ISO 46001:2019 - WATER EFFICIENCY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
What is ISO 46001:2019 WEMS?
Water scarcity is one of the largest global risks and set to increase further over the next decade. The pressures on organizations to implement a sustainable water management plan are paramount to reduce water demand from the non-domestic sector and encourage water conservation.
To help organizations to achieve water efficiency, a new international standard for water resource management – ISO 46001:2019 is published. The standard specifies requirements and contains guidance for organizational water use. It includes monitoring, measurement, documentation, reporting, design, and procurement practices for equipment, systems, processes, and personnel training that contribute to water efficiency management.
Benefits of ISO 46001:2019 WEMS Certification
Improved water efficiency
Through implementing a process for regular review of possible improvements and adoption of opportunities to better manage water usage.
Savings from operation cost reduction
by reducing water consumption through sustainable and efficient design, use of water conservation devices and proper monitoring.
Greater level of accountability
in water use with technology to monitor the water leakage.
Gain a competitive edge
by promoting water management best practices and reinforcing good water management behaviors.
Achieve world-class standards
through our certification, which enables you to benchmark, measure and report water efficiency improvements.
Improve transparency
with detailed analyses on water consumption patterns in your organization to clearly communicate water management efforts. Learn more about the service here.
Who can be certified ISO 46001?
The document specifies requirements and contains guidance for its use in establishing, implementing, and maintaining a water efficiency management system. It is applicable to organizations of all types and sizes that use water. It is focused on end-use consumers.
Manufacturing Companies
Service Sector
Hospitals
Drugs and Pharma
Educational
Government Organizations
Research Foundation
Engineering
Shipping Industry
Aerospace
Food
Automotive
Telecom
Textile and Apparels
Medical and Test Lab
Software Development
Document required for ISO 46001 WEMS
- System Manual
- System Procedure
- Policy
- Objectives
- Mission & Vision
- Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)
- Checklist
- Forms
- Formats
- Records
The extent of Documented Information differs as per:
- Organization’s size
- Activities performed by the organization
- Processes undertaken by the Organization
- Products and services offered by the organization
- The complexity of processes undertaken
- Competence of persons involved
Role of Shamkris and Process of ISO 46001 - Certification
Shamkris adopts a results-oriented approach to effective system implementation in the organization. A simple and practical method of system implementation helps organizations increase business efficiency and sustainability. Shamkris supports 100% documentation to obtain a certificate of success in addition to enhanced performance.
The implementation process is described below:
Time Frame
Task
Process
Day 1
GAP Analysis
Certification Body
Selection
Cost Estimates
- Finding the GAP between existing system related to ISO requirements
- Selecting the appropriate certification body
- Based on the scope of your business & certification body you choose
Week 1
Developing Documents
- Management System Manual, Management System Procedures, Policy, Objectives, Forms etc.
- Review of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
Week 4
Implementing Management System
- ISO Awareness training for the top management and staff
- Implementing a well-documented management system throughout the organization
Week 8
Internal Audit
MRM
CAPA
- Internal audits identifying nonconformities related to ISO requirements
- Management Review Meetings
- Corrective and Preventive Action plan for nonconformities
Week 10
Certification Body
Audit
N-C Closing
- Shamkris acts on your behalf and assists you in the third-party audit
- Closing of any nonconformities identified by the certification body
Week 12
Certificate Issued
- ISO certificates issued for 3 years
- Surveillance Audits yearly
Year on Year
Yearly Compliance
- Support of Yearly documentation for audit
FAQ
To help organizations to achieve water efficiency, a new international standard for water resource management.
- Improved water efficiency – through implementing a process for regular review of possible improvements and adoption of opportunities to better manage water usage.
- Savings from operation cost reduction – by reducing water consumption through sustainable and efficient design, use of water conservation devices, and proper monitoring.
- A greater level of accountability – in water use with technology to monitor the water leakage.
- Achieve world-class standards – through our certification, which enables you to benchmark, measure, and report water efficiency improvements.
- Gain a competitive edge – by promoting water management best practices and reinforcing good water management behaviors.
- Improve transparency – with detailed analyses on water consumption patterns in your organization to clearly communicate water management efforts.
Learn more about the service here.