Armed forces veterans, war widows and their children were among those who received the least amount of CSR funds in FY15 The last two weeks have seen raging debates on nationalism, some of which included conversations about soldiers and the nation’s duty towards them. While the general public, media and political leaders continue the debate …
Corporate Social Responsibility is a growing part of companies around the world, but should businesses have any responsibility to engage in social issues in the first place? Good quick lesson on how CSR is affecting today’s business world. It’s important for companies to actually make a difference and be more sustainable, whether it is or …
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Are Corporate Social Responsibility funds realizing and achieving sustainable social change to benefit the underserved? The answers are mixed. By definition, a budget is made within constraints posed by revenues. But it can create a framework that encourages others to step in where the exchequer can’t.
There are two fundamental business cases for CSR: an intrinsic one and an extrinsic one. The intrinsic one involves the pursuit of sustainability for its own sake; the extrinsic one involves the pursuit of sustainability for financial gain – a means to an end. Either way, the embrace of sustainability gets us to the same …
New Evidence Bolsters Claims of Connectivity Between CSR and Market Caps Read More »
The reporting of corporate social responsibility (CSR) spending is growing faster in India than anywhere else in the world. After the new Companies Act made it mandatory for companies with a net worth of Rs 500 crore or with annual turnover of Rs 1,000 crore to spend under CSR, India’s total CSR reporting increased by …
India leads in CSR spending, IT firms contribute 13% Read More »
