Acuity Knowledge Partners Marks A Decade of Social Impact With First CSR Conference And Book Launch

New Delhi, August 11, 2024: Financial research & analytics major Acuity Knowledge Partners, hosted its first-ever CSR conference, “Leading with Purpose” at India Habitat Centre on Friday, August 9th, 2024. The company also unveiled its CSR Coffee Table Book to celebrate and reflect over a decade of impactful CSR initiatives. The event was graced by distinguished guests, including the Chief Guest, Prof. Jaskiran Arora, Dean, BML Munjal University and senior leadership team of Acuity.

The conference served as a platform for thought-provoking conversations on corporate responsibility and community development. An insightful panel discussion, moderated by Avadhesh Dixit, CHRO of Acuity, explored how aligning corporate and NGO partnerships with the National Education Policy could enhance employability. The panel, featuring speakers from Roots Foundation, Atlassian, Cummins, and One Billion Literate Foundation, shared innovative strategies for integrating educational policies with CSR initiatives.

Additionally, the 'Voices from the Field' session, led by Abhishek Dubey of Muskaan Dreams, provided firsthand insights from beneficiaries of Acuity’s CSR projects, highlighting the synergy between corporate entities and community development. The stories of each beneficiary stood as a testament to the transformative power of strategic CSR initiatives.

Speaking about the event, Deboshree Mazumdar, Assistant Director, Corporate Social Responsibility, Acuity Knowledge Partners, said, “This event exemplifies Acuity’s unwavering commitment towards empowering communities through strategic CSR initiatives andour coffee table book encapsulates our approach over a decade which has been deeply rooted in understanding the communities we serve, and today, we reaffirm our commitment to fostering positive change through collaboration.”

Parul Dhir, Director Employee Engagement & DEI, Acuity Knowledge Partners, added, "This event underscores Acuity's continued dedication to making a real societal impact through collaborative community engagement."

Reflecting on the successful conference Avadhesh Dixit, CHRO of Acuity Knowledge Partners, shared, “We are privileged to have organized the ‘Leading with Purpose’ conference which not only underscored the effects of our CSR programs but also encouraged the discussion on the future of Corporate Social Responsibility. The event was a perfect opportunity to reinstate our mission and focus on achieving results through partnerships and community involvement. We are ecstatic to present the Coffee Table Book- a record of Acuity’s rigorous work for a decade in supporting societal development. We hope this encourages other like-minded people to get involved with us to continue changing the world positively. partnerships."

The Coffee Table Book highlights over a decade of Acuity's commitment to creating long-lasting, positive change through 13 ongoing projects across six Indian states: Delhi, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Rajasthan, and Karnataka. The book features Acuity’s CSR efforts to uplift communities and promote environmental sustainability in partnership with 12 dedicated NGO partners which have impacted the lives of over 40,000 beneficiaries.