AWS Standard V2.0

The International Water Stewardship Standard (AWS Standard) is a globally applicable framework for major water users to understand their water use and impacts, and to work collaboratively and transparently for sustainable water management within a catchment context.

This document provides guidance for implementing the AWS Standard. It is structured around the five steps of the AWS Standard and includes general information with additional details, examples and references for specific criteria and indicators.

This guidance note complements the definition of ‘site’ found in the AWS Standard V2.0. It specifies the types of ‘sites’ that are not eligible for certification due to their incompatibility with the intent and objectives of the AWS Standard.

This guidance document provides information and insights about how best to fulfil the requirements of the Safe Water, Sanitation and Hygiene for All (WASH) Outcome of the AWS Standard V2.0.