The Clean Energy Ministerial (CEM) is now accepting entries for its 2021 Energy Management Leadership Awards. Organizations certified to ISO 50001 are invited to submit case studies for recognition. 

Now in its sixth year, the competition has recognized the achievements of 200 organizations using ISO 50001 in 105 countries and across 50 sectors —from cement, iron and steel, chemical manufacturing, and power plants to airports, municipalities, healthcare systems, and hospitality companies. Case studies are published on the CEM website as an inspiration and resource for others.Companies around the world use the ISO 50001 standard to achieve energy, economic, and sustainability benefits that boost competitiveness. The standard offers a business-friendly way to align corporate objectives with national climate and energy goals. 

Organizations submitting entries will be eligible for three types of recognition:

• 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 EnMS benefits.

Benefits:

• Gain prestigious, global recognition for efficient energy management.
• Demonstrate your clean energy leadership to investors, customers, and employees.
• Affirm your organization’s leadership in a global gathering of energy ministers and high-level international organizations.

Who Should Apply?

Any organization from around the world in the industrial, commercial, or public sector certified to ISO 50001. See details on eligibility.

Submission deadline:

Please review the Official Rules for details on how to apply, rules, entry format, scoring, recognition, and more. Entries are due 16 August 2021.

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The Energy Management Leadership Awards is managed by Energetics Incorporated, which 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 and officially concluded its work in September 2020.