ISO 14046:2014 – Water Footprint Lead Auditor

The ISO 14046:2014 Lead Auditor course provides participants with the knowledge and skills required to conduct and lead audits on water footprint assessments according to the ISO 14046:2014 standard. This course covers the methodologies for evaluating the water footprint of products, processes, and organizations, enabling participants to assess and verify water use and its impacts.

Learning Objectives:

Understand the principles, requirements, and methodologies of ISO 14046:2014 for water footprint assessment.
Gain the skills to plan, conduct, and manage water footprint audits in compliance with ISO 14046:2014.
Learn how to identify and evaluate the water use and associated environmental impacts within a product life cycle.
Develop the ability to lead an audit team and ensure the quality and accuracy of water footprint audit findings

Course Content:

Module1: Introduction to Water Footprint and ISO 14046:2014

Overview of water footprint concepts and their significance in environmental management.
Introduction to ISO 14046:2014 and its role in assessing water use and impacts
Key principles and requirements of water footprint assessment according to ISO 14046:2014
Detailed review of water footprint methodologies, including water use inventory and impact assessment.
Initiating a water footprint audit: Planning, scoping, and understanding the water use context.

Module2: Water Footprint Audit Principles, Preparation, and Conducting Audits

Audit principles, processes, and techniques based on ISO 19011.
Preparing for a water footprint audit: Document review, audit planning, and team coordination.
Conducting on-site water footprint audits: Data collection, verification techniques, and assessment.
Evaluating water use and associated environmental impacts across the product life cycle.
Identifying audit findings, non-conformities, and areas for improvement related to water footprint.

Module3: Audit Reporting, Communication, and Certification Process

Conducting the closing meeting and presenting water footprint audit findings.
Reporting water footprint audit results, including recommendations for improvement.
Managing audit follow-up, corrective actions, and closing the audit.
Overview of the water footprint verification and certification process.
Managing a water footprint audit program: Best practices and continuous improvement.
Evaluating Auditor competence and ensuring quality in water footprint audits.