Celebrating the Beginning of a New Era in Social Impact Awards
The ICC Social Impact Awards 2019, the very first edition of ICC’s awards for CSR, marked a significant milestone in India’s CSR and sustainability landscape. Held on 11 January 2019 at The Park Hotel, Kolkata, the event brought together leading organisations, CSR professionals, foundations, NGOs and implementing agencies committed to meaningful social development.
Consultivo served as the Knowledge Partner, conceptualising and designing the entire framework of this prestigious programme—setting the foundation for what is today one of India’s most respected social impact awards.
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How Consultivo Shaped the First Edition of Awards for CSR
A Rigorous, Ethical and Industry-Focused Awards Framework
As Knowledge Partner, Consultivo played a pivotal role in establishing a transparent, credible and industry-driven methodology for these corporate social responsibility awards.
Consultivo designed:
- The major thematic areawise categories
- Types and categories of participating organisations
- Data and documentation requirements from applicants
- A scientific, multi-layered evaluation methodology
- Ethical guardrails ensuring independent, unbiased decisions
- Sub-processes grounded in baseline assessment for CSR projects, community need assessment, and evidence-based evaluation
This approach balanced industry realities with a forward-looking objective: to raise the bar of CSR quality and impact through learning, benchmarking and recognition.
A Platform for Collaboration and Learning Awards for CSR Designed to Strengthen India’s Social & Sustainability Agenda
The first edition of these CSR awards in India offered more than recognition—it created a platform for knowledge exchange, strategic dialogues and multi-stakeholder engagement.
The interactive session “Creating Partnerships for Sustainability”, chaired by Saikat Basu, CEO & Chief Mentor, Consultivo, was a highlight of the event.
Conversations That Mattered
Speakers and panellists discussed:
- Collaborative models in CSR
- Business incentives for partnership
- Leadership in social investment
- Linking CSR project design with long-term sustainability
- Importance of clear outcomes, governance and shared vision
These discussions reinforced the need for evidence-backed decisions, impact assessment of CSR projects, and deeper engagement with communities.
Launch of the First ICC–Consultivo Knowledge Report
Doing Well by Doing Good – Mapping the CSR Space in India
At this inaugural edition of the awards for CSR, ICC and Consultivo launched their first knowledge report:
DOING WELL BY DOING GOOD – Mapping the CSR Space in India.
The report provided insights into early CSR trends, organisational practices, and implementation challenges.
It highlighted the importance of strong governance, structured planning, CSR report communication, and robust evaluation practices supported by data.
Celebrating CSR Awards India – 2019 Winners
The first edition attracted 35+ organisations showcasing 50 innovative social work projects across themes such as education, skill development, environment, clean energy, healthcare and rural development.
These awards for social work in India acknowledged organisations that demonstrated accountability, inclusion and measurable results—aligned with impact assessment CSR standards and community needs.
The Purpose Behind the Awards for CSR
The 2019 edition set the foundation for:
- Encouraging organisations to adopt CSR best practices
- Stimulating innovation in CSR project design
- Improving transparency through strong documentation
- Driving sector-wide improvements in CSR project impact
- Validating efforts through a trusted, independent, third-party Knowledge Partner
The awards strengthened India’s growing culture of sustainable, responsible and socially inclusive business.
A Transformational First Step for the Indian CSR Awards Landscape
The ICC Social Impact Awards 2019 established a benchmark for India’s CSR awards—combining knowledge leadership, industry needs and ethical evaluation.
The initiative helped corporates, foundations, NGOs and implementing agencies understand the importance of impact assessment agency India, structured processes, and high-quality project execution.
This inaugural edition continues to inspire collaborative CSR practices and set higher standards for future awards for CSR across the country.
Celebrating Excellence in Corporate Social Responsibility
Congratulations to all the organisations recognised in the first edition of the ICC Social Impact Awards. Their commitment to social investment, sustainability and responsible business reflects the true spirit of creating long-term community value.
The diversity of winning projects demonstrates the breadth of CSR interventions across India and the dedication of companies towards meaningful social change.
Mega Enterprise
Winner: NMDC Ltd.
Large Enterprise
Special Jury Recognition: Skipper Ltd.
Small & Medium Enterprise
Winner: Astarc Group (Kishore Musale Charitable Trust)
Special Jury Recognition: Infinity Infotech Parks Ltd.
Mega Enterprise
Winner: Dalmia Bharat Limited
Environment Sustainability
Mega Enterprise
Winner: ITC Ltd.
Large Enterprise
Winner: Tetra Pak India Pvt Ltd
Special Jury Recognition: Arohan Financial Services Ltd., Magma Fincorp Ltd.
Small & Medium Enterprise
Winner: UAL Bengal
Mega Enterprise
Winner: Capgemini Technology Services India Limited
Reducing Child Mortality & Improving Maternal Health
Large Enterprise
Special Jury Recognition: CESC Ltd.
Small & Medium Enterprise
Winner: Amalgamated Plantations Pvt Ltd.
Mega Enterprise
Winner: Aditya Birla Fashion & Retail Ltd.
Large Enterprise
Winner: Hindalco Industries Ltd. – Birla Copper Unit
Special Jury Recognition: Technip FMC India Ltd.
Solution Areas
Request for award application
Call for Participation
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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.
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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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