INTERNATIONAL CONTEXT
Government policies and programs have historically been significant drivers of
EnMS implementation worldwide [11]. In fact, in the few short years since ISO
50001 was published, a number of countries have launched new energy efficiency
policies and programs that reference and promote ISO 50001. These include the
United States, South Korea, Germany, and South Africa, among many others. United
Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) works with a number of
emerging and developing countries to develop national energy efficiency strategies,
with ISO 50001 as a cornerstone.