(DEKRA Certification Inc.: Chalfont, PA) -- DEKRA Certification Inc., a leading certification body and provider of professional quality management auditing and certification services, has launched its ISO 50001 certification service.

ISO 50001—from the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), targeted for publication in the third quarter of 2011—will be the energy management standard for industrial plants and commercial organizations that need a clear and comprehensive program for developing an energy management plan.

ISO 50001 promises to help businesses:
• Reduce energy-related operational costs
• Increase energy efficiency
• Demonstrate a commitment to sustainability
• Support energy conservation
• Reduce greenhouse gas emissions
• Improve use of energy assets
• Refine energy procurement practices

The proper application of ISO 50001 will ensure that companies implement best energy-management practices with a clear picture for future improvements. DEKRA can provide certification auditing services to give businesses the most complete business advantage when it comes to energy management systems efficiency.

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