World CSR Day

What World CSR Day does

World CSR Day is a privately held, not-for-profit event organization founded by Dr. R.L. Bhatia and headquartered in Mumbai, India. The organization produces a portfolio of more than 15 annual awards programs and congresses spanning Corporate Social Responsibility, sustainability, climate change, water leadership, solar energy, smart cities, social innovation, NGO excellence, recycling and waste management, corporate governance, diversity and inclusion, and women leadership. Its flagship programs include the Global CSR Awards, National CSR Leadership Congress, World Sustainability Congress, World Climate Change Congress, and a series of themed summits, with events primarily hosted at Taj Lands End in Mumbai and partnered internationally in Singapore, Bangkok, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Dubai.

The organization operates an event-driven go-to-market model. Revenue is generated through two primary streams: (1) event and conference services encompassing organizing CSR awards programs, congresses, and conferences, and (2) award nominations and participation fees from organizations and individuals seeking recognition across organizational and individual categories. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. World CSR Day reaches corporations, NGOs, government entities, and sustainability professionals through its website (worldcsrday.com), social channels (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube), email, and partner networks including WFCSRP, Thought Leaders International, Blue Dart, CNBC, ET Now, UNICEF, and Taj Lands End.

Technology is not central to the offering; the platform is event-and-content based rather than software-based. The organization has 101–250 employees and does not disclose revenue, funding, or pricing. Founder Dr. R.L. Bhatia is a published author of over 30 books on leadership, management, and sustainability, and the organization also distributes these as part of its thought-leadership platform.

Name

World CSR Day

Legal name

World CSR Day

Website

https://worldcsrday.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

World CSR Day is a Mumbai-based non-profit that organizes 15+ annual CSR and sustainability awards programs and congresses, serving corporations, NGOs, and government bodies through events at Taj Lands End and partnered venues internationally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

CSR Events and Awards

NAICS

Business Associations (813910), Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations (813312), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Environment, Climate & Sustainability Congresses (THAHAJAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Association & Society Conference Management (Nonprofit, Professional Bodies) (THAHACAA), Environmental, Climate & Sustainability Standards & Reporting Cooperation (BPADANAI)

Keywords

• CSR awards programs
• Sustainability congress events
• Corporate social responsibility
• Social innovation awards
• NGO excellence awards

Headquarters

HQ city

Mumbai

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Event and Conference Services: Revenue generated through organizing CSR awards programs, congresses, and conferences including Global CSR Awards, National CSR Leadership Congress, World Sustainability Congress, and various specialized summits on topics like water, climate change, solar energy, and smart cities.
2. Award Nominations and Participation Fees: Organizations pay nomination fees to participate in various award categories including organizational awards (CSR initiatives, sustainability practices) and individual awards (leadership, social innovation).

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

World CSR Day is an event and awards organization that designs, organizes, and hosts CSR and sustainability-focused congresses and recognition programs for corporations, NGOs, government bodies, and foundations. Its offerings include the flagship Global CSR Awards, the World Sustainability Congress, the World Climate Change Congress, the World Water Leadership Congress, the World Solar Congress, the Global Smart Cities Congress, the Social Innovation Leadership Awards, the Global NGO Excellence Awards, the National CSR Leadership Congress, and a dozen other themed annual programs primarily held at Taj Lands End in Mumbai.

Product overview

World CSR Day operates as an event and awards organization, not a technology product company. Its offerings consist of multiple annual congresses, awards programs, and publications focused on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), sustainability, and social innovation. The core products are: Global CSR Awards (flagship), World Climate Change Congress, Global Smart Cities Congress, World Solar Congress, Global Green Future Summit, World Water Leadership Congress, Social Innovation Leadership Awards, Global NGO Excellence Awards, Global Giving Awards, National CSR Leadership Congress, India Green Week, Recycling & Waste Management Awards, and Best Corporate Foundation Awards. Additionally, founder Dr. R.L. Bhatia has authored over 30 books on leadership, management, and sustainability topics.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Global CSR Awards: Awards for excellence in CSR practices
• Regional Round
• International Awards
• Water Leadership Awards
• World Solar Congress
• Global Smart Cities Congress
• Global Green Future Summit
• Global NGO Excellence Awards
• Social Innovation Leadership Awards
• World Climate Change Congress
• Global Giving Awards
• National CSR Leadership Congress
• Recycling & Waste Management Leadership Awards

Products and services

• Global CSR Awards Flagship annual awards program recognizing excellence and leadership in Corporate Social Responsibility across organizations globally.
• World Climate Change Congress and Awards Annual congress and awards focused on climate change initiatives, sustainability strategies, and environmental leadership.
• Global Smart Cities Congress Congress dedicated to smart city initiatives and urban sustainability solutions.
• World Solar Congress Congress focused on solar energy, renewable energy solutions, and sustainability leadership.
• Global Green Future Summit & Leadership Awards Summit addressing green initiatives, environmental sustainability, and future-focused ecological solutions.
• World Water Leadership Congress & Awards Congress and awards program focused on water conservation, management, and leadership in water sustainability.
• Social Innovation Leadership Awards Awards program recognizing social entrepreneurship, innovation, and transformative leaders driving social change.
• Global NGO Excellence Awards Awards recognizing excellence and best practices among non-governmental organizations worldwide.
• Global Giving Awards Awards recognizing philanthropy, altruism, and acts of giving across organizations and individuals.
• National CSR Leadership Congress & Awards National-level congress focusing on CSR leadership, sustainability practices, and recognition of Indian organizations.
• India Green Week Annual environmental awareness program focused on green initiatives and sustainability in India.
• Recycling & Waste Management Leadership Awards Awards program recognizing excellence in waste management, recycling initiatives, and circular economy practices.
• Best Corporate Foundation Awards Recognition program for corporate foundations demonstrating excellence in social responsibility and community impact.
• World CSR Congress Annual congress bringing together CSR professionals, thought leaders, and organizations to discuss corporate social responsibility trends.
• World Sustainability Congress Congress focused on sustainability practices, environmental stewardship, and sustainable development goals.

Quantifiable outcome

• 15+ annual awards programs and congresses organized
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• World Federation of CSR Professionals (WFCSRP)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerEndorsing organization for World CSR Day events, providing credibility and industry recognition through association with the global CSR professional federation.
• Thought Leaders InternationalcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerStrategic endorsement partner providing thought leadership credibility and promotion for World CSR Day awards programs.
• Blue DartcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial Logistic Partner for World CSR Day events, supporting operational logistics for awards ceremonies and congresses.
• EIILM UniversityminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEducational Partner for 2025 programs, providing academic endorsement and support for CSR education initiatives.
• Indira Group of InstitutescoreGTM or Marketing PartnerAcademic Partner providing educational institution endorsement for World CSR Day events, particularly for National CSR Leadership Congress.
• Sneha AshaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNGO Partner for 2025 programs, representing the non-governmental organization community in CSR initiatives.
• Human Capital AwardsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAssessment Partner providing evaluation frameworks and recognition for human capital and CSR initiatives.
• CNBCcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMedia Partner for Social Innovation Leadership Awards, providing broadcast coverage and media visibility for the awards program.
• UNICEFcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFeatured in National CSR Leadership Congress with Ruchira Gujral as speaker; UNICEF India Country Office collaboration for CSR initiatives.
• Earthday.org / Earth Day Network IndiaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional Director Karuna Anuranjan Singh featured as speaker at World Climate Change Congress, representing environmental advocacy.
• Singapore International Water WeekminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational partnership for water-related events and programs, including presence at SIWW 2016 and 2018.
• Taj Lands End HotelcoreOthersPrimary venue partner for World CSR Day events, hosting awards ceremonies and congresses at their Mumbai property.
• Partner Countries NetworkcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerGlobal network of partner countries as indicated on the website, representing international reach and collaboration for CSR initiatives.
• ET NowcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMedia coverage partner for World CSR Day 2019 events, providing television broadcast visibility for the awards program.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Direct peers

• CMO Asia: Organizer of Asia's Best CSR Practices Awards and multiple regional CSR/sustainability recognition programs in Asia. Directly comparable as a peer-run CSR awards platform targeting similar corporate and NGO audiences across Asia.
• Ethical Corporation (Reuters Events): Operates sustainability and CSR conferences globally (Responsible Business Summit series, sustainability briefings). Comparable business model of paid corporate summits focused on sustainability, ESG, and CSR strategy.
• GreenBiz: Runs GreenBiz Forum and related sustainability events alongside research and advisory. Comparable as a sustainability-focused event and content platform serving corporates on climate, ESG, and CSR topics.
• Sustainable Brands: Global community and event series for sustainability-driven brand and CSR leaders. Comparable as a peer-run sustainability congress and awards organizer targeting corporate sustainability and CSR functions.
• Climate Action (Climate Week NYC): Organizes Climate Week NYC and related summits, awards, and climate leadership events. Comparable in running climate-change-themed congresses and recognition programs for corporate and government participants.
• CSRWorks International (formerly CSR Asia): Asia-focused CSR advisory, training, and events company running regional CSR/sustainability programs. Directly comparable in geographic focus (Asia) and CSR-themed conferences, awards, and capacity-building services.

Regional players

• Asia Pacific Sustainability Council / Asia Pacific Sustainability Congress: Runs sustainability congresses and awards across the Asia-Pacific region. Comparable as a regional event organizer in the same sustainability congress/awards category but with broader geographic scope across Asia-Pacific.

Broad incumbents

• Forum for the Future: International sustainability nonprofit running programs, leadership convenings, and events on climate, sustainability, and CSR. Comparable in running mission-driven sustainability convenings and awards (e.g., Sustainability Champions), though as a broader NGO with multiple programs.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/wcsrday
• YouTubeyoutube.com/watch?v=EJc-fZSRHQ0
• Facebookfacebook.com/WorldCSRDay
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/world-csr-day
• Instagraminstagram.com/worldcsrday

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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