Maximising your social and environmental impact

CSR & ESG Advisory

Dana Asia provides advisory services to corporates to help them succeed in maximising the impact of their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) activities. We will work with you to develop projects that are socially and environmentally responsible, helping you to fulfil your company’s mission, while also observing your obligations to all project stakeholders.

CSR Advisory services
CSR project management

What is the process?

Dana Asia’s team will hold an initial meeting with you to discuss your requirements, including your company’s mission, vision and goals and any ideas you might have for a CSR or ESG project.

Next, we develop an initial project plan and a draft project budget, which act as starting points for further discussions and review.

Once the project concept is approved, Dana Asia provides a detailed implementation plan and assigns dedicated team members to oversee and be responsible for the project’s implementation, ensuring an open stream of communication throughout.

Designing your CSR/ESG project to MAXIMISE IMPACT

1. Initial meeting

First, we discuss the client’s CSR and/or ESG objectives and context, and explore any project ideas the client might have.

Next, we identify any possible projects and solutions that could potentially be developed to achieve the client’s CSR/ESG requirements and aspirations.

2. Initial community scoping and research

Our team then spends some time learning more about the chosen community and its need for support.

This enables us to begin developing a tailored CSR/ESG project proposal that will really make a difference to women and girls, marginalised individuals and/or impoverished communities.

3. Second meeting

Next, we bring an initial proposal, including deliverables and a guideline budget, for in-depth discussion and development with the client.

Once both parties agree on the draft plan, our team will start drafting a full implementation plan.

4. Research and draft the full implementation plan

The full plan includes all project activities, measurable outcomes, impact indicators, and a timescale.

A sustainability plan is also included to ensure the life of the project beyond the implementation period.

A full budget is drafted and on-the-ground implementation partners are sought, if needed.

5. Finalisation of the project plan and signing of the agreement

The project plan will be signed off and an agreement will be signed by all parties detailing roles and responsibilities for the project’s duration.

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CSR and ESG Best Practice Case Studies

Mining company

International company, project based in the Philippines.

This well-known company elected to introduce best practice environmental and social objectives in the region where it operates.

The company worked closely with the local community residing near the mine site to develop an organic horticultural project as a highly successful and ongoing agri-social business promotion.

  • 129 microfinance loans were given to set up small businesses within the mining community.
  • US$25,000 in loan funds were distributed and repaid to finance business start-up and development.
  • Capacitated 40 farmers to establish 8 organic vegetable farms, 10 free-range chicken farms, 8 native pig farms and a co-op-managed mushroom farm.
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Telecommunications company

International company, project based in the Philippines.

A global telecommunications company wanted to dedicate some of its time and resources to developing a project that improves the educational outcomes of urban poor high school students in Metro Manila.

At a high school experiencing high absenteeism, this telecommunications company developed an innovative school-based social business, dubbed the Café Lab Program, to provide senior students with hospitality training and hands-on work experience. In addition, under the scheme, microfinance was offered to the students’ parents, enabling them to set up their own home-based businesses as a means to generate regular, reliable incomes.

  • 2 Café Labs operational in Metro Manila urban communities.
  • 268 students trained in entrepreneurship, baking and food service, with hands-on work experience included.
  • Measured increase from 85% to 97% in the school participation and attendance rate of students involved in the project.
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Restaurant chain

Japanese company, project based in Thailand.

Successful Japanese restaurant chain wanted to use a CSR initiative to improve educational opportunities for Burmese migrant students living in Thailand.

To meet the social objectives of the company owner, a school was established in Thailand to provide essential education to Burmese migrant children. The ongoing annual operational costs are covered through generous donations from both the company owner and its supportive, engaged employees.

  • 1 school supported in Thailand to provide essential education to Burmese migrant students.
  • 232 students enrolled and accessing quality education at the school in the 2020/2021 academic year.
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