CSR & Impact Assessment
From spend to significance
CSR today has evolved from being charity to creating shared value, aligning with business purpose, and driving measurable social outcomes. At SAGE, we help organisations evolve their CSR from compliance-based spending to meaningful, strategic investment in communities. We design CSR strategies rooted in local context, national priorities, and business values, and we measure what truly matters through outcome and impact frameworks that meet both boardroom and beneficiary expectations.
At SAGE, we guide this transition. We support companies to move beyond compliance-based CSR towards a model of shared value creation, where every rupee invested generates both measurable community benefit and aligned business relevance. Our approach is anchored in local context, national priorities such as the SDGs and Schedule VII, and your organisation’s unique ethos.
We co-create strategies that are inclusive, evidence-based, and built to last; combining grassroots engagement with boardroom imperatives. From identifying high-impact focus areas to designing theory of change models and establishing robust impact measurement frameworks, we ensure your CSR programme delivers what truly matters to both your stakeholders and society.
FAQ's
How is impact different from outputs in CSR?
Outputs measure activities (e.g., number of trainings), while impact measures long-term change (e.g., increased income, improved health).
Can we align CSR with our business goals?
Yes. Strategic CSR links community benefit with sector strengths or workforce development, enhancing shared value.
Do you help with project identification?
Absolutely. We support need assessment, partner evaluation, and local stakeholder consultations to shape programs.
Can you evaluate impact of past CSR projects?
Yes. We use customised frameworks that blend qualitative and quantitative tools to assess long-term outcomes.
Do you align with government or SDG priorities?
We map your CSR efforts to Schedule VII, SDGs, and NITI Aayog thematic goals for relevance and visibility.
What we Offer
CSR strategy aligned with Schedule VII, SDGs, and company values
Scenario analysis using IPCC models and pathways
Social impact assessment using outcome/impact indicators
Theory of Change, logframe, and M&E framework development
Impact communication and Board/CSR Committee support
Our collaborative process:
Needs assessment and strategic fit
Analyse local development needs and align them with company strengths.
Program design
Develop interventions with clear objectives, partners, and indicators.
Implementation advisory
Support partner onboarding, compliance monitoring, and course correction.
Impact assessment
Use mixed-method tools to evaluate changes on the ground and at system level.
Board and Stakeholder communication
Prepare concise narratives and visuals for compliance, investor relations, and public reporting.
Outcomes you can expect:
Context-aligned CSR strategy
A strategic CSR roadmap tailored to your sector, values, and community needs.
Compliant and purposeful programs
Initiatives that meet legal requirements while achieving deeper outcomes.
Impact evidence
Quantified and qualitative understanding of changes created, with real stories from the field.
Frameworks for monitoring
Logframes, scorecards, and ToCs to guide your future programs and impact tracking.
Board-ready documentation
Presentation-ready outputs for internal governance and external reporting.
Where are you on your CSR & Impact Assessment journey?
Whether you are formalising CSR strategy, seeking to course-correct, or measuring long-term change, we help you move from compliance to contribution through purpose-led, data-driven programs.
Our approach
We embed rigour, empathy, and strategy into CSR design and evaluation. Our frameworks balance measurable outcomes with community realities and align with national priorities and stakeholder expectations.
Why choose SAGE for your CSR Impact Assessment?
We bring strong grounding in development practice, systems thinking, and impact strategy, helping you build CSR that goes beyond giving to deliver systemic, lasting change.
