1. United Nations Statistics Division 13 November 2006 ISIC Rev.4 and CPC Ver.2

2. 2 History International Standard Industrial Classification of All Economic Activities (ISIC)International Standard Industrial Classification of All Economic Activities (ISIC) Created in 1949Created in 1949 Last revision: 1989 (update in 2002)Last revision: 1989 (update in 2002) New version: 2007New version: 2007 Central Product Classification (CPC)Central Product Classification (CPC) Created in 1989Created in 1989 Last revision: 2002Last revision: 2002 New version: 2007New version: 2007

3. 3 Purpose ISICISIC To classify producing units (establishments, enterprises,…) based on their primary activityTo classify producing units (establishments, enterprises,…) based on their primary activity Separate categories needed only for activities that can be primarySeparate categories needed only for activities that can be primary CPCCPC central product classification that allows linkage to other product classifications (goods and services), e.g. HS, EBOPScentral product classification that allows linkage to other product classifications (goods and services), e.g. HS, EBOPS Reference classification for servicesReference classification for services Scope depends on framework in which classification is usedScope depends on framework in which classification is used Primary use: measurement of productionPrimary use: measurement of production

4. 4 ISIC categories related to Water In previous ISIC (Rev.3) only few relevant main categories:In previous ISIC (Rev.3) only few relevant main categories: 4100 Collection, purification and distribution of water4100 Collection, purification and distribution of water 9000 Sewage and refuse disposal, sanitation and similar activities9000 Sewage and refuse disposal, sanitation and similar activities 9000 included many other waste treatment, disposal and other services9000 included many other waste treatment, disposal and other services Other categories in ISIC included activities related to water, but not significantOther categories in ISIC included activities related to water, but not significant

5. 5 ISIC categories related to water ISIC Rev.4:ISIC Rev.4: 36Water collection, treatment and supply36Water collection, treatment and supply 37Sewerage37Sewerage Also:Also: 0161Support activities for crop production0161Support activities for crop production (operation of agricultural irrigation equipment)(operation of agricultural irrigation equipment) 4923Freight transport by road4923Freight transport by road (transport by tanker trucks)(transport by tanker trucks) 4930Transport via pipeline4930Transport via pipeline (water pipelines)(water pipelines)

6. 6 ISIC categories related to water Other related categories in ISIC rev.4 (cont.)Other related categories in ISIC rev.4 (cont.) 3900Remediation activities and other waste management services3900Remediation activities and other waste management services (decontamination of ground and surface water)(decontamination of ground and surface water) 8512Regulation of the activities of providing health care, … and other social services8512Regulation of the activities of providing health care, … and other social services Administration of potable water supply programmesAdministration of potable water supply programmes Administration of waste collection and disposal operationsAdministration of waste collection and disposal operations Administration of environmental protection programmesAdministration of environmental protection programmes

7. 7 ISIC categories related to water In ISIC Rev.4:In ISIC Rev.4: Divisions 36 and 37 are part of the same section (E - Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities), reflecting actual organization of productionDivisions 36 and 37 are part of the same section (E - Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities), reflecting actual organization of production Distinction between divisions 36 and 49 (transport) is based on distribution vs. transportDistinction between divisions 36 and 49 (transport) is based on distribution vs. transport Activities carried out for own use, such as extracting of water from the ground for own production purposes, are not separately recognized in ISIC, since they are not a primary activityActivities carried out for own use, such as extracting of water from the ground for own production purposes, are not separately recognized in ISIC, since they are not a primary activity For detailed accounts, the activity is that of ISIC 36For detailed accounts, the activity is that of ISIC 36

8. 8 CPC categories related to water GoodsGoods 162Salt and pure sodium chloride; sea water162Salt and pure sodium chloride; sea water 18Natural water18Natural water Plus:Plus: Beverages, machinery, constructionsBeverages, machinery, constructions

9. 9 CPC categories related to water Services:Services: Trade servicesTrade services Transport servicesTransport services Distribution servicesDistribution services Waste management servicesWaste management services Other:Other: Construction servicesConstruction services Engineering servicesEngineering services Public administration servicesPublic administration services

10. 10 CPC categories related to water Trade servicesTrade services ***98Trade services of water (61198, …, 62598)***98Trade services of water (61198, …, 62598) Transport servicesTransport services 65112Road transport services of freight by tank trucks or semi-trailers65112Road transport services of freight by tank trucks or semi-trailers 65122Railway transport services of freight by tanker cars65122Railway transport services of freight by tanker cars 65139Transport services via pipeline of other goods65139Transport services via pipeline of other goods

11. 11 CPC categories related to water Distribution servicesDistribution services 69210Water distribution services through mains, except steam and hot water69210Water distribution services through mains, except steam and hot water 69220Distribution services of steam, hot water and air conditioning supply through mains69220Distribution services of steam, hot water and air conditioning supply through mains 69230Water distribution services, except through mains69230Water distribution services, except through mains 86330Water distribution services through mains (on a fee or contract basis)86330Water distribution services through mains (on a fee or contract basis) 86340Distribution services of steam, hot water and air-conditioning supply through mains (on a fee or contract basis)86340Distribution services of steam, hot water and air-conditioning supply through mains (on a fee or contract basis) 86350Water distribution services, except through mains (on a fee or contract basis)86350Water distribution services, except through mains (on a fee or contract basis) 86119Other support services to crop production86119Other support services to crop production

12. 12 CPC categories related to water Waste management servicesWaste management services 94110Sewerage and sewage treatment services94110Sewerage and sewage treatment services 94120Septic tank emptying and cleaning services94120Septic tank emptying and cleaning services 94412Site remediation and clean-up services, surface water94412Site remediation and clean-up services, surface water 94413Site remediation and clean-up services, soil and groundwater94413Site remediation and clean-up services, soil and groundwater

13. 13 Information on ISIC, CPC and other classifications Classifications websiteClassifications website http://unstats.un.org/unsd/classhttp://unstats.un.org/unsd/classhttp://unstats.un.org/unsd/class (includes updated information on ISIC Rev.4 and CPC Ver.2)(includes updated information on ISIC Rev.4 and CPC Ver.2) Classifications HotlineClassifications Hotline CHL@un.orgCHL@un.org