Water Footprint Assessment
Water Footprint Network
Measure water use for sustainability and efficiency.
Key Strengths
- Developed by the pioneering organization behind the global water footprint concept
- Covers both direct and indirect (supply chain) water use
- Methodology aligned with internationally recognized water accounting standards
- Supported by open-source interactive tools and a vast publication repository (WaterPub)
- Engages a global network of partners across governments, NGOs, and businesses
- Applicable across multiple water-intensive sectors including agriculture, textiles, and manufacturing
Ideal For
Best suited for sustainability managers, environmental officers, and corporate responsibility teams at companies in water-intensive industries such as agriculture, food & beverage, textiles, and manufacturing. Particularly valuable for organizations seeking to quantify and disclose their water use across supply chains as part of ESG reporting or stakeholder commitments.
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- Water Footprint Assessment
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Certification
English
2008
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Water Footprint NetworkLast verified Mar 10, 2026