ISO 50001: A globally recognized standard that provides a framework for establishing an energy management system (EnMS). It helps organizations to monitor and optimize their energy use, as well as reduce their environmental footprint, by identifying areas of improvement in their current systems and processes. This standard encourages businesses to focus on continual improvement and assess the performance of the EnMS as time goes on. ISO 50001 also promotes a culture of environmental awareness and accountability amongst those involved within facilities management.