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What Is ISO 46001?
Key Advantages of ISO 46001 Certification
ISO 46001 certification empowers organizations to reduce water use, cut costs and demonstrate sustainability leadership.
A Growing Global Water Crisis
The world is facing a worsening water crisis, with 3.2 billion people already living under high water stress (UN Water) and global freshwater demand projected to exceed supply by 40% by 2030 (World Economic Forum). Efficient water management is now vital for resilience and sustainable growth.
- Extends limited freshwater resources and reduces wastage
- Lowers operational and energy costs for industries and utilities
- Builds resilience against droughts and water scarcity
- Supports sustainable agriculture, manufacturing, and urban growth
- Aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goal 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation)
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Why Water Efficiency Matters
Manage water wisely, cut waste, and build a sustainable future for your business and community.
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ISO 46001 Water Efficiency Management Systems
Certification Benefits
Steps Towards Certification
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Step 1: Application & Contract Review
Begin by submitting your application for ISO 46001 certification. IRClass–IRQS reviews your scope, organizational boundaries and water efficiency objectives.
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Step 2: Stage 1 Audit (Onsite / Online)
An initial audit evaluates your existing water-efficiency framework, documentation, and readiness for ISO 46001 implementation.
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Step 3: Stage 2 Gap Closure Review
Audit results are analyzed, corrective actions verified, and identified gaps closed to confirm compliance with ISO 46001 requirements.
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Step 4: Desktop Review
A detailed verification of data, monitoring systems, and performance records is conducted to ensure accuracy and consistency.
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Step 5: Issuance Certification
IRClass–IRQS issues the ISO 46001 Water Efficiency Management Systems certificate, confirming full conformity with the standard.
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Step 6: Surveillance 1 & 2
Periodic surveillance audits within the 3 years cycle validate continued compliance and continual improvement in water performance.
Steps Towards Certification
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ISO 46001 – Water Efficiency Management Systems Certification
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Achieve smarter, more sustainable water management with IRQS. The certification provides a structured framework to help organizations review water use, establish baselines, and identify opportunities for conservation and reuse. Our audit process verifies monitoring systems, regulatory compliance, and continual improvement in line with ISO 46001 requirements. On approval, you receive a 3-years certificate supported by periodic surveillance audits, demonstrating your commitment to efficient resource use, stronger ESG performance and responsible water stewardship.
ISO 46001:2019
- Reduce water consumption and associated costs
- Improve operational efficiency and resource conservation
- Demonstrate responsible water stewardship
- Strengthen sustainability performance and ESG reporting
- Prepare for increasing regulatory and supply-chain expectations
- Conduct a water-use review
- Establish baseline water-efficiency indicators
- Set objectives and targets
- Implement a water-efficiency management plan
- Monitor and measure water use
- Ensure documentation, internal audits, and continual improvement
- Application review and scope definition
- Stage 1 audit: document and readiness review
- Stage 2 audit: implementation and effectiveness assessment
- Closure of any nonconformities
- Certificate issuance
- Annual surveillance audits to maintain certification
- Achieve measurable water savings
- Improve cost-efficiency and reduce wastage
- Support sustainability and CSR commitments
- Enhance brand reputation and stakeholder confidence
- Align with global best practices for water resource management
- Water-use review and baseline assessments
- Water-efficiency objectives and targets
- Monitoring and measurement records
- Operational controls and process documentation
- Internal audit and management review records
- Evidence of improvement actions
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