MUMBAI, India -- In a unique endeavor, IICA has collaborated with EVI to conduct a one day Management Development Program on “Strategizing CSR & Sustainability - Opportunities & Challenges”. IICA along with EVI has created this customized programme especially designed for corporates keeping in view the present opportunities and challenges in the area of CSR & Sustainability. This program will unfold various topics related to the implementation of the new CSR mandate in the country in light of the Companies Act 2013.

Event: The workshop would be conducted on 9th December,2014 in Mumbai.The aim of the programme is to provide a deep understanding of relevant sections of Companies Act 2013 related to CSR, CSR Policy 2014, and Schedule VII with a special focus on Environmental Sustainability. The programme intends to help corporates in designing holistic CSR Projects, keeping in view the key material issues of respective sectors and long term sustainability of the projects with a focus on improving quality of life, generating employment/livelihood and creating SHGs etc. for the disadvantaged, marginalized and vulnerable sections of the society. The programme will also showcase some of the practical case studies in areas of environment & social sustainability along with insights and deliberations into project implementation issues, besides other requirements of reporting, transparency, disclosures and accountability.

About IICA: IICA works under the aegis of the Ministry of Corporate Affairs to deliver opportunities for research, education and advocacy as a think tank that curates a repository of data and knowledge for policy makers, regulators, as well as other stakeholders working in the domain of corporate Affairs.

About EVI: Emergent Ventures India Pvt. Ltd (EVI - www.emergent-ventures.com), is a leading consulting firm working in the areas of sustainability, climate change & renewable energy. EVI works with corporates, governments, donors, multi-lateral and bi-lateral agencies across the globe on technology, policy and finance aspects of sustainability & renewable energy. EVI is providing full range of CSR services under its sustainability work to corporate including formulation of strategy & policy, training & capacity building, project design to implementation and monitoring & evaluation of CSR programs.

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