ISO 46001

ISO 46001:2019

Water Efficiency Management Systems

A management system for improving organizational water efficiency through measurement, control, reduction, replacement and reuse.

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Who this standard can apply to

Manufacturing and process organizations
Hotels, hospitals and campuses
Commercial buildings
Public and private facilities
Organizations with significant water use

Typical areas reviewed

Water-use review and baseline
Efficiency objectives and planning
Operational and procurement controls
Measurement and reporting
Continual water-efficiency improvement

Certification pathway

Application & Scope

Confirm the organization, sites, activities, requested standard and intended certification scope.

Document Review

Review relevant policies, procedures, records, objectives and management-system evidence.

Assessment / Audit

Evaluate implementation and objective evidence against the applicable requirements and approved arrangement.

Findings & Corrective Action

Where findings are identified, corrective action and supporting evidence are reviewed before closure.

Decision & Status

A defined decision is recorded with scope, validity and any applicable conditions or limitations.

Surveillance & Renewal

Ongoing status, surveillance and renewal requirements are managed according to the applicable certification arrangement.

Scope & Transparency

Certification, where offered, applies only to the defined management-system scope and responsible certification arrangement. It does not mean that ISO itself has certified or endorsed the organization.