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SAI Global Limited
286 Sussex Street
Sydney NSW 2000 Australia
Phone +61 2 8206 6060
Fax +61 2 8206 6061
ABN 67 050 611 642
11 March 2009
Water Corporation puts the environment first
The Water Corporation has been recognised for its commitment to the environment by being granted
certification through SAI Global to the International Standard, ISO 14001, for Environmental
Management Systems. This initial certification covers areas of the Corporation with the biggest
environmental risks: Water Technologies Division; Customer Services Division; and part of the
Business Services Division. Certification is planned for the rest of the organisation by the end of
2009.
SAI Global, Australia’s leading certification body, provided the independent audit and assessment
services against the Standard. The Water Corporation can now proudly display the well-recognised
“Five Ticks” Environmental Standards Mark™ in the certified areas.
Around two million people throughout Western Australia benefit from the essential services that the
Water Corporation provides, including sewerage, drinking water and drainage services. These
services are susceptible to and can present unique environmental risks.
“This is a major initiative by the Water Corporation to ensure high environmental performance,” said
Sue Murphy, CEO of the Water Corporation. “It reflects the Corporation’s commitment to managing a
sustainable environment across, what is arguably, one of the largest geographic areas in the world
covered by a single Environmental Management System.”
The Environmental Management System (EMS) will help the Water Corporation in: compliance;
management of environmental risks; continual improvement; standardising environmental
management; and ensuring a robust, world leading system.
Media Contact:
Sonja Screpis
SAI Global Limited
Tel: +61 (0) 2 8206 6600
sonja.screpis@saiglobal.com
About SAI Global
SAI Global (ASX: SAI) is an applied information services company that helps organizations manage risk,
achieve compliance and drive business improvement through: Delivering standards, regulatory and technical
information; Adding value to this information; Creating training, communication and monitoring solutions; and
providing assurance through independent assessment. For further information, visit
About Water Corporation
The Water Corporation provides world-class water and wastewater services to thousands of households,
businesses and farms in towns and communities spread over 2.5 million square kilometres. They also maintain
drainage and irrigation services for both residential and commercial properties.
The Water Corporation’s activities and services to customers include: 103 wastewater treatment plants; 259
water treatment plants; 110 dams and weirs; 1086 wastewater pump stations; 60 recycled water schemes.
The “Security through Diversity” approach to future water needs balances building and managing a portfolio of
water supply and demand programs while balancing environmental, social and economic outcomes.
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