Requirements for third-party conformity assessment, applicable to approved Conformity Assessment Bodies and sites seeking certification against the AWS Standard.
Please note that the AWS Certification Requirements V4.2 is not yet available in Chinese, Japanese or Spanish.
This document explains the changes made to the AWS Standard during the revision from Version 2.0 to Version 3.0.
This Excel file contains the individual requirements of the draft AWS Standard V3.0. Stakeholders are invited to provide feedback during the Global Public Consultation Period. Learn more on our AWS Standard Review and Revision page.
This document provides a summary of the feedback received on the first draft of the AWS Standard V3.0 from the first Global Public Consultation. It also summarises the changes made in developing the second draft of the AWS Standard V3.0. To learn more, visit the AWS Standard Review and Revision page.
This checklist can be used as evidence for internal audits of sites that are part of a Group Operation (as required from 1 April 2025). Other formats or templates can equally be used as proof for internal audits if they contain details of the conformity against each indicator that applies to the level of certification as chosen by the site.
Definition of which Advance Indicators are needed to access to Gold or Platinum Certification Levels.
The AWS Accelerator piloted its first programme in Dhaka, Bangladesh – an important sourcing and production hub for the textiles and apparel industry. The programme brought together sites to build knowledge and work together to address shared water challenges. This report draws on the insights from the 16 sites that completed the programme and other stakeholders to share the results and highlight the Accelerator’s benefits.
This is the full report of an independent study that examines how the AWS System supports improvements in water governance, one of the five core outcomes of the AWS Standard.
This report is a summary version of an independent study that examines how the AWS System supports improvements in water governance, one of the five core outcomes of the AWS Standard.
This brochure tells Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS) Members, and prospective members, about AWS, its mission and values; explains what water stewardship is; and highlights the many benefits membership can bring to your organisation.
In partnership with The Responsible Business Alliance (RBA), this resource offers companies in the technology sector a practical checklist to help companies understand water risks and get started with water stewardship. It underscores the importance of place-based action grounded in data that addresses shared and localised water risk.
This report is part of a series examining water risks and strategy in the ICT/tech sector.
The 2025 AWS Global Water Stewardship Forum included nearly 270 registered delegates, representing over 150 organisations from across 38 countries. During the 2025 AWS Forum, we gained insights and learned from those working on water stewardship in the private and public sectors, and civil society organisations. To learn more about the sessions and key takeaways, download and read our overview report below. To view previous reports, select the year of publication before downloading.
This procedure describes the steps to submit comments, complaints or appeals to AWS in relation to any deviation from the existing rules around the AWS Standard System
The Alliance for Water Stewardship produces an annual Trustees’ Report outlining the organisation’s performance and achievements, and includes a record of the AWS audited accounts.
This Terms of Reference outlines the roles and responsibilities of AWS Technical Committee members, as well as the operational and decision-making procedures for the committee.
A legal document that sets out AWS’s charitable purposes and governance structure and processes.
The AWS Vote Balancing Methodology outlines the voting process that is used by AWS Members for voting.
This document outlines the terms and conditions for AWS Training course cancellations and refunds.
