Strengthen Water Stewardship and Build Long Term Resilience
ISO 46001:2019 provides a practical framework for managing water use responsibly and efficiently. As water stress intensifies due to climate change, growing populations, and increased demand, organizations are expected to adopt clear strategies that support sustainable water use. Effective water management is now a core part of operational resilience, regulatory readiness, and environmental performance.
Intertek supports organizations around the world in implementing ISO 46001 to improve water efficiency, reduce consumption, and build confidence among stakeholders.
What ISO 46001:2019 Delivers
ISO 46001:2019 sets out the requirements for establishing a Water Efficiency Management System that drives measurable performance improvement. The standard helps organizations:
- Monitor, measure, and improve water use
- Reduce consumption and minimize waste
- Support compliance with local and international water related regulations
- Manage water related risks and strengthen business continuity
- Meet stakeholder expectations for sustainable resource use
The standard applies to a broad range of sectors, including industrial facilities, commercial buildings, municipalities, campuses, healthcare, tourism, and transport hubs. It supports long term planning around water efficiency and responsible resource management.
Why Water Efficiency Matters
Organizations that implement a Water Efficiency Management System can:
- Demonstrate environmental responsibility and progress toward sustainability targets
- Improve operational efficiency and reduce costs
- Prepare for evolving water regulations
- Build resilience against water scarcity and supply disruptions
- Enhance reputation and strengthen market confidence
Intertek ISO 46001 Services
Intertek provides comprehensive support throughout your ISO 46001 journey. Our services include:
- Water use and efficiency gap assessments
- Awareness and capacity building workshops
- Implementation guidance aligned with ISO 46001 requirements
- Internal auditor training
- Independent third party certification audits
Why Partner with Intertek
Intertek is a global leader in Total Quality Assurance with more than 1,000 offices and laboratories in over 100 countries. Our experts help organizations understand their water challenges and translate them into opportunities for improvement and long term value.
We deliver tailored Assurance, Testing, Inspection, and Certification services that support sustainable operations, responsible resource use, and trusted performance. With Intertek, you gain a partner committed to supporting your water efficiency goals and strengthening your resilience in a resource constrained world.
Frequently Asked Questions
ISO 46001:2019 is an international standard that provides a framework for establishing, implementing, and maintaining a Water Efficiency Management System. It helps organizations manage water use more effectively, reduce waste, and demonstrate responsible resource stewardship.
ISO 46001 is applicable to organizations of all sizes and sectors. Industrial sites, commercial buildings, campuses, healthcare facilities, transport hubs, municipalities, and tourism operations can all benefit from certification.
The standard requires organizations to develop a water efficiency policy, establish objectives and targets, assess water use, identify improvement opportunities, monitor performance, and maintain documented processes that support continuous improvement.
ISO 46001 provides a structured approach to understanding water use across operations. By monitoring consumption, identifying inefficiencies, and implementing improvement actions, organizations can reduce waste, lower costs, and enhance long term sustainability.
Water stress is increasing globally. Organizations that manage water use responsibly are better positioned to address regulatory changes, reduce operational risks, protect brand reputation, and support sustainability commitments demanded by customers and investors.
Timelines vary depending on the complexity of operations and the maturity of existing water management practices. Most organizations move from gap analysis to certification within several months, supported by structured implementation and internal readiness reviews.
Yes. Like other management system standards, ISO 46001 certification includes periodic surveillance audits to verify continued compliance and performance improvement.
Intertek provides end to end support, including gap analysis, training, implementation guidance, internal auditor development, and independent certification audits. Our experts help organizations build a practical and effective Water Efficiency Management System aligned with the standard.
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