The Scope
Water Footprint Verification provides independent verification of the water consumption and water-related environmental impacts associated with a product, service, process, or organisation. The verification evaluates both direct and indirect water use throughout the life cycle and confirms that water footprint calculations, methodologies, and reporting are accurate, transparent, and compliant with internationally recognised standards.
The assessment helps organisations identify water-intensive activities, manage water-related risks, improve resource efficiency, and support sustainability and environmental stewardship objectives.
The Standard
This verification service is based on:
ISO 14046 – Environmental Management – Water Footprint – Principles, Requirements and Guidelines
Water footprint calculations and methodologies
Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) data and assumptions
Direct and indirect water consumption
Water resource availability and scarcity impacts
Water quality impacts and pollution considerations
Temporal and geographical water-use factors
Data collection and monitoring processes
Reporting accuracy and transparency
Environmental performance improvement opportunities
Availability of water resources (quantity)
Availability of water resources (quality)
Time-related factors affecting water availability
Geographic and territorial water availability factors
Who Should Apply
Water Footprint Verification is suitable for organisations seeking to measure, verify, and improve their water performance and demonstrate responsible water resource management.
The service is particularly relevant for:
Manufacturing Companies
Food and Beverage Producers
Agricultural and Agribusiness Organizations
Water-Intensive Industries
Chemical and Petrochemical Companies
Energy and Utility Providers
Mining and Natural Resource Companies
Construction and Infrastructure Organisations
Consumer Goods Manufacturers
Hospitality and Tourism Organisations
Government and Public Sector Entities
Organisations pursuing sustainability and ESG objectives
This service is ideal for organisations seeking to monitor and reduce water consumption, improve environmental performance, support sustainability reporting, identify water efficiency opportunities, strengthen stakeholder confidence, enhance environmental credentials, and demonstrate a commitment to responsible water resource management.