Celebrating excellence in national CSR awards and social impact
A landmark moment in India’s national CSR awards landscape
The ICC Social Impact Awards 2022 (4th Edition) recognised outstanding initiatives in social development, sustainability, and community empowerment. The event was held on 11 March 2022 at The Lalit Great Eastern, Kolkata.
As the Knowledge Partner, Consultivo facilitated the entire process with rigorous evaluation, jury management, and technical expertise.
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If your organisation is leading impactful development work, now is your time to shine.
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CSR impact that inspires
The awards highlighted some of the most impactful projects across India. This prestigious platform continues to nurture best practices and encourage organisations to adopt measurable social impact strategies.
It also reinforces the need for impact assessment of CSR projects, community need assessment, baseline assessment for CSR projects, and transparent CSR reports.
About the ICC Social Impact Awards (2022 Edition)
A leading platform for national CSR awards in India
Consultivo as the Knowledge Partner
Advancing credibility in corporate social responsibility awards
Consultivo played a central role as the Knowledge Partner, ensuring fairness, quality, and transparency.
Our expertise in impact assessment CSR, CSR consulting services, and social research supported the entire award evaluation cycle.
The distinguished Jury included:
- Mr. Ashwini Saxena, CEO, JSW Foundation
- Mr. Nixon Joseph, Former President & COO, SBI Foundation
- Dr. Shubhrangshu Sanyal, CEO, IIM Calcutta Innovation Park
- Dr. Amit Kr Thakur, Head CSR & Senior Fellow, TERI
- Mr. Saikat Basu, Chief Mentor, Consultivo
Event Highlights: ICC Social Impact Summit & Awards 2022
4th ICC Social Impact Summit – Key Moments
Theme: Journey towards long-term and measurable social impact
Technical Session
Moderated by Mr. Saikat Basu, CEO, Consultivo
Speakers included eminent leaders from JSW Foundation, IIM Calcutta Innovation Park, TERI, CLT India, Solidaridad, and Tata Consumer Products.
The session emphasised innovation, sustainability, and measurable community transformation—core qualities recognised in many corporate social responsibility awards worldwide.
Knowledge Report Release
A special knowledge publication was launched during the summit, reinforcing ICC’s commitment to research-led CSR practice.
Awards Ceremony
Recognising excellence across CSR domains
The 4th ICC Social Impact Awards honoured organisations that demonstrated measurable improvements in areas such as education, healthcare, livelihoods, environment, gender equality, rural development, clean water, sanitation, hunger eradication, and poverty reduction.
Below is a summary of the key winners across categories.
Awards Ceremony
Promoting Education
- Winner (Large Project): Sampark Foundation
- Winner (Small Project – NGO/IA): Transform Schools – People for Action
- Special Jury Recognitions: United Way Bengaluru, India Carbon Ltd, Heidelberg Cement India Ltd
- Mega Enterprise Category:
- Runner Up: Chambal Fertilisers and Chemicals Ltd
- Winner: Capgemini Technology Services India Ltd (Coding for Girls)
Employment Enhancing Vocational Skills
- Winner: Sembcorp Green Infra Ltd (Kaushalya)
- Runner Up: Capgemini Technology Services India Ltd (LEAP)
Healthcare
- Winner (Large Project): United Way Mumbai (Fight Against Covid-19)
- Winner (Mega Enterprise): Hindalco Industries Ltd, Renukoot (Arogya)
- Special Jury Recognitions: Ambuja Cement Foundation (Farakka), SBI Foundation, BALCO
Reducing Child Mortality & Improving Maternal Health
- Special Jury Recognition: MSD for Mothers (Manyata)
Empowering the Rural Population
Winners:
- Gramin Vikas Trust
- Solidaridad Regional Expertise Centre
- BALCO – Chhattisgarh
Promoting Gender Equality & Women Empowerment
- Winner (Large Enterprise): TRL Krosaki Refractories Ltd
- Winners & Recognitions: Ambuja Cement Foundation, Tata Power Delhi Distribution Ltd, Bridgestone India Ltd, Centre for Catalysing Change
Environment Sustainability
- Winner: ITC Limited – PSPD (ITC WOW)
- Runner Up: Sembcorp Green Infra Ltd
Clean Water & Sanitation
- Winner: Aga Khan Foundation
- Special Jury Recognition: CESC Ltd (Nirmal Sankalp)
Eradicating Hunger & Poverty
- Winner (Mega Enterprise): Hindalco Industries Ltd, Renukoot (Unnati)
- Special Jury Recognitions: Action for Social Advancement, Feeding India by Zomato, UAL Industries Ltd
Livelihood & Community Development (Other Categories)
Winners & Runner Ups:
- Ambuja Cement Foundation – Farakka Unit
- Indian Tea Association
- Trustea Sustainable Tea Foundation
- Anudip Foundation
- Plan India
- Gramin Vikas Trust (Farmers Income Enhancement)
Special Appreciation Certificates
Awarded to Transform Schools – People for Action, UltraTech Cement (Birla White), SBI General Insurance, Bridgestone India, UAL Industries Ltd, Birla Corporation Ltd, and others.
Awards Ceremony
The ICC Social Impact Awards have become a benchmark among awards for CSR, CSR award programmes, and social work awards in India.
They help organisations learn, collaborate, and improve. Each year shows a measurable rise in project quality and innovation.
Consultivo contributes to this growth by enabling evidence-based evaluations through its solutions in impact assessment CSR, impact assessment agency India, CSR consulting services, and CSR report development.
The 4th ICC Social Impact Awards 2022 celebrated India’s most committed organisations working to create real change.
As a trusted knowledge partner in the space of national CSR awards, Consultivo remains dedicated to strengthening CSR practice through research, assessments, and thought leadership.
Solution Areas
Request for award application
Call for Participation
Apply Now for the ICC Social Impact Awards 2026
This is your opportunity to be recognised at a national platform for your commitment to social good.
If your CSR project creates change, if your organisation invests in sustainable development, or if you are driving transformative social work – this is the platform to showcase your impact.
Submit your application today. A chance to get recognised as an organisation who shapes a better tomorrow.
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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