ISO 14046
What is ISO 14046 ?
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.
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.
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
Quality Management Systems
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. Quality management systems in compliance with ISO 9001 will enable you to improve the quality of your goods and services, to make your company procedures more efficient and it will also allow you to participate in procurement procedures announced by public administration bodies. Standard ISO 9001 is one of the best known and most widely used international standards. This certification is recommended to organizations of any size or sector whose activities include production or provision of services.
ISO 14001
Environmental Management Systems
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. The certification based on ISO 14001 will enable you not only to fully control the impact your company has on the environment, but it will also help you reduce operational costs in an efficient way. Moreover, your company will get better awareness of environmental issues. The certification for ISO 14001 is recommended particularly to manufacturing companies of any size or sector that wish to take control of their environmental impact. At the same time, you can combine it with the certification for ISO 9001 to get an integrated management system.
ISO 45001
Management Systems of Occupational Health and Safety (OHS)
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. Standard ISO 45001 has fully replaced the original standard OHSAS 18001. By implementing this standard, you will be able to achieve an enhanced occupational safety, to prevent occupational diseases and, the last but not least, to minimize the risk of business interruption in your organization. Prevention is always cheaper than remedy. The certification for ISO 45001 is recommended to all companies that seek to improve safety of processes for all their workers. ISO 45001 can be integrated together with standards ISO 9001 and ISO 14001.
ISO/IEC 27001
Information Security Management Systems
ISO 22301
Business Continuity Management Systems
ISO/IEC 20000-1
IT Service Management Systems (ITSM)
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