Get Water Stewardship Support Across Every Site, Region, and Watershed
Inogen Alliance helps global teams assess water risks, protect supply, improve water use, and turn water goals into clear local action.
One point of contact
25 years of trusted partnerships across 150+ countries
Local expertise connected through one global network
Water Stewardship Support Includes:
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Water risk & source vulnerability assessments -
Nature-based solutions for water remediation and climate resilience -
Water circularity & neutrality evaluations -
Volumetric Water Benefit Accounting (VWBA) -
Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS) Standard & Certification -
Flood risk modeling & analysis
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Trusted By Global Organizations With Complex Water Needs
Signs Your Team Needs Water Stewardship Consulting
Water risk is local, but the business impact can be global. Inogen Alliance helps teams understand where water may affect sites, supply, compliance, and long-term plans.
Sites Are Located in Water-Stressed Areas
Local water supply, quality, climate risk, and watershed concerns need a closer look.
Water Data Is Hard to Compare Across Regions
Site-level data exists, but teams need a better way to verify it and use it for planning.
Water Goals Need a Clear Action Plan
Targets are easier to manage when actions, owners, timelines, and reporting steps are clear.
Global Decisions Need Local Water Insight
Regional rules, watershed context, and community needs can shape what works at each site.
AWS Certification Is on the Roadmap
Gap checks, site work, records, and action plans can help teams prepare for certification.
Water Risk Is Becoming a Business Risk
Supply, compliance, cost, site growth, and climate stress can all affect long-term operations.
Water Stewardship Deliverables Your Team Can Use Immediately
Move from assessment to action with clear outputs your corporate and site teams can use.
Water Risk Assessment
Identify physical, regulatory, and reputational water risks across facilities, watersheds, and supply chains.
Source Vulnerability Assessment
Evaluate supply reliability, source quality, treatment, storage, wastewater, and local operating risks.
Water Management Plan
Set actions, owners, timelines, and site-level priorities to reduce water risk.
AWS Certification Support
Prepare for Alliance for Water Stewardship certification with gap checks, site support, records, and action planning.
Water Efficiency Plan
Find ways to reduce water use, improve reuse, and support long-term performance.
Reporting and Disclosure Support
Improve water data, records, and reporting for internal and external needs.
Water stewardship services include:
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Water risk & source vulnerability assessments
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Flood risk modeling & analysis
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Climate change adaptation plans
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Nature-based solutions for water remediation and climate resilience
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Water circularity & neutrality evaluations
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Volumetric Water Benefit Accounting (VWBA)
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Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS) Standard & Certification
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Water stewardship program development & maturity assessments
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Socioeconomic analysis of water (cost-benefit analysis, internal water pricing, water risk monetization)
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Water restoration & replenishment
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Indirect water use assessment
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Stakeholder mapping, watershed engagement, & disclosure
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Digital water tools & data platform solutions
Water management services include:
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Legal and regulatory compliance
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Water balance & quality assessments
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Water & wastewater optimization
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Hydrological services (groundwater modeling, assessments, well design and construction)
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Engineering services for water-related infrastructures (planning, design, implementation, monitoring, and maintenance)
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ISO 46001 (Water Efficiency Management Systems)
Key results:
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Clear ranking of water risk across sites and regions
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Site-level action plans with owners and timelines
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Stronger water data for reporting and planning
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Local insight to support global water stewardship decisions
What a Water Stewardship Engagement Looks Like
Here’s what to expect from Inogen Alliance water stewardship consulting:
Scope
- Project scope based on sites, regions, or watersheds
- Corporate, regional, and site team roles confirmed
- Water risk, source vulnerability, or AWS certification needs defined
- Timeline and key deliverables agreed before work begins
Inputs we need
- Site list, locations, and operating context
- Available water use, source, discharge, and quality data
- Permits, local requirements, and reporting needs
- Key contacts from corporate, regional, and site teams
Outputs delivered
- Water risk assessment or source vulnerability assessment
- Site-level findings and priority risks
- Water management plan with actions, owners, and timelines
- Support materials for reporting, planning, or certification
Success criteria
- Priority water risks are clear and ranked
- Site teams know what action to take next
- Corporate teams have better data for decisions and reporting
- Local insight supports global water stewardship goals
Coverage & Capabilities
Water risk changes by site, source, watershed, and region. Inogen Alliance connects global water goals with local experts who understand the conditions on the ground.
in global water working group
Local Water Stewardship and Water Management Expertise Across Global Operations
Inogen Alliance helps global teams act on water risk with support in the regions, sites, and watersheds where decisions need to happen.
Proof in outcomes
Perspectives From Our Team
Being part of the team that contributed to this important report has been a truly rewarding experience. Water security is not just about infrastructure and policy—it is about people, livelihoods, and sustainable development. Working closely with national institutions, we were able to reflect both the challenges and the potential of each country. Seeing our collective efforts form the foundation for the engagement of national governments in the region with the World Bank is a testament to the power of collaboration and expertise. At HYDROPHIL, we believe that transforming knowledge into real-world impact is the key to creating resilient water systems and a better future for all.
Hydrophil
Austria
What can one do without water… indeed absolutely NOTHING! We all need three things to survive: clean air, a functioning ecosystem and water, the later is the cycle of life - protect it!
HPC
Germany
In Inogen Alliance we truly believe in working hand in hand with Clients to reach ever more ambitious targets: efficiency and water quality are a great starting point, but the commitment to water stewardship principles is a further steppingstone to developing an integrated and more meaningful system towards a more sustainable future, without leaving anyone behind.
Beatrice Bizzaro
Global Water Working Group Leader Inogen Alliance / HPC Italy
See What Water Stewardship Looks Like for Your Region
Water stewardship needs to reflect local conditions. Share where you need support, and we’ll connect you with the right experts across the Alliance.
Fits How Your Team Already Works
Inogen Alliance works within your existing corporate, regional, and site structure to support global consistency and local implementation. We help define clear roles, support local teams where they need added expertise, and give leadership the consistent outputs needed to make decisions across locations.
Supports Corporate Program Owners
Give sustainability and EHS&S leaders clear data, ranked risks, and practical next steps across sites.
Works Alongside Regional and Site Teams
Bring in local experts who understand site conditions, watershed context, and local requirements.
Scales Without Rebuilding Your Process
Use your current goals, reporting needs, and team structure while adding the technical support needed to move faster.
Water Stewardship Frequently Asked Questions
What Is Water Stewardship?
Water stewardship is the responsible use and management of water in a way that supports business needs, local watersheds, communities, and long-term water security.
How Is Water Stewardship Different from Water Conservation?
Water conservation focuses on reducing water use. Water stewardship is broader. It also considers water quality, supply reliability, watershed conditions, local stakeholders, compliance, and future risk.
What Is a Water Risk Assessment?
A water risk assessment helps identify where water may create risk for operations, supply chains, compliance, reputation, or long-term planning.
What Is a Source Vulnerability Assessment?
A Source Vulnerability Assessment reviews risks tied to a facility’s water source. This may include wells, municipal supply, storage, treatment, wastewater, legal needs, and local watershed concerns.
Can Inogen Alliance Support Alliance for Water Stewardship Certification?
Yes. Inogen Alliance can support gap assessments, action planning, records, and site-level preparation for Alliance for Water Stewardship certification.
Can Inogen Alliance Support Multiple Countries at Once?
Yes. Inogen Alliance provides one global lead with access to local experts across more than 150 countries.
Connect with a Water Stewardship Specialist
Share a few details about your sites, regions, or water goals. We’ll connect you with the right specialist for your needs.
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