Faced with the global challenges of water availability and management, certification to ISO 46001 represents a strong commitment for companies and organizations wishing to adopt a sustainable and responsible approach to water resources.
Water efficiency is a universal issue for organizations of all sizes and in all sectors. ISO 46001 certification demonstrates the implementation of effective actions for the efficient and sustainable use of water.
SUSTAINABLE WATER MANAGEMENT: A PRIORITY ISSUE AT EVERY LEVEL
On a global level, with the United Nations' MDG 6 Sustainable Development Goal 6 aims to guarantee universal access to safe drinking water and sanitation by 2030, while promoting the sustainable management of water resources. ISO 46001 provides a concrete framework for contributing to this goal.
Within the framework of international sustainability regulations ISO 46001 certification helps organizations to meet the growing requirements for extra-financial and ESG reporting, particularly on water consumption, waste, impacts on ecosystems and reduction measures implemented.
For stakeholders and markets The standard reinforces transparency and trust with customers, investors and local communities, by demonstrating a clear commitment to sustainability.
HOW CAN ISO 46001 HELP YOU IMPROVE YOUR WATER MANAGEMENT?
ISO 46001, also known as the Water Efficiency Management System (WEMS), is a strategic tool enabling organizations to analyze their water use, identify recovery and reuse opportunities, and measure the performance of their water management.
It is based on three key principles:
- Reduction: monitoring usage, detecting losses and adopting energy-saving equipment.
- Replacement: substitution of drinking water by reused water, rainwater or other alternative sources.
- Reuse: recycling process water or grey water.
THE WATER EFFICIENCY MANAGEMENT PLANNING PROCESS
- Input elements
- Water sources
- Environmental factors influencing availability
- Past and present use
- Water-consuming activities and functions
- Variables affecting significant use
- Current performance
- Review of water use
- Usage analysis
- Identifying high-consumption activities
- Prioritization of improvement opportunities
- Output elements
- Objectives and targets
- Performance indicators
- Action plan.
The standard shares a common structure with other management systems (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 50001), making it easy to integrate into existing processes.
WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES OF ISO 46001 CERTIFICATION?
- Identify and exploit recycling and water-saving potential
- Strengthening stakeholder confidence through transparent management
- Anticipating the risks of water stress and drought
- Improve the organization's image and reputation
- Actively contribute to global sustainability goals.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR CERTIFICATION
- Preparing for the audit: Pre-diagnosis to understand the challenges of the ISO 46001 audit and identify the path to ISO 46001 compliance.
- Initial audit: On-site audit with the auditor: analysis of practices, data and results, meeting with teams.
- Audit feedback: Summary presentation of audit findings and report.
- Certification: AFNOR Group issues your certificate and logo for 3 years
- Monitoring and renewal: A follow-up audit is scheduled every year, and a renewal audit every 3 years.
WHY CHOOSE THE AFNOR GROUP?
- The expertise of a leader in management system certification
- Our proximity and presence in over 100 countries make it easy to deploy your international initiatives.
- The strength of a network of certified auditors and assessors
- A personalized customer area to help you manage your certification, prepare for audits and track progress.
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