CSR Impact Assessment as a Tool for Measuring Sustainable Development Outcomes
India’s CSR landscape is increasingly aligned with sustainable development goals. To measure these outcomes effectively, CSR impact assessment has become a critical tool for corporates, policymakers, and development partners. A rigorous impact assessment ensures that CSR initiatives contribute to long-term social and environmental sustainability. What Makes CSR Impact Assessment Different Unlike output-based evaluations, CSR impact assessment focuses on: Outcome-level change Beneficiary experiences Community-level transformation Sustainability and scalability This makes impact assessment essential for understanding true social value. Importance of CSR Impact Assessment Strengthening Governance A credible impact assessment enhances CSR governance and oversight. Aligning CSR with SDGs Many CSR initiatives target SDGs. CSR impact assessment helps measure alignment and contribution. Learning and Innovation Findings from impact assessment promote adaptive learning and innovation. ...