The three interconnected dimensions of sustainability:Environmental Sustainability: This pillar focuses on the conservation and preservation of natural resources, ecosystems, and biodiversity. It involves minimizing environmental impacts such as pollution, habitat destruction, and depletion of resources. Key aspects include reducing carbon emissions, conserving water and energy, promoting renewable energy sources, and protecting ecosystems.Social Sustainability: Social sustainability […]
Elements of a successful sustainability strategy
Set clear objectives Establishing clear, measurable goals is essential. These objectives should be aligned with the organization’s overall mission and values, and they should address environmental, social, and economic dimensions of sustainability. Stakeholder Engagement Engaging with stakeholders such as employees, customers, suppliers, investors, and communities is crucial for understanding their sustainability concerns and expectations. This […]
EU Taxonomy & Its Impact
The conversation extended to the EU Taxonomy’s impact on both SMEs and large corporations, underscoring the importance of compliance and strategic alignment.The EU Taxonomy is a classification system that aims to define environmentally sustainable economic activities within the European Union. It provides a common language for investors, businesses, and policymakers to identify and communicate investments […]
Fighting Greenwashing
Fighting greenwashing and ensuring transparent, verifiable, and credible sustainability claims is essential for maintaining trust with consumers, investors, and other stakeholders. Here are some strategies to achieve this:Commit to Transparency:Be transparent about your sustainability efforts, including goals, progress, and challenges. Provide clear and detailed information about your products, services, and practices, including their environmental and […]
Become a Part of Aqua
🌊 Become a Part of Aqua 🌊Interested in shaping the future of water management? Aqua, the European association of smart water and thermal energy meter manufacturers, is where innovation meets action. Here’s a snapshot of what you gain by joining us:🌊 Networking: Connect with industry leaders at our exclusive events.🌊 Free Event Access: Attend our […]
ISO 4064 – Water meters for cold potable water and hot water
ISO 4064 is a set of international standards developed by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) that specifies requirements and testing methods for water meters used for residential, commercial, and industrial applications. These standards are designed to ensure accurate measurement of water consumption, promote consistency in meter design and performance, and facilitate interoperability between different […]
European Drinking Water Directive (DWD)
The European Drinking Water Directive is a legislation enacted by the European Union (EU) to ensure the quality of drinking water across member states. It sets standards for drinking water quality and aims to protect human health from the adverse effects of contaminated drinking water.Of major interest to the AQUA members is article 11 which […]
AQUA New Brochure
Do you want to learn more about Aqua Metering, its mission, vision, member companies and working groups?Then maybe our “Pixie-Book” is interesting for you – you will find all key facts & figures about us in this little PDF.Download here and feel free to share!https://lnkd.in/dFVZyN_Z#smartmetering
Thanks and Happy Easter
AQUA METERING sends its heartfelt thanks for being a valued #member & #partner of our European Association of Water and Thermal Energy meter manufacturers. 💧We wish you the very best of Easter Holidays and a joyous, prosperous Spring! #AquaMetering #HappyEaster #Partnership
Communication Working Group: Navigating the Future of Connectivity
Last week, our Communication Working Group convened in Frankfurt and via MS Teams, marking a pivotal moment in our journey towards advancing communication standards in the smart metering industry. Our agenda included the future of connectivity and ensuring our industry remains at the forefront of technological innovation.Here’s a brief overview of the key topics we […]