CSR Strategy & Social Sustainability

CSR Strategy & Social Sustainability

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and social sustainability are no longer peripheral activities—they are central to business credibility, investor confidence, and community trust. At Social Stewards Pathfinders Pvt Ltd, we help organizations move beyond compliance-driven CSR to create strategies that are purposeful (aligned and material to business), measurable (in creating social capital), and sustainable (in building trust and transferring ownership to the beneficiaries).

  • CSR Law Compliance & Strategic Alignment
    Advisory on compliance with Indian Companies Act Section 135, CSR Rules, and Schedule VII activities. We ensure CSR spends are legally compliant, aligned with sectoral impacts, national priorities, and materially relevant to business risks/impacts/goals.
  • Integration with Global Frameworks
    Embedding CSR and sustainability within broader frameworks such as the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), ISO 26000 Guidance on Social Responsibility, and Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) standards. This positions organizations for global recognition and investor confidence.
  • Implementation Support & Partnerships
    Beyond strategy, we act as implementation partners—supporting project rollout, partner selection (NGOs, social enterprises), monitoring systems, and field-based oversight. This ensures CSR projects are delivered effectively and not reduced to token compliance.
  • Impact Assessment & Reporting
    Developing Social Return on Investment (SROI) models, IRECS Framework, baseline and endline studies, and third-party impact assessments. We also support Business Responsibility and Sustainability Reporting (BRSR), ESG disclosures, and sustainability reports that are audit-ready and investor-facing.
ESG & EHS Advisory

ESG & EHS Advisory

Integrated ESG and EHS solutions that are both strategic and actionable, aligned with global frameworks.
Resettlement & Rehabilitation

Resettlement & Rehabilitation

Social Impact Assessments, Resettlement Action Plans, and Livelihood Restoration Programs.
Labour Compliance

Labour Compliance

Alignment with statutory requirements and international labour standards across operations and supply chains

Indigenous Peoples Protection

Respecting Indigenous Peoples rights and safeguarding cultural heritage in development projects.
Stakeholder Engagement

Stakeholder Engagement

Building trust, transparency, and accountability through effective engagement and grievance management.

CSR Strategy

Moving beyond compliance-driven CSR to create strategies that are purposeful, measurable, and sustainable.
Training

Training

Moving beyond compliance-driven CSR to create strategies that are purposeful, measurable, and sustainable.

Research & Publications

Knowledge creation and dissemination that influences policy, strengthens practice, and inspires action.