What It Is

ENERGY STAR is the U.S. EPA's voluntary labeling and benchmarking program for superior energy efficiency. It sets category-specific performance thresholds above federal minimums using standardized DOE test procedures, covering products, homes, commercial buildings, and industrial plants.

Key Components

• Performance thresholds (e.g., 15% above minimums for appliances)
• Third-party certification via EPA-recognized labs/CBs
• Ongoing verification testing (5-20% models annually)
• Portfolio Manager for 1-100 building scores (75+ for certification)
• Strict brand governance and mark usage rules Certification requires annual third-party verification for buildings/plants.

Why Organizations Use It

Drives $500B+ savings, 5T kWh reduced, 4B tons GHG avoided. Unlocks rebates, procurement advantages, ESG credibility. Mitigates risks from misuse/delisting; enhances reputation via trusted label (90% recognition).

Implementation Overview

Assess via Portfolio Manager; test/design for compliance; certify through CBs; maintain via verification/reporting. Suits all sizes/industries; U.S./Canada focus. Involves labs, audits, data submission; continuous for sustained certification.

What It Is

TISAX (Trusted Information Security Assessment Exchange) is an industry-standardized assessment framework developed by the ENX Association and VDA for the automotive supply chain. It verifies organizations' ability to protect sensitive information like IP, prototypes, and personal data through risk-based assessments at three maturity levels: Basic, Significant, and Very High.

Key Components

• VDA ISA catalog with 70+ controls across 7 groups: Policy, Organization, Personnel, Physical Security, Access Control, Cryptography, Operations.
• Built on ISO 27001 with automotive-specific extensions like prototype protection.
• **Certification modelSelf-assessment to on-site audits by accredited providers; labels valid 3 years, shared via ENX portal.

Why Organizations Use It

• Contractual mandates from OEMs like BMW, Volkswagen.
• Mitigates supply chain risks, prevents contract loss, fines.
• Enables market access, reduces duplicate audits by 70-90%, builds trust.

Implementation Overview

• Phased: Preparation (gap analysis), Remediation (controls, table-tops), Audit, Sustainment.
• Targets automotive suppliers, OEMs, service providers globally; scalable for SMEs to enterprises via self-assessments or full audits.