Impact Assessment of CSR Projects
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Project Impact Assessment In line with MCA & Companies (CSR Policy) Amendment Rules Requirements
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Impact Assessment of CSR Projects – Meeting MCA and Companies (CSR Policy) Amendment Rules Requirements
Consultivo is an independent CSR, sustainability and ESG consultant.
25+ Thematic Areas
as an independent CSR Impact Assessor, we have worked with
15,00,000+ Beneficiaries
we have covered in our research and analysis for CSR
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100000+ Stakeholders
we have covered through interactions, interviews, FGD, KII etc. to understand their expectations and perceptions.
400+ CSR Projects
we have completed till now across 22 states of India
30+ Languages
we use to communicate with the beneficiaries and other stakeholders for these CSR projects.
15+ Industy Sectors
trusted us for conducting these CSR Impact Assessments.
Independent Impact Assessment of CSR Projects
Independent CSR Impact Assessment Consultant | Consultivo is a leading Independent Third Party Impact Consulting Firm, based in India. Use our decades-long expertise in Social Impact Consultancy and Impact Assessment of your Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives or Impact Investment project life cycles.
Our CSR Impact Assessment Reports bring insights into your CSR or Development projects without bias.
We understand the community in terms of social, environmental and economic changes – working across 22+ states in India and projects on different thematic areas.
In India, as per Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Amendment Rules 2021, impact assessments of CSR projects are mandatory above a specified threshold. Get compliant!
Consultivo has adopted global methodologies of Social Return on Investment evaluation and benchmarked the unique process of quantified impact assessment with many Indian projects.
- A unique end-to-end solution customised to your existing system and need
- In line with statutory requirements, national and international standards, guidelines and industry best practices
- Industry experienced practical and competent consulting team
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ImpactMap is a proprietary model and tool which accommodates both qualitative and quantitative inputs for further analysis and interpretation for Impact Assessment of CSR Projects. ImpactMap is based on Theory of Change Framework.
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This internationally reputed company is a leading FMCG player with a global presence. They have more than 20 ongoing CSR projects across India.
We started with the defined objectives and scope of the assessment, including the social, environmental, and economic impacts to be evaluated and the stakeholders to be included.
We collected data through various methods, such as surveys, interviews, FGDs and site visits.
Finally, we analysed the data to evaluate the effectiveness of the CSR initiatives and identify areas for improvement, and prepared the independent CSR Impact Assessment Report for communicating the results to stakeholders to ensure transparency and accountability.
Relevant Standards and Protocols used:
Consultivo ImpactMap, National Guidelines on Responsible Business Conduct (NGRBC), ISO 26000, Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards, SDG Guidelines, Theory of Change (ToC), Good Industry Practices
Industry
FMCG
Multiple Locations across Indian States
20+ Major CSR Projects
Thematic Areas
Livelihood Promotion, Skills Development
Healthcare
Women Empowerment
Environment
Water and Sanitation
The internationally reputed company is a leading FMCG player with global presence. They have more than 20 ongoing CSR projects across India.
We started with the defined objectives and scope of the assessment, including the social, environmental, and economic impacts to be evaluated and the stakeholders to be included.
We collected data through various methods, such as surveys, interviews, FGDs and site visits.
Finally, we analyzed the data to evaluate the effectiveness of the CSR initiatives, conducted impact assessment in CSR, identify areas for improvement, and prepared the independent CSR Impact Assessment Report for communicating the results to stakeholders to ensure transparency and accountability.
Relevant Standards and Protocols used:
Consultivo ImpactMap, National Guidelines on Responsible Business Conduct (NGRBC), ISO 26000, Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards, SDG Guidelines, Theory of Change (ToC), Good Industry Practices
Industry
FMCG
Multiple Locations across Indian States
20+ Major CSR Projects
Thematic Areas
Livelihood Promotion, Skills Development
Healthcare
Women Empowerment
Environment
Water and Sanitation
The organisation is a leader in packaged power technology and has been one of India’s most reliable brands for more than seven decades.
First, the objectives and scope of the assessment were defined, which included identifying relevant stakeholders, evaluating the social, environmental, and economic impacts, impact assessment in CSR projects to be specific.
Next, data was collected through various means, including surveys, interviews, focus group discussions, and site visits.
Finally, the data was analysed to assess the effectiveness of CSR initiatives, pinpoint areas for improvement, and develop an independent CSR Impact Assessment Report, which was communicated to stakeholders for transparency and accountability purposes.
Relevant Standards and Protocols used:
Consultivo ImpactMap, National Guidelines on Responsible Business Conduct (NGRBC), ISO 26000, Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards, SDG Guidelines, Theory of Change (ToC), Good Industry Practices
Industry
Engineering and Automobile
30+ CSR Projects spread across 10 states of India
Thematic Areas
Environment, basic education, health, women empowerment and community development
Livelihood Promotion, Skills Development
Healthcare
Women Empowerment
Environment
Water and Sanitation
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Some more answers to your questions – FAQ
CSR Impact Assessment is a particular type of Social Impact Assessment. It is a systematic evaluation process based on statistical data sampling and on-field impact evaluation. It measures the effectiveness of CSR projects and evaluates to what extent objectives are met.
By conducting impact assessments, companies can identify the areas where they are making a positive impact and where they need to improve their CSR initiatives. This enables them to better align their CSR projects with their business goals and improve their overall performance.
CSR Impact Assessment can be measured on multiple dimensions arising due to the implementation of CSR projects. These dimensions can include social, economic and environmental issues like livelihood, health, education, culture, heritage, lifestyle, quality of life, community impacts, and many others.
For certain projects, impacts on people can be by far the most important consideration.
In our social impact consulting process, we use a structured CSR Impact Assessment Framework – Theory of Change and Logframe approach to evaluate the impacts on individuals and communities, and to mitigate the adverse effects and enhance the positive effects.
The social impact of any development project or responsible investment changes with the life cycle of the project i.e during pre-comissioning, commissioning, operation and closure.
Social Impact Consulting
Consultivo being a Social Impact Consulting Firm and CSR Impact Assessment Agency in India, provides complete range of customised services in the field of CSR Impact Assessment, Social Impact Assessment & Study and SROI Consulting.
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Evaluating the impact of CSR projects is important because it helps organisations not only meet regulatory requirements, but also understand how well their programs are working.
CSR Impact Assessment helps in:
- Mapping of the stakeholders, their issues & concerns and the priorities
- Defining the complete (potential) impact intensity. Thus, building more confidence among the investor & the project proponent
- Taking corrective action & mitigating the negative social impacts, minimising the risks
- Managing the stakeholders & drawing engagement plans based on the same
- Ensuring successful implementation of the project by gaining the trust & confidence of the community & stakeholders
- In India, it helps meeting MCA (Ministry of Corporate Affairs) regulatory compliance for certain projects.
CSR Impact Consulting
Consultivo is a leading CSR impact assessment agency and consultancy firm in India providing end-to-end solutions for CSR Impact Assessment.
Social Impact Consulting Process
Generally, the steps for conducting Social Impact Assessment are:
Planning Stage
- Identification of stakeholders’ groups and communities impacted by the project
- Collection of baseline data covering key social issues of the impacted communities such as community history, indigenous communities, culture and key events that have shaped economic and social development, key industries presently and in the past (if relevant); pressures or vulnerabilities experienced by these industry sectors
- Consideration of government legislation and policies that complement the mitigation measures for social impacts that are directly related to the project.
Execution Stage
- Gather information, including a description of how the communities of interest were engaged
- Identify potential direct social impacts and prediction of the significance of any impacts and duration and extent of each impact.
- List proposed mitigation measures
- Describe the monitoring framework that informs stakeholders on the progress of implementing mitigation measures and overall project implementations.
Consultivo being a leading CSR impact assessment agency, customises the impact measurement framework to the customers’ need and purpose.
The methods and steps also vary based on the requirements.
The applicability of impact assessment of CSR projects is crucial as it helps organisations to ensure that their CSR efforts are effective and making a positive impact. It enables companies to identify areas where they are making a positive impact and areas where they need to improve their CSR initiatives.
CSR Impact Assessment is a third-party independent service for defining the realised or potential impacts of any project or initiative. It is expected to be unbiased and in line with national & international codes, standards and guidelines. Generally, the scope of a third party Social Impact Consulting in India is applicable for
- Impact Assessment CSR Projects and initiatives
- Impact investment projects
- Development projects
We are one of the foremost CSR and Social Impact Consulting Firms in India.
Consultivo, being an independent third party CSR Impact Measurement Consultant firm, provides sector specific solutions to measure and monitor tangible impacts.
Social Return on Investment or SROI is a method of accounting for value creation, primarily social or sustainable development value. SROI enables organisations to measure how much change is being created by tracking relevant social, environmental, and economic outcomes.
Consultivo, being one of the independent third party Social Impact consultant firms in India, provides a independent SROI Assessment and Social Impact Consulting In India and its neighbouring countries.
Consultivo is an independent Sustainability and ESG Consulting firm, helping you to manage your evolving ESG and Sustainability Risks, as well as Corporate Social Responsibility requirements effectively.
Apart from CSR Consultancy activities, we offer a full range of solutions in the areas of ESG Consulting, Corporate Sustainability Reporting, Social Survey, Environmental Consultancies, Ethical Supply Chain Management, Safety Consulting, Business and Human Rights Consulting through audit, advisory, research and training practices.
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