This course introduces the principles and requirements of ISO 46001:2019 and explains how a Water Efficiency Management System can help an organization improve its water efficiency performance. You’ll explore why effective water management matters, how global water challenges affect organizations and interested parties, and what individuals can do to support responsible water use.

Through videos, readings, interactive activities, reflections and knowledge checks, you’ll examine the history, terminology, key concepts and process-based structure of ISO 46001:2019. You’ll then work through the standard’s main requirements, including organizational context, leadership, planning, support, operation, performance evaluation and improvement. Along the way, you’ll consider risks and opportunities, water efficiency reviews, indicators, baselines, objectives, targets, action plans, monitoring, internal audits, management reviews and corrective action. Whether you contribute directly to water management or support your organization’s environmental and resource-efficiency goals, this course will help you understand how the requirements connect and how effective implementation can deliver measurable benefits. By the end, you’ll be better prepared to explain ISO 46001:2019 and support continual improvement in water efficiency.