ISO 24526 is a certification standard for
water efficiency management systems (WEMS), aiming to contribute to the
efficient and sustainable use of water. The standard states requirements and
gives a flexible guidance on how to introduce and sustain a water efficiency
management system in companies. Technical Committee : ISO/TC 224 Service activities relating to drinking water
supply, wastewater and stormwater systems. Water is one of the world’s essential
resources. Escalating demand for water and changes in the climate are
increasing pressure on the world’s water supply. ISO 24526, Water efficiency management systems –
Requirements with guidance for use, offers a single, clear framework for
all organizations wishing to improve their water efficiency performance. It
includes a series of processes that enables the staff with various
responsibilities across an organization to use data to assess and account for
water usage, and to identify, plan and implement measures to improve water
efficiency performance. Water – it may well be the most underrated resource in
the world. Whereas many companies have implemented management systems to
improve energy-efficiency, it is far less common to see effective water
management systems. The new standard ISO 24526 for water-efficiency management
systems addresses this void and will help organizations to increase efficiency,
save costs and protect the environment. Population pressure and the effects of
climate change raise the global demand for water significantly. This growing
demand does not only lead to increased costs, it also affects local ecosystems
and threatens the long-term viability of certain business models and industry
sectors. More than a resource, water is a risk that deserves to be managed. The
new standard ISO 24526, currently under development, enables companies to
implement a water efficiency management system (WEMS) in accordance with
international standards and to seek third-party certification. The aim of the
standard is to provide an effective and flexible approach for the
implementation and maintenance of water efficiency management systems in
organizations of all kinds and sizes. Every company that uses significant
amounts of water will benefit by implementing the standard. ISO 24526 is a certification standard for water
efficieny management systems (WEMS), aiming to contribute to the efficient and
sustainable use of water. The standard states requirements and gives a flexible
guidance on how to introduce and sustain a water efficiency management system
in companies. Implementing ISO 24526 helps organizations to:
1.
cope with
the societal and entrepreneurial responsibilities regarding sustainable water
consumption
2.
identify and
manage risks and opportunities to improve water balance
3.
make sure
that the WEMS is adapted to the companies context and includes all important
topics.
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