Integration Between Changing Dimension Of CSR With Sustainable Development Goals (Sdgs): An Assessment

Abstract

Objective: CSR act as hub of sustainable development goals formed by UN’s. The present research study aims to access the association of CSR initiatives and SDGs. This paper’s purpose is to evaluate how corporate sectors operating in Odisha are taking up various CSR initiatives to attainment of sustainable goal.

Methodology: Researcher using content analysis techniques on evaluation of corporate social responsibility reports, corporate sustainability reports and ESG reports etc. This study is primarily based on secondary data. Researcher selecting 10 sample companies out of which 7 Public sector and 3 Private sector companies which have commercial operation in India.

Result: This research paper outcome is that there is 50 percent positive association between CSR initiatives and SDGs achievement between corporate sectors to accumulate social, economical and environmental (natural) capital sustainability. The study provides suggestions to the govt. to make the CSR activities compulsory for all profitable public and private sector companies for attainment of sustainable development goal for well being of society. Therefore, Indian CSR initiatives need proper planning and strategy for achievement of SDGs. 

Research Practical and Social Implications: The study of Integration between changing dimension of CSR with SDGs is a gigantic issue in present scenario for sustainable development. This research study I hope immensely helpful in guiding, regulating and driving CSR practices for public & private sector companies towards attaining SDGs.

Originality/value: The present research study Integration between changing dimension of CSR with SDGs have a universal importance for doing well and betterment of society. Adequate integration is essence between corporate CSR initiative and sustainable development goals with the aim of generating social, economic and environmental (natural) capital aspects as regards to all round development and sustainable of society.