CSR spending in India reached a landmark Rs. 34,000 crores in FY 2023–24, a figure that signals growing corporate commitment, but also raises a deeper question: how can companies balance business priorities with the needs of vulnerable communities? Sourav Roy, CEO of Tata Steel Foundation, joins Rathish Balakrishnan to discuss what it would take for companies to apply the same rigour to CSR as they do to other aspects of their business.
They explore
– Ways to engage in genuine dialogue with communities, listening to what they say and what they don’t
– How to tap into Eastern India’s full potential through CSR
– The critical importance of CSR managers and the need for skill-building for future generations
Tune in to the enriching conversation!
Key topics covered:
1. Evolution of CSR thinking over the last decade and the biggest impacts of the law
2. Why social sector skills are technical skills
3. Reimagining impact as a lever, rather than a pipe
4. Learning from the alternate intelligence frameworks of communities
5. The importance of a shared vocabulary between corporates and communities
6. Skills and capabilities needed in CSR teams & managers
7. The role of implementation partners & what companies are best suited to do as impact-partners
8. Unlocking the potential of Eastern India through philanthropy
9. Sourav’s future roadmap for those aspiring to be CSR leaders
