What is the Water Footprint and Why is it Important?
The Water Footprint is an indicator that measures the volume of freshwater consumed both directly and indirectly during the production of goods or the provision of services. This calculation is essential in a context where water is an increasingly scarce resource, enabling organizations to identify opportunities to optimize consumption and reduce their environmental impact.
Benefits of Calculating and Verifying the Water Footprint with Pacific Control
Certifying the Water Footprint offers multiple advantages:
- Precise identification of water consumption in your processes and supply chain.
- Improved water management, promoting more sustainable practices.
- Compliance with international standards such as ISO 14046.
- Increased trust and transparency with customers, partners, and stakeholders.
- Positioning as an organization committed to sustainability.
Main Schemes for Calculating and Managing the Water Footprint
- Water Footprint Network (WFN): Focuses on quantifying the water consumed directly and indirectly.
- ISO 14046: In addition to quantifying, it assesses the environmental impacts associated with water consumption under a life cycle analysis approach.
Both schemes provide robust tools to ensure efficient and responsible water management.
Applications and Benefited Sectors
The Water Footprint certification is applicable to various industries, such as:
- Agriculture and agribusiness.
- Manufacturing industries.
- Public and private services.
- Technology and renewable energy companies.
Any organization looking to optimize water consumption and demonstrate its commitment to sustainability can benefit from this certification.
Why Choose Pacific Control for Water Footprint Certification
With proven experience in sustainability and water management, Pacific Control ensures:
- Accurate processes to calculate and verify your Water Footprint.
- Compliance with internationally recognized standards and references.
- Ongoing support to optimize water management in your operations.
