P. KRISHNA KUMAR (9440151053)
AWS WATER STEWARDSHIP
“The AWS Standard is applicable globally to all organisations and industrial sectors, independent of their size and operational complexity, including agriculture, and non-profit sectors. The focus of the Standard is the operational site and its local water catchment, but with a broader goal to include indirect water use in the supply chain.”
The Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS) is the first comprehensive global standard defining the responsible use of water for individual facilities or group sites within a single watershed. The comprehensive standard goes beyond setting minimum thresholds for compliance and provides detailed guidance for water users of any size. AWS Core, Gold, or Platinum Level Certification is for those seeking independent assurance of responsible water governance, a sustainable water balance, good water quality, healthy water-related sites and values, safe water, sanitation and hygiene.
Benefits of implementing the AWS Standard Implementing the AWS Standard can bring about many benefits for a site. It supports them to:
Understand water dependencies and impacts
Mitigate operational and supply chain water risks
Ensure responsible water procedures are in place
Build relationships with local water-related stakeholders
Address challenges shared with others in the catchment
