From companies to communities: How CSR can be a force of good

Episode 9 | Season 4

Host: Rathish Balakrishnan, Co-Founder & Managing Partner, Sattva Consulting

Guest: Sourav Roy, CEO, Tata Steel Foundation

As India’s CSR capital scales to an estimated ₹34,000 Crore, the sector stands at a historic crossroads. The conversation has turned to encompass the professionalisation of philanthropy and the technical rigour required to solve structural challenges.

In this episode, we are joined by Sourav Roy, CEO of the Tata Steel Foundation. Sourav shares a masterclass in shifting the development narrative from "needs-based" distribution to systemic transformation.

Gear up for a host of insights:

• Creating impact is a technical skill, a truth that CSR Managers embody as they balance multi-thematic expertise, programme management, community engagement, finance tracking and more.

  
  

• The need for a "bridge vocabulary" – developing a shared language is crucial to translate complex community realities into evidence-based corporate strategy.

  
  

• Unlocking the potential of the East through CSR. The time has come to address capital gaps by recognising the unique ecological value and untapped potential of Eastern India.

  
  

Tune in to explore the intellectual rigour required to turn CSR into a true force for national development.