Uisce Éireann is running a water stewardship training programme in partnership with Water Stewardship Ireland and the Sustainable Enterprise Skillnet. The programme supports business customers with training on how to lower water consumption and reduce operating costs while also protecting the environment.
Programme Benefits
Reduce Water Use
Training on water conservation and quick wins at your site to drive behavioural change
Monetary Cost Savings
Understand and visualise your site’s water lifecycle to reduce operating costs
Reputational Benefits
Accepted under Bord Bia’s Origin Green Scheme and accredited by EWS
Protect the Environment
Add the latest cutting edge green credential to hit your sustainability targets
Learning Experience
Online Learning
Module 1 – Introduction to Water Stewardship
Module 2 – Water Mapping of your Business
Module 3 – Water Conservation and Quick Wins at your site
Module 4 – Developing Strategy and an Action Plan
Workshop Webinars
Online mentoring and support workshops for the development of your water charter as well as providing peer to peer learning opportunities
Developing a Water Charter for your site
All participants will prepare a Water Charter for their facility. The charter will capture the business case for action, the site’s water map, water saving opportunities and an agreed action plan.
Who is this programme for?
The Certified Water Steward programme is aimed at those responsible for Water Management within their company. The programme has the dual target of developing trainee skills at an individual level and delivering tangible impacts at the site level.
Registration Deadline: February 05th 2025
Duration: 8 weeks
Delivery: Online
Cost: Funded by Uisce Éireann and the Sustainable Enterprise Skillnet
Qualification: Accredited by the European Water Stewardship (EWS) Standard
Client Testimonials
“We are delighted to be the first pharmaceutical manufacturer in Ireland to participate in Uisce Éireann’s Certified Water Steward Programme.”
Audrey Kelleher
GE Healthcare
“The programme is the perfect first step on the water conservation and stewardship journey.”
Ian Ryan
Wyeth Nutrition