Solution: ISO 14046: Environmental Management – Water Footprint
Solution: ISO 14046: Environmental Management – Water Footprint
TÜV AUSTRIA HELLAS Ltd.
TÜV AUSTRIA Hellas | Greece
ISO 14046: Environmental Management – Water Footprint
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ISO 14046: Environmental Management – Water Footprint
Brief Description
ISO 14046 is a globally recognized Standard that focuses on the proper management of water resources, both qualitatively and quantitatively. Specifically, it centers on the assessment of the water footprint of products, processes, and organizations, based on their Life Cycle Assessment (LCA).
Detailed description
ISO 14046 provides the principles and guidelines for the design and reporting of water footprint assessments, either as a standalone evaluation or as part of a comprehensive environmental assessment. Through water footprint assessment, this Standard aims to assist businesses in understanding the impacts of their activities on water resources and consequently to integrate water management into their sustainable development strategy.
Key features of ISO 14046 include:
- Analysis of the quantity of water used by a product, process, or organization
- Assessment of the qualitative degradation of the water resources utilized
- Identification of actions to mitigate adverse impacts on water resources
- Reporting on water footprint assessment and verification by independent third-party bodies, such as TÜV AUSTRIA Hellas
- Focus on fundamental principles such as transparency, accuracy, completeness, and reliability in the assessment and reporting of the water footprint
What is the Certification procedure?
Who is it for?
ISO 14046 is intended for:
- Businesses and organizations seeking to identify and reduce their environmental impact on water resources.
- Businesses and organizations aiming to enhance the accuracy and reliability of their sustainability reports related to their water footprint.
- Businesses and organizations whose operations inherently involve the consumption of significant volumes of water.
- Businesses and organizations that have placed the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 6, 13, and 14 at the core of their strategy.
What are the benefits of verification?
- Reliability and Transparency: Verification ensures the accuracy and completeness of water footprint assessment data, thereby enhancing stakeholder confidence.
- Cost Reduction and Increased Efficiency: Through water footprint assessment, businesses have the opportunity to identify all points of water use, including areas where consumption can be reduced, resulting in lower operational costs.
- Reputation Enhancement: Verification highlights a company’s commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility, thereby strengthening its reputation in the marketplace.
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or send an email to: certification@tuv.at
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