Solution: Water Footprint Assessment
Solution: Water Footprint Assessment
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A water footprint goes beyond simple consumption metrics; it evaluates:
✔ Direct water use (e.g., manufacturing, irrigation)
✔ Indirect (virtual) water embedded in raw materials and products
✔ Wastewater impact, including pollution dilution requirements
Why Water Footprint Assessment Matters
With increasing regulatory scrutiny and stakeholder expectations, businesses must adopt transparent, data-driven water management strategies. A verified water footprint helps:
- Reduce operational risks (e.g., scarcity, regulatory non-compliance)
- Enhance brand reputation with credible sustainability claims
- Drive efficiency by identifying water-saving opportunities
- Support eco-conscious consumers through verified water footprint labeling
Our Services Include:
- Comprehensive Water Footprint Calculation
- Evaluation of green water (soil moisture), blue water (surface/groundwater), and grey water (pollution dilution)
- Lifecycle-based assessment of products, processes, or entire organizations
- On-Site Verification & Data Auditing
- Validation of freshwater usage at each production stage
- Analysis of evapotranspiration and wastewater pollutant impacts
- Improvement & Optimization Strategies
- Identification of water-saving opportunities
- Support for circular water management practices
- Certification & Labeling
- Water footprint certification to enhance market credibility
- Guidance for eco-labeling (e.g., for consumer-facing products)
Water Footprint Standards & Methodologies
Our assessments adhere to:
- Water Footprint Assessment Manual (2011) – The global benchmark for water footprinting.
- ISO 14046 (Water Footprint Principles) – For consistent, ISO-compliant evaluations.
- ESG & CSRD Reporting – Supporting compliance with EU Taxonomy and corporate sustainability disclosures.