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CSR And Sustainability
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and sustainability have assumed significance now more than ever due to growing socio-economic inequities, escalating threats to the environment, and the financial and ethical crises that affect global corporations. This has led to businesses, investors, policymakers and other stakeholders increasingly recognising the need for sustainable development models that balance economic growth with social responsibility and environmental consciousness. They are emerging as cornerstones of corporate strategy worldwide, driving a transformative shift in how businesses operate.
Organisations are re-evaluating their roles beyond mere profit generation by integrating environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations into every facet of their operations. This approach encourages innovation in green technologies, ethical supply chain management and community development, while also mitigating long-term risks.
At Thought Arbitrage, our research focuses on frameworks, industry best practices and global standards that shape CSR and sustainability initiatives. We aim to provide policymakers, corporate leaders and other key stakeholders with actionable insights that help them adopt responsible business strategies that drive growth and contribute to long-term sustainability.
Over the years our research in this domain has included evaluation of policy and regulatory frameworks, studying ESG and sustainability reporting trends and benchmarking based on reporting and/or other sustainability standards, etc.
Our research is guided by the belief that managing sustainability-related risks is not just about adhering to mandates but is about creating climate and environment resilient policies, stakeholder driven initiatives, enhancing corporate reputation and securing long-term profitability.
Some of our works are listed here with links for easy reference:
*Sustainability Reporting Practices and Trends in India (also published in The CSR International Research Compendium, Volume I – Governance, UK, 2015)
Link: https://tari.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/1344232124Sustainability-Reporting-Practices-and-Trends-in-India-20121.pdf*Sustainability Reporting at Crossroads: Reporting Trends Survey 2012 in collaboration with Utopies, French consulting firm.
Link: https://tari.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Reporting-Trends-Survey-2012.pdf*Power to the Planet: Sustainability Disclosures by the Indian Power Sector in collaboration with The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI).
Link: https://tari.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/1359542445power-sector-report-final-260113.pdf*Sustainable Strategy Document for Power Finance Corporation Ltd (PFC)
*Impact Assessment of Sustainability & CSR Projects, NTPC – Rihand
Our latest book “CSR in India Steering Business toward Social Change” is a contribution to the effort to reduce some of the nebulousness that characterises CSR and bridge the gap in systemic formality between CSR and other disciplines.