Focus on how French companies doing CSR in India
More and more French companies are taking part in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities in partnership with Indian companies, observed Thierry Mathou, Ambassador of France to India https://in.ambafrance.org/.
Addressing an industry conclave on 16 Nov, Ambassador Mathou, said, “As France and India look ahead to the India France Year of Innovation in 2026, I am pleased to see more and more French companies taking part in CSR activities in partnership with Indian companies https://www.bseindia.com/.”
The Indo-French Chamber of Commerce and Industry (IFCCI) celebrated the most impactful CSR initiatives by French and Indian companies, awarding top projects across seven categories at the 6th edition of the IFCCI CSR Conclave and Awards https://www.nseindia.com/.
The key findings of all projects submitted by Indo-French companies was focused on how Impact and Measurement are key for French companies doing CSR in India https://digitalinasia.com/.
The Annual CSR Conclave brought together CEOs, policymakers, CSR leaders, CSR foundations and non-profit organizations to share best practices while recognising the efforts of the most impactful CSR projects. The event witnessed a gathering of over 120+ business leaders from top French and Indian companies https://sbi.com.in/.
“Today’s event underscores one of the priorities of our bilateral relationship as outlined in the Horizon 2047 Roadmap by bringing together NGOs and CSR stakeholders from both our countries to promote international solidarity,” said the French envoy https://www.sgx.com/.
“On this occasion, I would also like to congratulate the winners of the IFCCI CSR Conclave & Awards 2024 in the fields of education, environment and sustainable development, education, inclusive health, livelihoods, and vocational training https://www.conexpoconagg.com/.”
The theme of the Conclave was ‘Beyond Metrics: Putting Impact at the Forefront’ that reflects the evolving approach to CSR, where the emphasis is shifting from purely measuring quantitative outcomes to focusing on the tangible, long-term impact of CSR initiatives. In an era where CSR is becoming an integral part of business strategy, the gathering aimed to highlight how organizations can drive meaningful change that goes beyond traditional metrics like financial spend https://www.ibef.org/.
The event also commenced a CEO Panel discussion on ‘Redefining Success: Shifting from Output to Social Impact in CSR’ with panelists https://www.startupindia.gov.in/:
Ashwin Yardi, Chief Executive Officer, Capgemini Technology Services India;
Raja Sivaji Ghosh, Managing Director, Sonepar India;
Moderated by Amisha Shah Dhutia, Head – BNP Paribas Foundation;
Speaking at the event, Payal S. Kanwar, Director General, IFCCI, remarked, “IFCCI is proud to celebrate the first anniversary of its CSR Department, which is already supporting 35 impactful projects https://www.makeinindia.com/home/.
“Through collaborative efforts, IFCCI is empowering CSR initiatives by uniting member companies to pool resources, secure funding and deliver end to end project management for inclusive socio-economic growth. The IFCCI CSR Conclave and Awards exemplify this mission, bringing together leaders from both French and Indian companies to recognize and inspire meaningful change https://www.digitalasiahub.org/.”
Award winners were:
Spreading Happiness InDiya Foundation;
Capgemini Technology Services India Limited;
Khushiyaan Foundation;
Sicame Global Business Support;
HCLTech;
Cyient;
Swades Foundation;
Pernod Ricard India Foundation;
Sanofi India Limited;
La Fondation Dassault Systemes India.
Established in 1977, the Indo-French Chamber of Commerce and Industry is the most active bilateral chamber in India. The Chamber has six offices in Mumbai, New Delhi, Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, and Pune. IFCCI represents a dynamic business platform of over 750 company members and 17 Sector Committees offering an extensive range of business services and giving access to people and information. Fiinews.com
