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ISO 50001:2018 - Energy Management Systems

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International
v2018
7 domains
29 controls

ISO 50001:2018 specifies requirements for establishing, implementing, maintaining, and improving an energy management system (EnMS). It enables organizations to follow a systematic approach to achieving continual improvement of energy performance including energy efficiency, use, and consumption. Uses the Plan-Do-Check-Act framework and the High Level Structure for integration with other ISO management systems.

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ISO 50001:2018 - Energy Management Systems is a compliance framework from International with 7 domains and 29 controls that map to 110 other frameworks. The largest domains are Support – ISO 50001:2018 - Energy Management Systems (7 controls), Planning – ISO 50001:2018 - Energy Management Systems (6 controls), Context of the organization – ISO 50001:2018 - Energy Management Systems (4 controls). Every control below carries what it requires and what an assessor expects to see.

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Framework Domains (7)

Context of the organization – ISO 50001:2018 - Energy Management Systems

4 controls
Controls in the Context of the organization – ISO 50001:2018 - Energy Management Systems domain of ISO 50001:2018 - Energy Management Systems: 4 controls
CodeTitle
iso-50001-2018-energy-management-systems::4.1Understanding the organization and its context
iso-50001-2018-energy-management-systems::4.2Understanding the needs and expectations of interested parties
iso-50001-2018-energy-management-systems::4.3Determining the scope of the energy management system
iso-50001-2018-energy-management-systems::4.4Energy management system

Improvement – ISO 50001:2018 - Energy Management Systems

2 controls
Controls in the Improvement – ISO 50001:2018 - Energy Management Systems domain of ISO 50001:2018 - Energy Management Systems: 2 controls
CodeTitle
iso-50001-2018-energy-management-systems::10.1Nonconformity and corrective action
iso-50001-2018-energy-management-systems::10.2Continual improvement

Leadership – ISO 50001:2018 - Energy Management Systems

3 controls
Controls in the Leadership – ISO 50001:2018 - Energy Management Systems domain of ISO 50001:2018 - Energy Management Systems: 3 controls
CodeTitle
iso-50001-2018-energy-management-systems::5.1Leadership and commitment
iso-50001-2018-energy-management-systems::5.2Energy policy
iso-50001-2018-energy-management-systems::5.3Organization roles, responsibilities and authorities

Operation – ISO 50001:2018 - Energy Management Systems

3 controls
Controls in the Operation – ISO 50001:2018 - Energy Management Systems domain of ISO 50001:2018 - Energy Management Systems: 3 controls
CodeTitle
iso-50001-2018-energy-management-systems::8.1Operational planning and control
iso-50001-2018-energy-management-systems::8.2Design
iso-50001-2018-energy-management-systems::8.3Procurement

Performance evaluation – ISO 50001:2018 - Energy Management Systems

4 controls
Controls in the Performance evaluation – ISO 50001:2018 - Energy Management Systems domain of ISO 50001:2018 - Energy Management Systems: 4 controls
CodeTitle
iso-50001-2018-energy-management-systems::9.1.1General
iso-50001-2018-energy-management-systems::9.1.2Evaluation of compliance with legal requirements and other requirements
iso-50001-2018-energy-management-systems::9.2Internal audit
iso-50001-2018-energy-management-systems::9.3Management review

Planning – ISO 50001:2018 - Energy Management Systems

6 controls
Controls in the Planning – ISO 50001:2018 - Energy Management Systems domain of ISO 50001:2018 - Energy Management Systems: 6 controls
CodeTitle
iso-50001-2018-energy-management-systems::6.1Actions to address risks and opportunities
iso-50001-2018-energy-management-systems::6.2Objectives, energy targets and planning to achieve them
iso-50001-2018-energy-management-systems::6.3Energy review
iso-50001-2018-energy-management-systems::6.4Energy performance indicators
iso-50001-2018-energy-management-systems::6.5Energy baseline
iso-50001-2018-energy-management-systems::6.6Planning for collection of energy data

Support – ISO 50001:2018 - Energy Management Systems

7 controls
Controls in the Support – ISO 50001:2018 - Energy Management Systems domain of ISO 50001:2018 - Energy Management Systems: 7 controls
CodeTitle
iso-50001-2018-energy-management-systems::7.1Resources
iso-50001-2018-energy-management-systems::7.2Competence
iso-50001-2018-energy-management-systems::7.3Awareness
iso-50001-2018-energy-management-systems::7.4Communication
iso-50001-2018-energy-management-systems::7.5.1General
iso-50001-2018-energy-management-systems::7.5.2Creating and updating
iso-50001-2018-energy-management-systems::7.5.3Control of documented information

Your Compliance Coverage

If you comply with ISO 50001:2018 - Energy Management Systems, you already cover:

ISO 22301:2019

55%

31 controls mapped

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ISO 22000:2018

52%

29 controls mapped

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ISO 14001:2015

52%

29 controls mapped

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Maps to 110 other frameworks

56 total controls
ISO 22301:2019
31 source controls mapped|23 target controls covered
55%
ISO 22000:2018
29 source controls mapped|23 target controls covered
52%
ISO 14001:2015
29 source controls mapped|21 target controls covered
52%
ISO 9001:2015
29 source controls mapped|28 target controls covered
52%
ISO 45001:2018
28 source controls mapped|21 target controls covered
50%
ISO 37301:2021
27 source controls mapped|21 target controls covered
48%
ISO 55001:2014
23 source controls mapped|17 target controls covered
41%
ISO 37001:2016
23 source controls mapped|17 target controls covered
41%
ISO 27701:2019
23 source controls mapped|16 target controls covered
41%
ISO 14004:2016
13 source controls mapped|8 target controls covered
23%
ISO 41001:2018 - Facility Management Systems
10 source controls mapped|18 target controls covered
18%
ISO/IEC 23894:2023
10 source controls mapped|12 target controls covered
18%
AS9100D - Aerospace Quality Management System
9 source controls mapped|9 target controls covered
16%
ISO/IEC 27003:2017
9 source controls mapped|15 target controls covered
16%
ISO 27005:2022
9 source controls mapped|6 target controls covered
16%
EarthCheck Company Standard Version 4.2
9 source controls mapped|10 target controls covered
16%
ISO 39001:2012 - Road Traffic Safety Management
9 source controls mapped|17 target controls covered
16%
ISO 31000:2018
8 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
14%
ISO 56002
8 source controls mapped|15 target controls covered
14%
ISO 22313:2020 - Guidance on Business Continuity Management Systems
8 source controls mapped|10 target controls covered
14%
ISO 27001:2022
7 source controls mapped|7 target controls covered
13%
ISO 37002:2021 - Whistleblowing Management Systems
7 source controls mapped|13 target controls covered
13%
ISO 13485:2016
6 source controls mapped|10 target controls covered
11%
ISO 30401
6 source controls mapped|8 target controls covered
11%
ISO 28001:2007 Supply Chain Security Management
5 source controls mapped|6 target controls covered
9%
ASIS SPC.1-2009 - Organizational Resilience Standard
5 source controls mapped|7 target controls covered
9%
Security of Critical Infrastructure Act 2018 (SOCI)
4 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
7%
ISO/IEC 27031:2011
4 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
7%
TCFD Recommendations
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
5%
NABERS - National Australian Built Environment Rating System
3 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
5%
LEED v4.1 - Green Building Rating System (US Green Building Council)
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
5%
ISSB Standards
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
5%
IEC 62351 - Power Systems Communication Security
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
5%
GLOBALG.A.P. Integrated Farm Assurance (IFA) Standard v6
3 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
5%
ISO/IEC 27557:2022 - Organisational Privacy Risk Management
3 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
5%
ISO 20400:2017 - Sustainable Procurement
2 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
4%
ISO 26000:2010
2 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
4%
ISO/TS 22317:2021
2 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
4%
ISO/TS 22318:2021
2 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
4%
ISO 22316
2 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
4%
NIST SP 1800-32
2 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
4%
ISO/IEC 42001:2023
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
4%
BS 65000:2014 - Guidance on Organizational Resilience
2 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
4%
ISO 22320:2018
2 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
4%
ISO/IEC TR 24028:2020
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
4%
NIST Privacy Framework
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
UK Gambling Commission LCCP and Remote Technical Standards
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
UK FCA/PRA Operational Resilience Framework
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
TISAX - Trusted Information Security Assessment Exchange
1 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
2%
SA8000:2014 - Social Accountability Standard
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
SASB Standards
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
2%
PIC/S Guide to Good Manufacturing Practice for Medicinal Products
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
PAS 1192-5:2015 - Security-Minded Approach to BIM and Digital Built Environments
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
OWASP Top 10 for LLM Applications 2025
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises on Responsible Business Conduct (2023 Update)
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
NIST SP 800-82 Revision 3: Guide to Industrial Control Systems (ICS) Security
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
NERC CIP
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
Modern Slavery Act 2018 (Australia)
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
2%
ICH Q10 - Pharmaceutical Quality System
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
ICAO Annex 17 - Aviation Security (AVSEC)
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
IAEA Nuclear Security Series - Computer Security at Nuclear Facilities (NSS-17-T Rev 1)
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (LkSG)
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
2%
French Sapin II Law (Law No. 2016-1691)
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) Programmes - Global Standards
1 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
2%
Automotive SPICE (ASPICE) v4.1 - Process Assessment Model
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
ISO 15189:2022 - Medical Laboratories Requirements for Quality and Competence
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
2%
IEC 62443
1 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
2%
Singapore Government Instruction Manual on ICT&SS Management (IM8)
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
SQF Code Edition 9 - Safe Quality Food
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
CISA Cross-Sector Cybersecurity Performance Goals (CPG) 2.0
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
2%
FBI CJIS Security Policy
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
API 1164
1 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
2%
Annex 11 to EU GMP - Computerised Systems
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
South Korea ISMS-P
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
ISO/IEC 27011:2024
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
Space ISAC (Information Sharing and Analysis Center) - Threat Framework
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
ISO/IEC 27010:2015
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
APRA CPS 230 Operational Risk Management
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
2%
21 CFR Part 211 - Current Good Manufacturing Practice
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
ISO/IEC 27019:2024
1 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
2%
Sigstore - Software Artifact Signing and Verification
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5
1 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
2%
UK Telecommunications (Security) Act 2021
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI) - Responsible Minerals Assurance Process
1 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
2%
Solvency II
1 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
2%
NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0
1 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
2%
Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF) Release 2026
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
NIST SP 800-124 Revision 2 - Guidelines for Managing the Security of Mobile Devices
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
UK Security and Emergency Measures Direction (SEMD) - Water Industry
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
BREEAM - Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
ISO 10007:2017
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
ISO/IEC 17025:2017 - General Requirements for Testing and Calibration
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
ESRS (revised 2026)
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
ITIL 4
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
CSA STAR (Security, Trust, Assurance, and Risk)
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
ISO/IEC 29147:2018
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
2%
UK Bribery Act 2010
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
PCI SSF
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
NIST SP 800-183
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
2%
PCI PIN Security
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
ISO/IEC 30111:2019
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
ISAE 3402 - Assurance Reports on Controls at a Service Organisation
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
PCI P2PE
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
FFIEC IT Examination Handbook
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
Brazil AI Framework
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
OWASP ASVS
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
ISO/IEC 27004:2016
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
NSA Guidance for Transition to Quantum-Resistant Cryptography
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
APRA CPS 220 Risk Management
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
NFPA 1600 - Standard on Continuity, Emergency, and Crisis Management
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
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What is ISO 50001:2018 - Energy Management Systems and who does it apply to?

ISO 50001:2018 - Energy Management Systems is a compliance framework from International with 7 domains and 29 controls. ISO 50001:2018 specifies requirements for establishing, implementing, maintaining, and improving an energy management system (EnMS). It enables organizations to follow a systematic approach to achieving continual improvement of energy performance including energy efficiency, use, and consumption. Uses the Plan-Do-Check-Act framework and the High Level Structure for integration with other ISO management systems. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.

What does ISO 50001:2018 - Energy Management Systems actually require?

ISO 50001:2018 - Energy Management Systems has 29 controls organised across 7 domains. The largest domains are Support – ISO 50001:2018 - Energy Management Systems (7 controls), Planning – ISO 50001:2018 - Energy Management Systems (6 controls), Context of the organization – ISO 50001:2018 - Energy Management Systems (4 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.

If I already comply with another framework, how much of ISO 50001:2018 - Energy Management Systems do I already cover?

ISO 50001:2018 - Energy Management Systems maps to 110 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are ISO 22301:2019 (55% coverage), ISO 22000:2018 (52% coverage), ISO 14001:2015 (52% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.

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