management Leadership Awards – National awards:
Canada is partnering with the CEM to offer a national award through the CEM Energy Management Leadership Awards. A Canadian national award will be given to the highest scoring Canadian entry received through the global program. This award is presented through the Canadian Industry Partnership for Energy Conservation (CIPEC).
South Africa offers an Energy Management Award in collaboration with the global CEM awards program.
The United Arab Emirates Ministry of Energy & Infrastructure is collaborating with the Clean Energy Ministerial to offer the UAE National Energy Management Award. The Award aims to praise and encourage efforts in applying energy management standards in the UAE, and it will recognize outstanding organizations that have successfully implemented ISO 50001 for energy management which will support in achieving the UAE’s National Demand Reduction Target of 40% by 2050
The United States is collaborating with the Clean Energy Ministerial to offer a national award to the highest performing U.S. entry received through the global program. This award will be presented through the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy.
National Program
In Chile, the Ministry of Energy offers the Sello de Excelencia Energética, which recognizes organizations leading in energy management at the national level. The top distinction, Gold, honors Chilean organizations certified to ISO 50001 with at least two implemented energy efficiency (EE) measures. The initiative is administered by the Energy Sustainability Agency.
Coordinator
The Energy Management Leadership Awards is managed by Energetics Incorporated with technical support from the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO). Energetics served as the awards administrator for the CEM’s former Energy Management Working Group (EMWG). The EMWG was launched in 2010 by the CEM and IPEEC, with UNIDO serving as the EMWG Operating Agent in 2016 until the initiative officially concluded its work in September 2020.