TOI's Social Impact Summit to be held in Mumbai on July 11-12, focus on CSR and ESG
Since the government introduced the 2 per cent CSR mandate in 2014, the scope of corporate social responsibility has expanded significantly. What began as a compliance requirement has evolved into a space that companies now actively embrace, with many investing in and supporting a wide range of impactful initiatives.
Running parallel to CSR is the growing focus on ESG — environment, social, and governance — a framework that, while less familiar to the public, is gaining momentum among companies and their stakeholders. ESG-driven efforts typically address areas such as environmental sustainability, renewable energy, employee welfare, inclusion of women and persons with disabilities, health insurance, and increasing female representation on corporate boards.
The Times of India is set to host the
'TOI Social Impact Summit – Leading Change through CSR & ESG'
in Mumbai on July 11 and 12, bringing together a cross-sectoral group of changemakers to shape the national agenda around corporate social responsibility (CSR) and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) priorities.
Designed as a two-day flagship event, the summit aims to become the premier platform for dialogue, collaboration, and recognition in India's fast-evolving impact landscape.
The agenda includes business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-government (B2G) discussions, with participation from policymakers, business leaders, academics, CSR and ESG practitioners, sustainability experts, and NGOs.
The summit is structured around two themes: ESG on Day 1 and CSR on Day 2, featuring keynotes, panel discussions, fireside chats, and honours in CSR, ESG, and philanthropy. It will also focus on critical themes such as technology and AI for sustainability, climate action, gender equality, education, healthcare, and empowerment of underrepresented groups.
The event will also witness the launch of the TOI CSR ESG Council, comprising 6–8 leaders who will contribute to policy direction and thought leadership in the sector.
Following the event, presented by Malabar Gold & Diamonds, a comprehensive whitepaper developed in collaboration with Knowledge Partner will capture key insights and recommendations.
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