Sustainability consultancy, Tunley Environmental, has launched an updated version of its EcoWater Resource Assessment Service, now formally introduced as the Water Footprint Assessment Service. This reflects the growing need for robust water sustainability practices across multiple high-impact sectors that are internationally aligned.
The Water Footprint Assessment service now fully integrates globally recognised methodologies, including ISO 14046, which defines the principles and requirements for water footprint analysis, and the EU Water Framework Directive, which underpins water conservation efforts across the continent. With the European Environment Agency (EEA) reporting that only 40% of surface water in Europe meet the standards for good ecological status, businesses are under growing scrutiny to quantify and manage their water footprints.
This service utilises a science-based methodology for evaluating the total water use and impact associated with an organisation’s operations and supply chains. It takes a life cycle approach that analyses direct and indirect water consumption as well as water-related impacts across multiple environmental indicators, including water scarcity, quality degradation and regional availability.
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