Food and beverage processing facilities manage vast quantities of water and it remains critical to track quality and volumes of this resource from intake to discharge. Large processing plants often rely on industrial refrigeration systems using ammonia or high-GWP HFCs, both of which carry distinct compliance obligations: ammonia systems under OSHA PSM and EPA RMP, HFC systems under the AIM Act Section 103 leak inspection requirements.
From a sustainability perspective, major retailers and foodservice operators are requiring suppliers to disclose water consumption and GHG emissions. CDP questionnaire responses are increasingly expected. GRI Standards, particularly GRI 303 (Water), GRI 305 (Emissions), and GRI 306 (Waste) -- are the most common voluntary frameworks in the sector.
