Background

ISO 50001 is an international standard for managing an organization’s energy performance. Berkeley Lab has implemented ISO 50001 as a way to ensure its energy and water management activities and efficiency savings are strategic, effective, and persistent. 

Learn more about --

• Berkeley Lab's 50001 Manual (see below) and Implementation Process

• Berkeley Lab's Targets and Sustainability Performance 

• Berkeley Lab's Energy and Water Policy 

Certification, Recognition, & Awards

• • Maintained Certification to ISO 50001 since September, 2020.

  • Maintained Department of Energy (DOE) ISO 50001 Ready recognition since June, 2020. (Certificate)

  • Received Dec 2021 Clean Energy Ministerial Insight Award for approach and achievements

• Received Aug 2021 Department of Energy (DOE) Innovative Approach to Sustainability Award for “best in class” program for managing energy and water across all of the Lab’s facilities and activities.

News & Case Studies

• Advanced Manufacturing Office (AMO) article

• Better Buildings Solutions Center (BBSC) Showcase article

• Clean Energy Ministerial Case Study

• DOE ISO 50001 Ready Case Study

• Sustainability Spotlight newsletter

Operational Manual

• Berkeley Lab's Energy & Water Management System (EWMS) Manual is the most critical piece of its ISO 50001 Program. 

• This manual is publicly available to serve as a resource for other organizations pursuing ISO 50001 and working to reduce energy and water consumption.

• The Lab's Energy and Water Policy is included as part of the Sustainability Standards for Operations 

Purpose & Benefits

• Comprehensive documentation of every aspect of the program

• Roadmap to the documents, data, and systems that define the program

• Quick reference and guidance for staff in their day-to-day work 

• Ensures activities are persistent, consistent, and integrated with Lab operations

• Maps the ISO 50001 requirements to Lab's operational processes