Belgian water technology company Shayp has launched Shayp 4IMPACT, a groundbreaking corporate water replenishment and conservation platform designed to deliver verified, auditable water savings across urban infrastructure. With Microsoft among the first global partners to adopt the solution, the initiative represents a significant milestone in corporate water stewardship and sustainable urban resource management.
A 10-year partnership with Microsoft to drive measurable water savings
At the heart of the Shayp 4IMPACT launch is a 10-year partnership with Microsoft, focused on deploying water-saving technologies in schools and public buildings across Brussels and Paris. Together, the partners will address a critical issue in water management: on average, more than 20% of water consumption in schools and universities is wasted due to leaks and inefficient infrastructure.
The initiative will target 125 schools in Brussels and 500 schools and public buildings in Paris, supporting Microsoft’s commitment to becoming water positive by 2030. By partnering with Shayp, Microsoft can deliver verified, volumetric water benefits that are both measurable and transparent, directly replenishing water in the watersheds where it operates.
Verified, auditable water savings for corporate sustainability
Unlike traditional water replenishment programmes that rely on projections or estimates, Shayp 4IMPACT provides real-time, precision monitoring of water use, ensuring that every litre saved is tracked and verified. This makes the platform particularly valuable for corporations seeking auditable sustainability metrics for frameworks such as:
- Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD)
- BREEAM certification
- CDP Water disclosure
For businesses, the ability to demonstrate verified water savings represents a significant advantage in meeting ESG reporting requirements and achieving sustainability targets.
How Shayp 4IMPACT works: IoT-enabled precision monitoring
Shayp’s success lies in its IoT-enabled water monitoring technology, which can be installed in less than five minutes on existing infrastructure. Once connected to a building’s main water meter, the system creates a digital twin of water consumption, capturing a data point every 30 seconds with sensitivity down to the level of a small trickle.
The AI-driven platform then analyses water usage patterns, identifying leaks and anomalies in real-time. This addresses a critical industry challenge: 95% of leaks in buildings go undetected for long periods, leading to avoidable waste and escalating costs.
By applying Shayp’s monitoring system, public and community buildings gain free access to leak detection and water efficiency services, while corporate partners fund these interventions to deliver measurable water replenishment commitments.
Proven results: Eight billion litres saved annually
Shayp’s approach is already delivering large-scale impact. Current deployments across Europe have demonstrated:
- Over eight billion litres of water saved annually
- 20% average reduction in water usage (City of Brussels case study)
- More than 9,000 buildings monitored
- Detection precision capable of identifying the smallest leaks
For property owners, the technology also delivers direct financial returns. Real estate portfolios using Shayp typically achieve a return on investment within one year, with an average of 21% savings on water bills.
Scaling water stewardship across Europe and beyond
Shayp currently operates across the Benelux region, France, Germany, and the UK, with expansion underway through a growing network of partners. The company is also assessing opportunities in water-stressed regions, where verified water replenishment could provide substantial benefits for both corporations and communities.
The launch of Shayp 4IMPACT signals a shift in corporate water stewardship, moving from estimated to guaranteed outcomes. By aligning business objectives with measurable sustainability impact, the platform empowers corporations to address the global water crisis while enhancing their resilience and regulatory compliance.
Corporate responsibility and the future of water security
Commenting on the launch, Grégoire de Hemptinne, co-founder and managing director of Shayp, said: “Our 4IMPACT platform is the first water replenishment model that enables corporate partners to achieve verified volumetric water benefits. Through continuous monitoring, we can measure and verify every litre saved, providing guaranteed water savings rather than relying on projections.”
He added: “I’m proud to see partners like Microsoft embedding water in their ESG objectives. Today, companies must invest in long-term water security solutions beyond their operations. Forward-thinking corporations understand that investing in sustainable infrastructure today will benefit communities for decades to come.”
Why Shayp 4IMPACT matters for digital construction and sustainability
The digital construction sector plays a crucial role in enabling sustainable urban infrastructure, and water management is emerging as a defining challenge. With growing regulatory requirements such as CSRD compliance and increasing pressure on natural resources, corporations need solutions that deliver both environmental and business value.
Shayp 4IMPACT provides a scalable, data-driven platform that not only tackles one of the most overlooked sustainability challenges—urban water waste—but also ensures that savings are measurable, auditable, and aligned with international reporting frameworks.
For corporations seeking to lead on sustainable water management in public buildings and beyond, the partnership between Shayp and Microsoft sets a new benchmark for real-time water monitoring, verified water savings, and corporate water stewardship.
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