Consultant Development Training Programme on Water Auditing & Water Footprint Assessment
Based on SLS ISO 14046:2021 Standard and Water Footprint Assessment Manual
Background
Water is an essential natural resource. The issue of water and its management has become increasingly central to the global debate on sustainable development.
Growing water demand, increasing water scarcity in many areas and degradation of water quality have created the need for a better understanding of water-related impacts.
Water efficiency at facility level can be improved by conducting a systematic water audit. A water audit is a systematic approach to identifying, measuring, monitoring and reducing water consumption across different activities.
Before planning a water management programme, organizations need to understand exactly how water is being used within their premises.
Water Footprint Assessment
Water footprint assessment helps organizations understand how activities and products relate to water scarcity, pollution and associated impacts.
It provides insights that support better decisions and more sustainable use of freshwater resources.
The programme introduces the application of SLS ISO 14046:2021 together with the Water Footprint Assessment Manual.
Programme Objective
To build the capacity of professionals in water auditing, quantification of water footprints, identification of water saving opportunities in organizations, and application of water conservation techniques and technologies at firm level.
Course Content
A practical combination of water auditing, water footprint assessment, industrial water efficiency and sustainability.
💧 Water Auditing
- Water audit process and water balance development
- Water measurements – techniques and sampling
- Water-efficient technologies in key industry sectors
- Rainwater harvesting and groundwater recharge systems for industries
🌊 Water Footprint Assessment
- Global water footprint management
- Assessment for processes, products and organizations
- Blue, Green and Grey water footprints
- Water footprint sustainability assessment and response options
- Water footprint assessment using SimaPro LCA software
🌱 General
- Global and local context in water management
- Regulatory frameworks and water policy
- Practical application in industrial settings
- International perspectives on water management
Dates, Venue & Programme Structure
13, 15, 20 & 22 October 2026
Four-day blended programme including online international sessions, classroom learning and an in-plant assessment.
13, 17, 20 & 24 October 2026
Four-day blended programme including online international sessions, classroom learning and an in-plant assessment.
🌐 Online Sessions: The first two sessions will be conducted online with International Speakers.
🏫 Classroom Session: 8.30 am – 5.00 pm at Postgraduate Institute of Management (PIM), Colombo 08.
🏭 In-plant Assessment: A practical assessment will be conducted on 20 October 2026 at a large-scale water-intensive manufacturing plant for both batches.
LKR 38,500/= + Taxes
Inclusive of course materials and all meals
Registration: Participants must register by making the full payment. Enrolment will be on a first-come, first-served basis.
Certificate & Professional Development
A certificate will be issued following evaluation of participants and continuous assessment throughout the programme.
Participants who successfully complete the programme will be eligible to enter the person certification scheme under ISO 17024:2021.
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Mr. Asela Ruwan Kumara
RECP Expert
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