What SR Asia (Social Responsibility Asia) does

SR Asia (Social Responsibility Asia) is a non-profit advisory and consulting organization founded in 2012 by Birendra Dutt Raturi, headquartered in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh. It delivers ESG strategy, sustainability assurance (BRSR, GRI, ISAE 3000, AA1000AS), impact assessment, social impact assessment, and geospatial intelligence services (drone, DGPS, GIS) to corporates, public sector undertakings, central and state governments, multilateral and development agencies, and NGOs across Asia. Core product lines include Third Party Impact Assessment, ESG Assurance & GRI Reporting, Precision Mapping (Drone/DGPS/GIS), GHG Accounting, CSR Project Implementation, Value Chain Assessment, and Techno-Economic Viability Studies, supplemented by recent framework releases such as the BRSR Core Value Chain Assurance Framework (2025) and Double Materiality Assessment SOP (2024). Underlying technology stacks comprise Python-based analytics, AI-driven predictive modeling, mobile-based survey platforms, UAV/drone surveying with DGCA and MoEF&CC compliance, and real-time monitoring dashboards.

SR Asia generates revenue primarily through professional services fees across five streams: ESG & Sustainability Advisory, Assurance & Verification, Impact Assessment & Evaluation, Training & Capacity Building, and Land Survey & Geospatial Services. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; engagements are secured through direct enterprise consulting, professional network referrals (CII, APO Japan, UNGC, CTCN), government empanelment processes, and RFP or proposal submissions, with institutional MoUs (IIT Madras, Hansraj College, Central University of Himachal Pradesh) supporting research and field capacity. The firm holds ISO 9001:2015 certification, is GDPR and India DPDP Act 2023 compliant, and operates with a combined team of approximately 30 permanent employees and 50 rolling-basis staff, supplemented by a network of specialists.

The firm has executed 300+ projects across 6 Asian countries (India, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Vietnam) with additional footprint in Japan, served 200+ companies including several Fortune 500 firms and Indian PSUs (THDC, GAIL, NHPC, Coal India, SAIL, NTPC, Indian Oil, HPCL), and issued 150+ sustainability assurance certificates. Strategic partnerships span APO Japan, UN Global Compact, CII, CTCN, IPLA Japan, Coca-Cola Foundation, Winrock International, and a 10-party Circular Biotech Consortium across India and Taiwan. SR Asia has filed to list on BSE India's Social Stock Exchange, signaling a potential future capitalization path for the previously grant- and fee-funded non-profit.

Name

SR Asia (Social Responsibility Asia)

Legal name

Social Responsibility Asia

Website

https://sr-asia.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

SR Asia is a non-profit advisory firm offering ESG strategy, BRSR/GRI assurance, impact assessment, and drone-based geospatial intelligence services to corporates, PSUs, governments, and multilaterals across 6 Asian countries, supported by Python analytics and UAV technology.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

ESG & Sustainability Advisory

NAICS

Environmental Consulting Services (54162), Surveying and Mapping (except Geophysical) Services (541370), Scientific Research and Development Services (5417)

SIC

Services-Management Services (8741)

akta.pro primary industry

ESG Governance, Sustainability Reporting & Assurance Advisory (BPAHAFAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Remote Sensing & Earth Observation Analytics (Satellite/UAV/LiDAR, Image Processing) (EUAHAKAD), Satellite Imagery & Remote Sensing Geospatial Platforms (BPAMANAM)

Keywords

• ESG advisory services
• Sustainability assurance
• Impact assessment
• BRSR reporting
• Geospatial mapping

Headquarters

HQ city

Ghaziabad

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. ESG & Sustainability Advisory Services: Consulting fees for ESG strategy, governance advisory, climate risk assessment, and sustainability integration services
2. Assurance & Verification Services: Independent verification services for BRSR, GRI, and other sustainability reports with limited and reasonable assurance engagements
3. Impact Assessment & Evaluation: Third-party evidence-based assessments of CSR, ESG, and SDG interventions for monitoring and reporting purposes
4. Training & Capacity Building: Tailored workshops, masterclasses, and training programs for ESG committees, sustainability teams, and board members
5. Land Survey & Geospatial Services: DGPS-based land surveying, drone surveys, and GIS mapping services for governments and corporates

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

SR Asia is an international not-for-profit advisory organization that delivers ESG strategy, sustainability assurance, BRSR/GRI reporting, third-party impact assessment, GHG accounting, social impact assessment, and geospatial/drone-based land surveys for corporates, public sector undertakings, governments, and multilateral agencies across Asia. Its services are grounded in regulatory frameworks such as SEBI BRSR Core, ISAE 3000, AA1000AS, RFCTLARR Act 2013, GHG Protocol, ISO 14064, and UN SDGs, and are enabled by Python-based analytics, GIS, AI, drone, DGPS, and real-time dashboards.

Product overview

SR Asia operates as a multi-service sustainability and ESG consulting organization offering an integrated portfolio of advisory, assurance, assessment, and implementation services. The core offerings include Third Party Impact Assessment for evidence-based CSR and ESG evaluations; ESG Assurance & GRI Reporting for independent verification and SEBI BRSR compliance; and Precision Mapping combining drone, DGPS, and GIS technologies for geospatial intelligence. Supporting services include GHG Accounting & Carbon Footprint Management, CSR Project Implementation, Policy Research, Socio-Economic Surveys, ESG Advisory, BRSR & GRI Reporting Services, Feasibility Studies, Techno-Economic Viability Studies, Value Chain Assessment, Social Impact Assessment, RAP & R&R Framework, Capacity Building, Monitoring & Evaluation, and Project Implementation. The organization also offers specialized frameworks including the BRSR Core Value Chain Assurance Framework and Double Materiality Assessment SOP. These services are delivered across Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, and Vietnam with a multidisciplinary team of ESG, climate science, economics, and data analytics experts.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Third Party Impact Assessment End-to-end strategic advisory providing evidence-based third-party assessments of CSR, ESG, and SDG interventions, enabling corporates, governments, investors, and development institutions to monitor, report, and improve their social and environmental impact.
• ESG Assurance & GRI Reporting Independent verification services enhancing credibility of ESG and CSR reports, including BRSR preparation aligned with SEBI, GRI, TCFD, SASB, and ISSB standards, with limited and reasonable assurance per ISAE 3000 and AA1000AS v3.
• Precision Mapping (Drone, DGPS & GIS) Geospatial intelligence services combining UAV technology, GIS, and spatial analytics for high-resolution land surveys, environmental mapping, climate risk assessment, and infrastructure planning with DGCA and MoEF&CC compliance.
• GHG Accounting & Carbon Footprint Management End-to-end greenhouse gas accounting solutions measuring Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions per GHG Protocol and ISO 14064, with net-zero roadmapping and science-based target setting aligned with TCFD, SBTi, and SEBI BRSR Core.
• CSR Project Implementation End-to-end corporate social responsibility project implementation covering health, education, environment, and livelihoods, aligned with Schedule VII of Companies Act 2013 and UN SDGs.
• Policy Research & Design Evidence-based policy research and design services helping governments, multilaterals, and corporates develop actionable ESG, sustainability, and development policies using OECD-DAC criteria and stakeholder engagement frameworks.
• Socio-Economic Surveys & Impact Evaluations Large-scale primary research and mixed-method evaluations assessing development interventions, CSR initiatives, and public welfare programs using OECD-DAC principles and UN SDG indicators.
• ESG Advisory Services Strategic ESG integration advisory helping companies move from compliance-driven disclosure to strategy-driven transformation, aligned with GRI 2021, SASB, TCFD/TNFD, UN SDGs, IFC Performance Standards, and SEBI BRSR Core.
• BRSR & GRI Reporting Services End-to-end sustainability reporting services preparing Business Responsibility and Sustainability Reports and GRI disclosures with data-driven evidence systems and assurance readiness.
• Feasibility Study & DPR Comprehensive project feasibility studies and Detailed Project Reports integrating engineering design, financial modeling, risk assessment, and ESG considerations per Government of India and international financing standards.
• Techno-Economic Viability (TEV) Study Independent 360-degree project feasibility evaluation covering technical, financial, market, environmental, and social parameters per RBI guidelines, IFC Performance Standards, and MoEF&CC norms.
• Value Chain Assessment (VCA) Comprehensive appraisal of upstream and downstream partners identifying ESG, EHS, ethical-trade, and climate risks while uncovering efficiency and resilience opportunities per SEBI BRSR and GRI 2021 frameworks.
• Social Impact Assessment (SIA) & Land Acquisition RFCTLARR Act 2013 compliant Social Impact Assessments and land acquisition studies evaluating community development needs and project-induced displacement for infrastructure and development projects.
• RAP & R&R Framework Resettlement Action Plan design and Rehabilitation & Resettlement frameworks aligned with RFCTLARR Act, World Bank ESS5, IFC PS5, and ADB SPS for livelihood restoration programs.
• Capacity Building & Training Institutional and individual competency building programs across sustainability, ESG, CSR, and development management using global frameworks including BRSR, GRI, TCFD, SBTi, IFC PS, and ISO 26000.
• Monitoring, Evaluation & Research (MER) Structured monitoring, rigorous evaluation, and evidence-backed research services using Theory of Change, SROI, OECD-DAC criteria, and real-time dashboards for adaptive management.
• Drone & GIS Study UAV technology integrated with Geographic Information Systems and advanced spatial analytics for high-resolution, georeferenced land, infrastructure, environmental, and socio-economic studies.
• Land Survey & Geospatial Services High-precision DGPS and GIS-based land surveying services ensuring data accuracy for governance, development planning, and stakeholder rights protection.
• Project Implementation Services Program and project implementation services translating organizational vision into tangible results through strategic alignment, project planning, stakeholder engagement, and monitoring.
• BRSR Core Value Chain Assurance Framework Practical framework guiding companies through Value Chain Assessment to meet Limited Assurance requirements under SEBI BRSR Core for FY 2025-26.
• Double Materiality Assessment SOP Standard Operating Procedure providing a structured approach for organizations to identify and prioritize ESG issues from both financial materiality and impact materiality perspectives.

Quantifiable outcome

• 95% client retention rate
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers17 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability5 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and secondary.

• Asian Productivity Organization (APO) JapancoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAPO Japan is the founding inspiration for SR Asia. SR Asia was born from initiatives of APO Japan and founders are certified by APO on Green Productivity and Social Responsibility. SR Asia has executed multiple projects for APO in India, Japan, and Indonesia.
• IIT Madras (ICCW)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMoU with IIT Madras Center of Excellence (COE) division for technology-driven research, social impact assessments, and technology integration in development projects. Also part of Circular Biotech MoU with 10 parties across India and Taiwan.
• Hansraj College, University of DelhisecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Hansraj College to promote youth engagement in SDG, CSR education, and internship-driven field research. Also MoU with Enactus Hansraj for Project AHSAAS promoting self-employment for differently-abled.
• Central University of Himachal PradeshsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with the university on joint policy research, ecological studies, and capacity-building initiatives in rural development.
• United Nations Global Compact (UNGC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSR Asia is a member of UNGC, encouraging businesses worldwide to uphold principles of human rights, labor, environment, and anti-corruption.
• Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSR Asia is a member of CII, which fosters India's industrial development through business collaboration, sustainability, and policy engagement. CII Membership No: N7559P.
• CTCN (Climate Technology Centre and Network)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSR Asia is a member of this UNFCCC initiative that facilitates access to climate-resilient technologies in developing nations.
• IPLA JapansecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerSR Asia is a member of International Partnership for Expanding Waste Management Services - a UN-backed platform enhancing sustainable waste management through global public-private partnerships.
• Winrock InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on Ashshash Project supported by Swiss Embassy. SR Asia pledges solidarity for survivors of human trafficking and enables sensitization on TIP issues amongst public and private sector organisations.
• Coca-Cola FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoca-Cola Foundation funds SR Asia to improve DSCC waste management in Bangladesh. Partnership develops efficient waste management systems, reduces pollution, and improves lives of waste workers through green jobs.
• Circular Biotech ConsortiumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLandmark collaboration between 10 parties across India and Taiwan including SR Asia, IIT Madras (ICCW), and multiple biotech, environmental, and consulting firms. Establishes strategic platform for innovation in climate change, health, and circular biotechnology targeting SDGs.
• Ministry of Urban Development UPcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMoU with Ministry of Urban Development UP for Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM) and AMRUT programs implementation support.
• Geo Informatics PhilippinessecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for GIS and EIA studies with Geo Informatics in the Philippines.
• Taiwan Electronics Manufacturer AssociationsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Taiwan-based CSR network for corporate responsibility through collaboration and learning.
• 360° NetworksecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerCross-sectoral platform supporting integrated sustainable development and stakeholder innovation.
• CSR PAYMA TaiwansecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerTaiwan-based CSR network building corporate responsibility through collaboration and learning.

Scale indicators16 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Sattva Consulting: India-based social impact and development sector consulting firm doing CSR strategy, impact assessment and policy research for corporates, foundations and multilateral agencies. Closely comparable on impact evaluation and CSR advisory mandate types.
• FSG (now Catalyze Impact): Global impact strategy and evaluation consultancy serving corporates, foundations and multilaterals on shared value, CSR and ESG strategy — closely comparable to SR Asia's impact assessment and ESG advisory work.
• BSR (Business for Social Responsibility): Global sustainable business network and advisory firm offering ESG strategy, supply chain sustainability and human rights advisory. Highly comparable to SR Asia in serving multinationals on ESG integration, value chain and sustainability strategy.

Broad incumbents

• Bureau Veritas India: Global testing, inspection and certification (TIC) firm with strong India BRSR assurance practice. Competes directly with SR Asia for independent sustainability assurance and verification engagements for large listed companies and PSUs.
• Deloitte India (Sustainability & Climate Practice): Big 4 sustainability practice offering BRSR assurance, climate risk, value-chain assessments and decarbonization advisory — overlapping directly with SR Asia's assurance, advisory and Scope 3 offerings.
• Sustainalytics: Global ESG ratings, research and analytics firm covering ESG risk assessments, second-party opinions and BRSR-related analytics. Comparable on the ESG data, ratings and assurance-adjacent side of SR Asia's portfolio.
• ERM (Environmental Resources Management): Global environmental, social and governance consulting firm offering impact assessment, sustainability assurance, climate risk and EHS advisory. Comparable to SR Asia across most service lines but at significantly larger scale and global footprint.
• PwC India (Sustainability & Climate): Big 4 firm with active BRSR assurance, climate disclosure (TCFD/ISSB) and ESG advisory practice in India. Direct competitor for PSU and large-cap BRSR Core assurance engagements that SR Asia currently wins.
• KPMG India (Sustainability Services): Big 4 firm with a large India ESG and BRSR assurance practice serving many of the same PSUs and listed corporates. Directly competes for BRSR Core assurance and ESG advisory mandates SR Asia currently serves.

Emerging players

• Development Alternatives: India-based sustainable development research and consulting organization doing CSR strategy, impact assessment, training and policy research for government and corporates. Closely comparable in mission, service mix and non-profit positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/sr_asia
• Facebookfacebook.com/SRAsia.profile
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sr-asia
• Instagraminstagram.com/sr_asia_org

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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