This document outlines the global public consultation process on the first draft of the AWS Standard V3.0. and how stakeholders can get involved. It also provides a summary of the major changes in the draft and how they contribute to the revision aims. It is availabe in Engish, Chinese and Spanish.
The contents of this document were produced by South Pole for the Alliance for Water Stewardship in May 2024. The document was prepared by Christina Mallin (Water Lead) and Melinda Shou (Managing Consultant Agricultural Value Chains).
A template for sites seeking AWS certification to publish stakeholder announcements on printed layouts (newspapers, magazines, etc.) or relevant websites.
Phase One results of AWS’s first Impact Evaluation to better understand the effects of the AWS Standard on catchments and watersheds worldwide.
This document outlines the process and procedure for the review and revision of the AWS Standard.
Last updated February 2024.
Following the review of the AWS Standard in 2023, AWS will undertake a major revision of the International Water Stewardship Standard or AWS Standard over the course of 2024-25. This document provides a summary of the revision process including a timeline indicating when consultation periods will occur.
As part of the AWS Standard Review and Revision process, we surveyed stakeholders to gather feedback on the AWS Standard V2.0. Feedback from 235 respondents was analysed to identify priority themes, issues and areas for improvement to inform the revision process. This document provides a high-level summary of findings and key insights from the review survey.
A short brochure outlining the importance of water stewardship and the ways the Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS) can support organisations.
A short memo analysing the non-conformities from AWS certified sites. The purpose of this memo is to provide information on non-conformities to both AWS certified and registered sites to strengthen their knowledge, learning and performance in conformance with the AWS Standard V2.0. It also provides resources and opportunities for continual improvement and success.
The AWS Claims Policy V2.0 was launched in March 2023. The aim of the Policy is twofold. Firstly, to set out the policy and procedures of AWS claims and assets for eligible users. Secondly, to specify what, where, how and by whom their use is permitted through the approvals, monitoring and claims management system.
