Acuity Knowledge Partners holds their First CSR Conference, Celebrating A Decade Years of Social Impact with Book Launch
INDIA, 09 August, 2024 – Acuity Knowledge Partners (“Acuity”), a leading provider of high-value research, analytics and business intelligence solutions to the financial services sector hosted its first-ever CSR conference, “Leading with Purpose” at the Silver Oak, India Habitat Centre, New Delhi.
Acuity 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 can 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. 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, showcasing how strategic CSR initiatives can drive meaningful change.
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 and our 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."
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 40K beneficiaries, demonstrating their steadfast dedication to advancing societal well-being.
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."
About Acuity Knowledge Partners
Acuity Knowledge Partners (Acuity) is a leading provider of bespoke research, analytics and technology solutions to the financial services sector, including asset managers, corporate and investment banks, private equity and venture capital firms, hedge funds and consulting firms. Its global network of over 6,000 analysts and industry experts, combined with proprietary technology, supports more than 600 financial institutions and consulting companies to operate more efficiently, unlock their human capital and transform operations. Acuity is headquartered in London and operates from 10 locations worldwide.
Acuity was established as a separate business from Moody’s Corporation in 2019, following its acquisition by Equistone Partners Europe (Equistone). In January 2023, funds advised by global private equity firm Permira acquired a majority stake in the business from Equistone, which remains invested as a minority shareholder.
For further information, please visit www.acuitykp.com.
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Global Head of Communications and PR
Acuity Knowledge Partners
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