Celebrating Excellence in Social Impact and CSR Leadership Across India
The 7th ICC Social Impact Awards 2025 were hosted on 12 March 2025 at Hotel ITC Sonar, Kolkata.
This national platform continues to be one of India’s most respected social impact awards, recognising outstanding contributions in community development, sustainability and corporate social responsibility awards. Consultivo served as the Knowledge Partner, ensuring scientific integrity, fairness and credible third-party evaluation.
Apply for the ICC Social Impact Awards 2026
If your organisation is leading impactful development work, now is your time to shine.
Join India’s most respected platform for CSR awards India and get recognised for excellence in community development, sustainability and social innovation.
Submit your application by 31 December 2025.
Consultivo as Knowledge Partner for the 7th Social Impact Awards
Consultivo brought its expertise in ESG, sustainability and CSR consulting services to strengthen the assessment process. With a legacy of independence and ethical evaluation, Consultivo supported the Jury with structured data, insights from impact assessment of CSR projects, and evidence drawn from extensive sectoral analysis.
This reflects the continuing confidence industry bodies place in Consultivo as an independent impact assessment agency India.
A Gathering of Leaders in CSR and Social Development
Engaging Speeches and Thought Leadership
The event featured inspiring keynote addresses by respected leaders, including representatives from GMRV Foundation, ITC Limited, Goonj, Jindal Steel & Power, and Consultivo. Conversations centred on innovation, sustainability and emerging trends in CSR and social investment.
The thematic panel discussion, “Collaborative Innovation for Social Good: Scaling Impact through Partnerships,” brought together CSR heads, development practitioners, researchers and sector experts. They discussed collaboration models, community need assessment, and ways to enhance the CSR project design best practices across India.
2025 Award Winners – Recognising India’s Best CSR Projects
Honouring Excellence Across 15+ Social Themes
The CSR awards in India this year featured diverse categories across education, health, environment, inclusion, digital livelihood, skill development and more.
Winners of the CSR awards 2025 included:
Education & Skil ls Development
- Jindal Steel and Power Ltd – Promoting Education (Winner)
- Namdev Finvest Pvt Ltd – Promoting Education (SME) (Winner)
- Hindustan Unilever Limited – Vocational Skills (Winner)
- The American India Foundation – Promoting Education (Winner)
- Centre for Catalyzing Change – Promoting Education (Winner)
Environment Sustainability
- ITC Limited – PSPD – Environment Sustainability (Winner)
Digital Livelihood
- Capgemini Technology & Services Ltd – Digital Livelihood (Winner)
Healthcare
- CESC Limited – Healthcare (Winner)
Women Empowerment
- L&T Finance Holding Limited – Women Empowerment (Winner)
Rural Development
- LIC Housing Finance Limited – Rural Development (Winner)
Inclusive Growth & Others
- Ambuja Foundation – Vocational Skills (Winner)
- Nab Foundation – Inclusive Growth (Winner)
- United Way of Bengaluru – Others (Winner)
These inspiring social work awards recognise organisations who demonstrate measurable outcomes, strong governance and long-term commitment to communities.
Advancing India’s CSR and Social Development Landscape
The 7th ICC Social Impact Awards not only honour high-performing CSR initiatives but also encourage meaningful dialogue on CSR report preparation, baseline assessment for CSR projects, and impact measurement frameworks such as impact assessment CSR and SROI.
By showcasing best practices and scalable models, the awards motivate organisations and CSR teams across India to strengthen their approaches to responsible business.
Apply for the ICC Social Impact Awards 2026
If your organisation is leading impactful development work, now is your time to shine.
Join India’s most respected platform for CSR awards India and get recognised for excellence in community development, sustainability and social innovation.
About Indian Chamber of Commerce:
Founded in 1925, the Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC) is one of India’s most prestigious and forward-looking national chambers with a strong global presence. As it steps into its Centenary Year, ICC continues to influence India’s economic journey by nurturing entrepreneurship, driving policy dialogue and connecting industry with government. With 11 offices in India and 25 international representations, ICC remains a trusted institution shaping commerce, trade and regional cooperation.
ICC supports industry advancement by hosting ethically governed, independently evaluated recognition platforms that encourage excellence and responsible business practices.
Through programmes like the ICC Social Impact Awards, the Chamber promotes high-quality CSR, sustainability and social development initiatives. These industry-strengthening awards are designed to remain free from commercial bias. They enable corporates, foundations, NGOs and implementing agencies to gain credible national recognition for exemplary performance and sector leadership.
About Consultivo:
Consultivo is a leading ESG, Social and Sustainability independent advisory & research firm with over 15 years at the forefront of responsible business practices in India and across the globe. As an IFC (World Bank Group) approved independent consultant, we bring strong ethical foundations and independent third-party objectivity to every engagement. Our pro bono thought leadership and long association with industry bodies reflect the trust placed in our unbiased, knowledge-driven approach.
We hold deep competence in the Social, Community and CSR domain, backed by extensive field experience. Our portfolio includes research and evaluations across 22 states, 20+ languages, 400+ CSR projects, interactions with over 100,000 stakeholders and insights drawn from more than 5 million beneficiaries. With expertise spanning need assessments, baseline studies, impact assessments of CSR projects, SROI, monitoring and evaluation and strategic CSR planning, Consultivo continues to shape high-quality development outcomes with evidence, empathy and integrity.
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