Water Governance as ESG Governance
Water compliance isn't separate from ESG—it's foundational to it. We connect technical water safety to your sustainability reporting with substance, not just statements.
Water Safety Across ESG Pillars
Effective water governance delivers measurable outcomes across all three ESG pillars, providing substance for your sustainability claims.
Environmental
- Water efficiency and consumption reduction
- Chemical usage optimisation and environmental impact
- System performance and energy efficiency
- Discharge and wastewater compliance
Social
- Building occupant health and safety
- Employee water safety training and awareness
- Community protection from water-related risks
- Stakeholder transparency and reporting
Governance
- Water safety policy and management systems
- Regulatory compliance and audit readiness
- Risk management and incident response
- Board-level accountability and reporting
Compliance You Can Defend
Our approach is informed by and aligned with the standards and guidance that regulators, insurers, and auditors expect.
RegulatoryHSG274
Legionnaires' disease: Technical Guidance
This was created to house the detailed technical guidance previously contained within the older ACOP L8.
RegulatoryACOP L8
Legionnaires' disease: The control of legionella bacteria in water systems
This document now focuses strictly on the legal responsibilities and Approved Code of Practice.
British StandardBS 8580-1
Water Quality Risk Assessments
Risk assessments for Legionella control in built environment water systems.
IndustryBSRIA BG29
Pre-commission Cleaning
Guidance on pre-commission cleaning of pipework systems.
HealthcareHTM 04-01
Safe Water in Healthcare
NHS guidance on water safety management in healthcare premises.
InternationalISO 45001
Occupational Health and Safety
International standard for occupational health and safety management.
What Good Looks Like
Organisations with mature water governance share common characteristics. We help you achieve and demonstrate these hallmarks of excellence.
Clear Accountability
Named individuals responsible for water safety at every level, from operational staff to board directors.
Documented Evidence
Complete audit trail of risk assessments, control measures, monitoring results, and corrective actions.
Proactive Governance
Regular reviews, continuous improvement, and anticipation of emerging risks rather than reactive firefighting.
Board-Ready Reporting
Executive summaries and dashboards that translate technical compliance into strategic risk language.
Integrated Systems
Water safety embedded into wider health, safety, and environmental management systems.
Stakeholder Confidence
Demonstrable compliance that satisfies regulators, insurers, investors, and tenants.
Board-Ready Documentation
We don't just identify issues—we translate technical complexity into clear, actionable intelligence for decision-makers at every level.
Executive summaries for board/committee papers- Traffic-light compliance dashboards
- Annual assurance statements
- Regulatory inspection readiness packs
- ESG reporting content and metrics
Ready to Strengthen Your ESG Position?
Book a technical review call to discuss how we can support your water governance and ESG reporting requirements.