Effective CSR needs evidence, strategy, and measurable impact. We combine social research, Data Science, and business insights to boost CSR programs.

At ISRF, we help corporations design, implement and evaluate impactful CSR initiatives. We ensure CSR investments create sustainable outcomes for communities and benefits for organizations. This drives meaningful social value for the investments made by companies.

Our core services

  • CSR program design and strategy consulting
  • Impact assessment and outcome measurement
  • Stakeholder and community engagement research
  • Social return on investment (SROI) analysis
  • Monitoring & evaluation of CSR initiatives
  • Policy and compliance research for CSR regulations
  • Benchmarking and best practice studies in CSR

Recent studies conducted

  • ‘Income enhancement of marginal paddy farmers through engineering solution and livelihood development’ – a five-year project funded by farm equipment manufacturing company based in USA, and implemented in Madurai district, Tamil Nadu
  • ‘Health camp and financial education programme for low income women workers in unorganized sector’ – a two-year project funded by a leading housing finance company, and implemented in Vellore district, Tamil Nadu
  • Community health needs assessment survey and promotional campaign for CSR Health initiative, Nanganallur, Chennai
  • Design and implementation of ‘Green Temple Awareness project’ – an initiative by leading FMCG company, and implemented across Tamil Nadu
  • ‘Holistic development of Schools and Community in and around Chennai city ‘– a one-year project funded by a leading MNC and implemented across 100 government schools in Chennai and Kanchipuram districts, Tamil Nadu