As discussed, it is critical to have top level management commitment to change the behavioral aspect of the organization. The top management of any organization implementing an energy management system has to perform several tasks. The organization has to define an energy
policy which expresses their commitment towards continual energy improvement. It also should provide a framework for setting targets and objectives. The energy policy should be defined by considering several factors like resource availability, long term goals like Save Energy Now Leader, corporate, environmental and sustainability goals. The policy should be available to all levels within the organization and has to be documented and, any changes to the policy should be updated. It is sometimes preferred by the organization to share the policy with external source. Figure 3.1.1 shows the requirements for defining an energy policy.