ISO 14046
Water and water management play a key role in sustainable development. Requirements of ISO 14046 are a starting point to improve water management both at the local and global level.
ISO 14046 is the international standard for assessing the water footprint within environmental management. It defines methods and criteria for the quantitative and qualitative analysis of water consumption and its environmental impacts. The aim of the standard is to promote the sustainable use of water resources, minimize risks, and increase transparency in the water use of companies and organizations.
ISO 14046 is intended for all organizations, municipalities, and institutions that wish to improve their water balance and document their contribution to sustainable development.
Certification for ISO 14046 is recommended to all organizations and government agencies that wish to promote sustainable development in the field of water management.
ISO 14046 Requirements
ISO 14046 describes the principles, requirements, and guidelines for determining the water footprint:
- Recording direct and indirect water consumption in processes and supply chains
- Assessing impacts on water quality, availability, and ecosystems
- Integration into existing environmental management systems (e.g. ISO 14001)
- Comparing and communicating environmental impacts using standardized indicators
- Preparing reports to support strategic decisions and sustainability goals
Benefits of ISO 14046 Certification
- Internationally recognized proof of sustainable water management
- Improved risk management with regard to water quality and availability
- More efficient use of water resources and cost savings
- Support for your environmental strategy as part of your corporate sustainability goals (ESG)
- Reduction of negative impacts on the environment, society, and the economy
- Strengthened trust among customers, authorities, and stakeholders
The most requested certification
ISO 9001
ISO 9001
As the competitiveness of business environment grows, clients demand greater quality of goods and services. Standard ISO 9001 has been developed by International Organization for Standardization (ISO) with the aim to implement the international standardized system for quality management.
ISO 14001
ISO 14001
If you care about the environment, you should seek to adapt your relevant company processes to management systems based on the internationally recognized standard ISO 14001.
ISO 45001
ISO 45001
Occupational safety is an integral part of successful business activities. The internationally recognized standard ISO 45001 aims to improve occupational safety and protection of health at work, while also minimizing the risk of occupational diseases.
ISO/ IEC 27001
ISO/ IEC 27001
ISO 22301
ISO 22301
ISO/IEC 20000-1
ISO/IEC 20000-1
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