What is the organization’s position on energy management? One of the first key questions relevant for companies which want or have implemented an energy management system in their organisation.

In particular: what is the relationship between energy management and daily operations? A clear vision defined in an energy policy statement signed by management supplies the proper framework for energy management.

With the energy policy statement, you have a document that gives direction and ensures you management support. The energy policy statement is an official document with which the management explains the position energy management holds in the organization.

The statement indicates the general direction and describes in general terms where responsibilities lie.

The energy policy statement forms the basis for all future effort and measures within the framework of energy management.

The energy policy statement is formal by nature and must satisfy clear requirements. It contains a number of promises formulated as energy objectives that are to be translated into practical measures. However, the statement is not a formality. It is a powerful tool that can be used to assess whether the organization is keeping its promises and whether the policy is truly directed towards achieving the agreed objectives.

An energy policy statement must satisfy at least the following requirements:

Ψ The energy policy statement indicates that the organization's energy policy is subscribed to by the highest level of management.

Ψ The policy states that the organization satisfies all relevant laws, regulations and other subscribed requirements.

Ψ The policy states that the organization continually strives to improve and to prevent unnecessary energy consumption.

In the declaration hereunder you will find an example of a short energy policy statement which can be used as a framework.

Click here to download the format example of an energy policy statement.

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