AWS Standard v3.0 · CEO Water Mandate · CDP Water Security · SDG 6

AquaSteward

Assess your facility against the Alliance for Water Stewardship standard. 40 questions across 5 AWS steps, 6 outcomes, with sector benchmarking, CDP alignment, and certification pathway mapping.

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Why AquaSteward

Water Is the Next Carbon

CSRD ESRS E3 mandates water disclosure. CDP Water Security response rates are surging. CPCB ZLD mandates affect 60,000+ industrial units. Water stewardship is no longer optional.

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AWS Standard v3.0
Full alignment with the Alliance for Water Stewardship international standard — the global benchmark for responsible water use at site and catchment level.
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Sector Benchmarking
Compare your water intensity against sector best practice — textile, pharma, steel, cement, food & beverage, power, IT, real estate, and automotive.
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CDP + BRSR Aligned
Every question mapped to CDP Water Security, GRI 303, BRSR Principle 6, CSRD ESRS E3, TCFD, and IFC Performance Standards.
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RSustain Water & Environment Platform

12 integrated tools for water stewardship, compliance, and BRSR Principle 6 disclosure

WaterDisclose — CDP Water Security DrinkSafe — BIS IS 10500 Quality RiverPulse — River Health Assessment WetlandDesigner — Nature-Based Treatment Groundwater — CGWB Aquifer Assessment FloodWise — Flood Risk Assessment MarineImpact — CRZ Coastal Assessment Water & Waste Tracker — CPCB Compliance WaterBalance Pro — Industrial Water Balance WWT DSS — 65-Tech Treatment Selection DesalBench — Desalination Benchmarking

Water Stewardship in India: Why It Matters

India faces severe water stress — 54% of the country is classified as water-stressed by the CGWB, and NITI Aayog projects that 21 major Indian cities will run out of groundwater by 2030. For listed companies reporting under BRSR, water stewardship is a Principle 6 disclosure requirement covering water withdrawal, consumption, discharge quality, and zero liquid discharge (ZLD) compliance.

What AquaSteward Assesses

AquaSteward evaluates your facility against the Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS) Standard v3.0 — the global benchmark for responsible water use. The assessment covers 5 AWS Steps: (1) Gather and Understand, (2) Commit and Plan, (3) Implement, (4) Evaluate, and (5) Communicate and Disclose. Each step maps to 6 AWS Outcomes including good water governance, sustainable water balance, good water quality status, and important water-related areas.

Indian Regulatory Context

Indian facilities must comply with CPCB discharge standards (Environment Protection Act 1986), SPCB consent-to-operate conditions, NGT orders on ZLD for specific sectors, and CGWB groundwater extraction norms. AquaSteward maps your assessment results directly to these Indian regulatory requirements and generates BRSR Principle 6 water disclosure data.

Who Should Use AquaSteward

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