Articles - CSR

In an age where businesses are expected to do more than merely generate profits, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has emerged as a powerful tool for companies to align their values with societal needs. While CSR is an umbrella term encompassing various ethical practices, it’s the trifecta of vision, mission, and clear goals that truly elevate

BRSR CORE ASSURANCE & DISCLOSURE SEBI has come up with Circular No. SEBI/HO/CFD/CFD-SEC-2/P/CIR/2023/122 dated 12th July 2023 where it has revised the format of BRSR and provided glide-path for implementation of BRSR Core Assurance for listed entities as well as Value Chain partners. The following table can be referred for an easy understanding of the

“CSR is not a one-time program, but a culture and a way of doing business that will generate a lasting impact.” – Paul Polman, former CEO of Unilever Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has gained traction in recent years and has come a long way since its inception. Companies back then began donating to charitable causes

Transparency International’s Corruption Perception Index (CPI) ranked India at 80 (outof 180 countries) in 2019, with a CPI Index of 41, based on an overall potential score of100 (Zero being highly corrupt while 100 being very clean). While making CorporateSocial Responsibility (CSR) contributions, companies may find themselves exposed tocorruption risks under the Indian as well

Introduction Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles have gained significant traction in the corporate world, representing a fundamental shift towards more sustainable and socially responsible business practices. ESG factors evaluate a company’s impact on the environment, its commitment to social responsibility, and its governance practices. While ESG offers numerous benefits, it is not without its

Identification of CSR Partner While executing CSR Program, selection of a CSR partner is crucial. There are more than 30 Lakh NGOs in India which provides ample choice to the companies. With the growing importance of corporate governance, stricter monitoring and reporting obligation it requires companies to be more disciplined and compliant while implementing CSR

The Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Policy) Amendment Rules, 2021 is one more step ahead by the Government towards increased legal scrutiny of CSR activities not only for corporate bodies but equally for the implementation agencies. In last few years, Government cancelled Foreign contribution regulation Act (FCRA) licenses of various NGOs which were non-compliant with

Introduction: “The highest education is that which does not merely give us information but makes our life in Harmony with all existence.”- Rabindranath Tagore In today’s world, education is more important than ever, especially in rural areas where it is difficult for children to access quality education. Many children in rural areas lack access to