ISO 46001:2019
ISO 46001:2019 specifies requirements for a water efficiency management system with guidance for use, on the harmonized structure: context including a climate-change determination, interested parties, scope, leadership and a water efficiency policy, risks and opportunities with economic forecasts, objectives, a documented water efficiency management plan, legal and other requirements, the water use review that identifies significant water use and recycling potential, business activity indicators, water efficiency indicators and a baseline, targets and verified action plans, competence, awareness, communication with a suggestion process, documented information, operational control with minimum levels for significant water use, water-efficient design and procurement over the operating lifetime, maintenance and inspection, metered monitoring with deviation investigation and compliance evaluation, internal audit, management review and corrective action.
ISO 46001:2019 is a compliance framework from International with 7 domains and 33 controls that map to 2 other frameworks. The largest domains are Clause 6: Planning – ISO 46001:2019 (9 controls), Clause 7: Support – ISO 46001:2019 (7 controls), Clause 4: Context of the organization – ISO 46001:2019 (4 controls). Every control below carries what it requires and what an assessor expects to see.
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Framework Domains (7)
Clause 10: Improvement – ISO 46001:2019
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| iso-46001-2019::10.1 | Nonconformity and corrective action |
| iso-46001-2019::10.2 | Continual improvement |
Clause 4: Context of the organization – ISO 46001:2019
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| iso-46001-2019::4.1 | Understanding the organization and its context |
| iso-46001-2019::4.2 | Understanding the needs and expectations of interested parties |
| iso-46001-2019::4.3 | Determining the scope of the water efficiency management system |
| iso-46001-2019::4.4 | Water efficiency management system |
Clause 5: Leadership – ISO 46001:2019
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| iso-46001-2019::5.1 | Leadership and commitment |
| iso-46001-2019::5.2 | Policy |
| iso-46001-2019::5.3 | Organizational roles, responsibilities and authorities |
Clause 6: Planning – ISO 46001:2019
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| iso-46001-2019::6.1 | Actions to address risks and opportunities |
| iso-46001-2019::6.2.1 | General (water efficiency objectives) |
| iso-46001-2019::6.2.2 | Planning |
| iso-46001-2019::6.2.3 | Legal requirements or other requirements |
| iso-46001-2019::6.2.4 | Conduct water use review |
| iso-46001-2019::6.2.5 | Identify business activity indicator(s) |
| iso-46001-2019::6.2.6 | Determine water efficiency indicator(s) |
| iso-46001-2019::6.2.7 | Identify baseline water efficiency indicator(s) |
| iso-46001-2019::6.3 | Targets and action plans |
Clause 7: Support – ISO 46001:2019
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| iso-46001-2019::7.1 | Resources |
| iso-46001-2019::7.2 | Competence |
| iso-46001-2019::7.3 | Awareness |
| iso-46001-2019::7.4 | Communication |
| iso-46001-2019::7.5.1 | General (documented information) |
| iso-46001-2019::7.5.2 | Creating and updating |
| iso-46001-2019::7.5.3 | Control of documented information |
Clause 8: Operation – ISO 46001:2019
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| iso-46001-2019::8.1 | Operational planning and control |
| iso-46001-2019::8.2 | Design |
| iso-46001-2019::8.3 | Procurement of water services, products and equipment |
| iso-46001-2019::8.4 | Maintenance and inspection |
Clause 9: Performance evaluation – ISO 46001:2019
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| iso-46001-2019::9.1 | Monitoring, measurement, analysis and evaluation |
| iso-46001-2019::9.2.1 | General (internal audit) |
| iso-46001-2019::9.2.2 | Internal audit programme |
| iso-46001-2019::9.3 | Management review |
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The Compliance Position Diagnostic, $5,000 fixed, ten business daysWhat is ISO 46001:2019 and who does it apply to?
ISO 46001:2019 is a compliance framework from International with 7 domains and 33 controls. ISO 46001:2019 specifies requirements for a water efficiency management system with guidance for use, on the harmonized structure: context including a climate-change determination, interested parties, scope, leadership and a water efficiency policy, risks and opportunities with economic forecasts, objectives, a documented water efficiency management plan, legal and other requirements, the water use review that identifies significant water use and recycling potential, business activity indicators, water efficiency indicators and a baseline, targets and verified action plans, competence, awareness, communication with a suggestion process, documented information, operational control with minimum levels for significant water use, water-efficient design and procurement over the operating lifetime, maintenance and inspection, metered monitoring with deviation investigation and compliance evaluation, internal audit, management review and corrective action. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
What does ISO 46001:2019 actually require?
ISO 46001:2019 has 33 controls organised across 7 domains. The largest domains are Clause 6: Planning – ISO 46001:2019 (9 controls), Clause 7: Support – ISO 46001:2019 (7 controls), Clause 4: Context of the organization – ISO 46001:2019 (4 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
If I already comply with another framework, how much of ISO 46001:2019 do I already cover?
ISO 46001:2019 maps to 2 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are ESRS (revised 2026) (6% coverage), EarthCheck Company Standard Version 4.2 (3% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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