ISO 46001 - Water Efficiency Management Systems

what is ISO 46001:2019 - Water efficiency management systems?

Water scarcity is one of the most significant global risks and is set to increase further over the next decade. The pressure on organisations to implement a sustainable water management plan is paramount to reduce water demand from the non-domestic sector and encourage water conservation.

ISO 46001:2019 specifies requirements and contains guidance regarding organisational water use. ISO 46001 includes monitoring, measurement, documentation, reporting, design and procurement practices for equipment, systems, processes, and personnel training that contribute to water efficiency management. The ISO 46001:2019 water efficiency management system applies to organisations of all types and sizes that use water and is focused on end-use consumers. An effective water efficiency audit helps organisations to identify gaps in the existing water management processes and reduce water wastage.

ISO 46001:2019 - Water efficiency management systems provides your organisation with multiple benefits:

Effective implementation of a water efficiency management plan results in substantial savings in water and energy, therefore reducing the environmental impact of both water discharge and the need to pump water over long distances.
The adoption and proper implementation of a water efficiency management system are intended to result in improved water efficiency and can help to achieve the following outcomes:

1. Identifying water as a resource can be considered part of organisational and budgetary planning.
2. Assisting an organisation to manage water use better and optimise water demand.
3. Recognising the impact on others that can occur with changing water use.
4. Ensuring a greater level of accountability in water use.
5. Providing a process for regular review for possible improvement and adoption of opportunities arising in water efficiency.
6. Savings in operation by reducing water consumption through sustainable and efficient design, use of water conservation devices and proper monitoring.

Steps to your ISO 46001 certification

TÜV SÜD facilitates an efficient five-step process for organisations approaching the ISO 46001 certification process. The main steps to achieve ISO 46001 certification are as follows:

1. Define the ISO 46001 certification objective, and we will provide a quote detailing the cost, planning and time required.
2. We can provide a pre-audit assessment to determine if your organisation already fulfils the ISO 46001 certification requirements and will identify areas for improvement. (Optional)
3. TÜV SÜD auditors will conduct an on-site audit.
4. You will receive your audit report and ISO 46001 certification after approval by the committee.
5. Annual surveillance audits will be conducted thereafter.

WHY CHOOSE TÜV SÜD FOR WATER EFFICIENCY AUDITS?

For organisations that wish to be certified, TÜV SÜD facilitates an effective on-site ISO 46001 audit that fulfils the requirements as specified in ISO 46001:2019 standard. In addition to providing water efficiency audits, we also ensure increased accountability for water use through an efficient ISO 46001 certification process. The services provided by TÜV SÜD will thus assist you in comprehending the requirements of the ISO 46001:2019 standard.