Anuja Malhotra, Abi Tamim Vanak

The evolving landscape of CSR presents a unique opportunity for corporate India to drive positive change and restore balance between socio-economic progress and environmental stewardship, write the authors of this commentary. Optimising the potential of CSR funding towards the environmental sector needs a longterm strategy, collaboration with local communities and other relevant stakeholders, interventions that minimise unintended consequences and investment in technology for carbon sequestration potential.