Energy Management Systems (EnMS) have emerged over the last two decades as proven best practice methodology to ensure sustainable Energy Efficiency (EE) and to continually improving performance in the industry. The UNIDO Industrial Energy Efficiency (IEE) Programme supports enterprises in developing and emerging economies in the implementation of EnMS, thereby helping them improve their energy performance, productivity and environmental sustainability. The breadth and scope of the programme has expanded significantly since its inception, resulting in significant reductions in greenhouse gases and a stronger market for energy efficiency technologies and services. The Sustainable Energy For All (SE4ALL) target is doubling the rate of improvement in energy efficiency by 2030.
The Vienna Energy Forum 2015 provides an ideal opportunity to raise awareness and promote the further implementation of the EnMS programme by presenting examples of best practices that may encourage new adopters at the forum, while strengthening ties with existing partners.
Sidi Kerir Petrochemicals Company (Sidpec) is one of the Egyptian Industrial companies working in collaboration with the UNIDO-IEE project and experienced multiple benefits beyond pure energy cost savings, including increased productivity and competitiveness, reduced exposure to volatile energy prices and greater reliability of operations.
Sidpec was honored by UNIDO at the Vienna Energy Forum 2015 that took place in Austria as one of the best practitioners of EnMS that significantly saved energy. High level Egyptian delegation from the Ministry of Environment, Ministry of Trade, Industry, and SMES, Ministry of petroleum and Ministry of Electricity attended this celebration which highlight the significance of energy management and energy efficiency as a key driver for inclusive and sustainable industrial development and a substantial opportunity area to support the achievement of the SE4ALL goal on energy efficiency, and contribute to climate change mitigation.