Conference Overview
Today, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Sustainability have evolved far beyond traditional philanthropy—they are now strategic imperatives driving long-term business resilience, stakeholder trust, and inclusive growth. As organizations increasingly embrace purpose-driven leadership, ESG integration, and sustainable innovation, businesses are redefining success by creating measurable social, environmental, and economic impact.
The convergence of CSR and Sustainability is shaping a new era of responsible corporate leadership. Organizations aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are leading transformative initiatives across education, healthcare, climate action, community development, diversity & inclusion, rural empowerment, and sustainable livelihoods—creating scalable impact that extends far beyond business boundaries.
The 8th Edition Bharat CSR & Sustainability Conclave & Awards 2026, scheduled in New Delhi, is a premier platform dedicated to recognizing and accelerating this movement of responsible growth and sustainable transformation. The conclave will bring together leading CSR heads, sustainability leaders, policymakers, ESG experts, social innovators, NGOs, foundations, and industry visionaries from across the country.
Through engaging keynote sessions, high-impact panel discussions, thought leadership conversations, and prestigious award recognitions, the conclave aims to foster meaningful dialogue around responsible business practices, measurable impact strategies, sustainable innovation, and collaborative partnerships for nation-building.
Join us in Bengaluru as we celebrate organizations and leaders who are driving positive change, redefining corporate responsibility, and building a more sustainable and inclusive future for India.
Our Partners
The organizations powering this event forward
Who Should Attend
Decision-makers and change agents shaping responsible business across India
Chief Executive Officer
Chief Sustainability Officer
Chief Communications Officer
Chief Social Responsibility
Chief Human Resource Officer
Prof. Abhishek Ranjan
CIO, KindKart | Professor of Practice | Chair, CSR & Sustainability – ASSOCHAM South India | CSR Advisor, FKCCI | Consulting Editor, HR Vista | Joint Secretary, UNGC (2025–26)
Our Speakers
Voices leading the conversation on sustainability, ESG and responsible business
Haridas S P Acharya
Global Practice Head / Director-Engineering Design Services| Sustainability| Industrial Metaverse|
Wipro
Swastika Mukherjee
Head of Strategy, Sustainability, Communication and Marketing India
Kennametal
Sectors
MANUFACTURING
AUTOMOBILE
FMCG
NGO
Pharmaceuticals/Healthcare
IT
Retail/Ecommerce
BFSI
Infrastructure Real-estate
Key Themes to be Addressed
Reimagining CSR in India:
Policy, Practice & Progress
Sustainability as Strategy:
Key Drivers & Disruptors
Digital Transformation in CSR:
Enhancing Scale & Impact
Aligning CSR with the SDGs:
From Intent to Implementation
Compliance to Commitment:
The New Face of CSR Regulations
Fostering Entrepreneurship & Skilling
for a Better Bharat
Scaling Impact through
Public-Private Partnerships
Leadership Roundtable:
Purpose-Driven Business in Action
Measuring What Matters:
Impact Assessment & Transparency
Legal Lens: Navigating CSR
Compliance & Reporting
Why You Should Attend?
Be Inspired by Visionary Leaders
Hear from pioneering voices in CSR and sustainability who are driving purpose-led change and shaping the future of responsible business in Bharat.
Gain Actionable Insights
Discover innovative initiatives, learn from real-world success stories, and understand how to align your CSR efforts with national goals and SDG targets.
Engage in Impactful Dialogues
Participate in high-impact panel discussions and solution-focused sessions featuring CSR changemakers, strategists, and sustainability leaders tackling India's most pressing social and environmental challenges.
Network with Purpose
Connect with a powerful community of CSR professionals, NGOs, policy advocates, and industry experts to exchange ideas, form collaborations, and drive collective action.
Champion Skilling & Entrepreneurship
Explore how corporate skilling initiatives are empowering communities, bridging employment gaps, and contributing to an Atmanirbhar Bharat.
Why Sponsor?
Position Your Brand as a CSR Leader
Build Credibility and Brand Visibility
Host One-on-One Meetings at Your Booth
Individual Leadership Awards
CSR Excellence Award
Best CSR Leader of the Year
Strategic CSR Leader of the Year
Young Change Maker of the Year
CSR Health System Strengthening Project
Promising CSR Leader of the Year
Health Focused NGO
Sustainability Leader of the Year
Best CSR Impact Maker of the Year
Social Impact Business Leader of the Year
Change Maker 10 of the Year
Best Newcomer to CSR
CSR Author Award
Young CSR Leader Award
CEO of the Year
Lifetime Achievement Award
Women CSR Leader Award
Social Impact Champion of the Year
Young Champion in NGO
Social Innovator of the Year
Corporate Awards
CSR Health Project of the Year
Best CSR Project in Women & Child Welfare
Best CSR in Employee Volunteering
Best CSR Initiative in Banking Sector
Best CSR Initiative in Insurance Sector
Best CSR Initiative in Food Sector
CSR Health System Strengthening Project – Strategic
Best Workplace CSR Practice Award
Promising CSR Project of the Year
Strategic CSR Project of the Year
Best CSR Reporting Method of the Year
Best Sustainability Project of the Year
Best Use of Technology in CSR Project
Best CSR in Environmental Impact
Best CSR in Community Engagement
Best CSR in Disaster Response
CSR Nutritional Awareness Project
CSR Plantation Drive
CSR Waste Management Program
CSR Environmental Sustainability Project
CSR Clean Energy Project
CSR Sustainable Livelihood Project
CSR Clean Air Project (Urban)
CSR E-Waste Recycle Project
CSR Environment Protection Awareness Project
CSR Swachh Bharat Project
CSR Sports Promotion Project
CSR Urban Green Spaces Project
CSR Public Infrastructure Project
Best NGO Empowering Education
Best NGO Empowering Specially Abled & Old Age
Best Empowering Women & Girls
Best NGO of the Year in CSR Implementation
Sustainability Supply Chain Award
Profit with Purpose Award
Sustainability Excellence Award
Sustainability Technology Award
CSR Team of the Year
Best Workplace & HR Practices
CSR Accounting for Climate Change
Best COVID-19 Software Solution
Best Newcomer to CSR
Best-in-Class Safety Innovation Company of the Year
Most Innovative Technology Safety & Sustainability Company
Best Health & Safety in Manufacturing
Best-in-Class HSE Visibility
Green Safety and Sustainability Company of the Year
Best-in-Class Safety Environment Sustainable Company of the Year
CSR Initiative in Future Talent Development
Excellence in Skilling & Employability through CSR
Outstanding Contribution to Youth Empowerment & Education
CSR Award for Nurturing Future Workforce
Leadership in CSR-driven Talent Development
Innovation in Education & Future Skills through CSR
CSR Excellence in Building Next-Gen Talent
Best CSR Initiative in Vocational Training & Skilling
CSR Impact Award for Future Leaders Development
CSR Leadership in Safe & Sustainable Mobility Infrastructure
CSR Contribution to Responsible Infrastructure Management
CSR Impact in Road Safety & Sustainable Transportation
CSR Excellence in Infrastructure Sustainability & Operations
CSR Excellence in Sustainable Infrastructure Development
CSR Leadership in Green & Climate-Resilient Assets
CSR Impact in Environmental Stewardship & Resource Efficiency
CSR Excellence in Low-Carbon Built Environment
SAFE Society
Established in 2005, SAFE Society is a grassroots development organization advancing rights, dignity, empowerment and sustainable livelihoods for women, children and communities — reaching 47,500+ women, 17,000+ children and 70,000+ community members across multiple states.
It works across child rights, women's empowerment, artisan livelihoods, skill development and financial literacy through initiatives like SHWET (Chikankari artisan livelihoods), SAMARTH (entrepreneurship and market linkages) and SAMAGAM (a convergence platform it anchors as Secretariat).
It also strengthens Anganwadi Centres and early childhood development, and holds Special Consultative Status with UN ECOSOC alongside leadership of the Uttar Pradesh chapter of NACG-EVAC.
Diya Ghar
Diya Ghar is a nonprofit organisation founded in 2016 to provide children of migrant workers with access to quality early childhood care, education and holistic development. What began with just five children has grown into an organisation reaching 1,500+ children every day across Bengaluru and Chennai through community-based Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) centres.
Diya Ghar's Montessori-based approach supports children aged 2–6 years in a safe and nurturing learning environment, while addressing their wider developmental needs through nutritious meals, healthcare, childcare and social-emotional support. The organisation also facilitates children's transition to formal schooling through school-readiness initiatives and an After School Programme for alumni.
Since its inception, Diya Ghar has supported more than 8,000 children, with 1,000+ children successfully transitioning to formal schooling. Today, the organisation serves 1,500+ children across 23 centres in Bengaluru and 6 centres in Chennai, working closely with migrant communities, schools and other stakeholders to strengthen educational outcomes.
Building on this foundation, Diya Ghar aims to reach 5,000 children every day, ensuring that more children from migrant families have the opportunity to learn, thrive and build a strong foundation for their future.
SuViAn Advisory & Systems
SuViAn Advisory & Systems helps organizations transform risk into resilience and performance by integrating systems, strengthening leadership and enabling better decisions.
It provides practical solutions across Governance & Compliance, Risk Intelligence, HSE & Safety, Operational Excellence, Leadership Development, Sustainability & ESG, and Performance Management — helping organizations build safer workplaces, stronger systems and sustainable growth.
Its focus is simple: turning challenges into capability, risk into resilience, and intent into measurable impact.
SkoolBeep
SkoolBeep is a leading EdTech company transforming classroom experiences across India — working with 1,500+ schools and reaching over 6 lakh students by combining technology, content and pedagogy to create engaging, effective learning environments.
It is deeply focused on digitizing government and low-income schools through its flagship 3-year Classroom Digitization Initiative — interactive digital panels with OEM warranty, syllabus-aligned vernacular content, an AI-powered assistant for teachers, teacher training and continuous academic support.
The platform also enables personalised adaptive learning, and SkoolBeep partners with CSR leaders and NGOs across 8 states, with 200+ smart classrooms already deployed in government schools.
Experifun Educational Solutions
Experifun is a social enterprise transforming STEM/Tinkering education through technology-enabled, hands-on and experiential learning — partnering with corporates, schools and implementation organizations to strengthen STEM infrastructure, teacher capacity and student outcomes in underserved communities.
Its programs have reached 500,000+ students across 3,000+ schools in 21 states, with 1,500+ STEM/Tinkering labs established and 10,000+ teachers trained — delivered across 10 languages with an average 14% improvement in learning outcomes. Solutions span STEM Labs, Tinkering & Robotics, ICT-enabled classrooms, Teacher Capacity Building and digital learning support.
Experifun is ISO 9001:2015 certified and supported by global education-focused organizations including the Pearson Affordable Learning Fund and Village Capital, working with CSR partners on scalable interventions aligned with NEP 2020.
Eco365
Eco365 is India's premier manufacturer of compostable packaging materials, made from renewable resources like corn, potato and tapioca starches, cellulose, soy protein and lactic acid — decomposing into CO2, water and biomass within 60 to 180 days, meeting IS 17088, EN13432 and ASTM D6400 standards.
Its products are certified by CIPET and approved by CPCB under India's Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016, and Eco365 is India's first GreenPro certified compostable product manufacturer, certified by KSPCB. The packaging is used across garment, grocery, hardware, electronic, fresh produce, shopping bag and industrial applications.
Since 2010, Eco365 has worked to conserve water and energy, reduce waste and promote eco-friendly, self-sufficient practices for businesses and individuals.
Padcare Labs
Padcare provides menstrual hygiene management for organizations aiming for zero landfilling and reduced carbon emissions — ensuring safe, hygienic disposal of sanitary pads and dignified working conditions for housekeeping and waste staff, eliminating manual handling.
Its patented 5D chemo-mechanical technology recycles used sanitary pads, separating them into wood pulp and plastic for different recyclers — the pulp is used to make paper and packaging products like stationery, with exploration underway in chemical and textile applications, while the plastic is turned into paver blocks and plastic granules.
Saroj Chandrakant Dube Foundation
Established in 2012 and headquartered in Palghar, Maharashtra, SCDF is a non-profit committed to sustainable social impact across Social Development, Healthcare and Education — empowering communities through initiatives that improve access to education, promote health and well-being, and support inclusive social progress.
Through grassroots engagement, awareness programs and collaborative efforts, SCDF addresses key community challenges while fostering long-term development, guided by values of compassion, responsibility and sustainability.
Global Leaders Insights
Global Leaders Insights magazine is an unbiased platform dedicated to commemorating and empowering leaders, entrepreneurs and achievers who are breaking barriers and forging their own paths in setting leadership benchmarks.
Its mission is to amplify the voices of leaders — from business, social, technology and education fronts — by sharing inspiring stories of success, perseverance and innovation. The magazine believes in the power of storytelling to make a meaningful impact by highlighting the achievements of those who are not only excelling in their fields but also reshaping the overall leadership vigor.
NewsPatrolling
NewsPatrolling.com is a dynamic and diversified news platform that brings readers the latest and most relevant updates from across India and around the world — covering politics, business, lifestyle, health, technology, sports and entertainment for a broad audience with varied interests.
What sets NewsPatrolling.com apart is its commitment to providing a voice to emerging talent and ideas, welcoming guest posts, startup stories and press releases — making it a trusted source for information in India's ever-evolving digital media landscape.
Asia Business Outlook
Asia Business Outlook is a business magazine providing a comprehensive outlook on Asia's industrial landscape, with a constant focus on the region's thriving business environment, catering to C-level executives across diverse sectors who seek valuable insights to navigate the dynamic Asian market.
Today, Asia Business Outlook has become the go-to business magazine for C-level executives from varied sectors across Asia, offering expert analysis and a panoramic view of strategies employed by business leaders in their respective sectors.
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