Driven by purpose!
Amit Sachdeva is a Distinguished Gandhian, Eminent Constitutional Lawyer renowned for founding the prestigious Mahatma Award. He has earned the moniker "CSR Man of India" due to his pivotal role in advocating for the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Bill in India, making it the first country to mandate CSR spending. Sachdeva is a leading expert in Corporate Social Responsibility, Governance, and Environmental issues. His work has significantly influenced the legal and corporate landscapes in India, promoting responsible business practices and sustainable development.
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Amit Sachdeva with Dr. Kiran Bedi, 24th Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry
Amit Sachdeva with Rajashree Birla, Chairperson, Aditya Birla Centre
Amit Sachdeva with Maneka Gandhi, Union Minister
Collaborating with the leaders!
Amit is working with many social impact leaders and change maker organizations across the globe to bring about a change and to make this world a just, equitable and sustainable. Amit is an expert in the subject matter of corporate social responsibility, business sustainability, social impact, sustainable development goals.
Distinguished Gandhian
Amit Sachdeva is a renowned Gandhian, deeply inspired by the principles and teachings of Mahatma Gandhi. He regards himself as a disciple of Gandhi, dedicating his life to spreading the messages of peace and nonviolence that Gandhi championed. As a trustee and founder of numerous Gandhian organizations, including the Mahatma Foundation, Amit is committed to promoting Gandhi's ideals around the globe, especially in these troubled times marked by conflicts such as the Gaza and Palestine conflict, the Russia-Ukraine war, and widespread politics of hatred.
Amit Sachdeva with Arun Manilal Gandhi, Grandson of Mahatma Gandhi in New York City >
CSR Man of India
For his relentless efforts and significant contributions, Amit Sachdeva is widely recognized as the "CSR Man of India." His advocacy has been instrumental in helping many nonprofit organizations, charitable trusts, and NGOs raise CSR funds, thereby creating a substantial social impact for marginalized and underprivileged communities. From education to health, livelihood to skill building, Sachdeva’s initiatives have fostered meaningful change across various development sectors in India.
< Falicitation of Amit Sachdeva by fellow CSR and Sustainability Professionals in Delhi
Constitutional Lawyer
Amit Sachdeva is an esteemed Indian lawyer specializing in Constitutional, Administrative, CSR and Environment Law, widely recognized as the "CSR Man of India," he has been a leading advocate for mandatory Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in India. With over 25 years of experience in corporate law, including CSR, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) standards, corporate governance, nonprofit laws and has significantly contributed to promoting corporate accountability and environmental stewardship.
Amit Sachdeva with his partner Anu Peshawaria, a renowned Indian American attorney >
Destinguished Speaker
Amit Sachdeva is a highly sought-after speaker and legal expert, frequently invited by numerous organizations and institutions to share his insights on environmental issues, corporate governance, and constitutional matters. His extensive knowledge and experience in these areas make him a valuable resource for discussions on sustainable business practices, ethical corporate behavior, and social responsibility. Sachdeva's perspectives not only enlighten audiences on current challenges but also provide actionable solutions and strategies for fostering responsible and sustainable growth.
< Amit Sachdeva at BSG Sustainability Conference in Delhi, Capital of India
Philanthropic Activities!
Amit truly believes in the following words of Mahatma Gandhi that “The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.” and following the path of selfless service, he is involved in many philanthropic activities. India was put on lockdown to halt the spread of the Covid-19 Coronavirus outbreak. People were told to stay indoors, but for many daily-wage earners this is not an option, they could not afford to stay indoors even for a day. Amit Sachdeva and his wife Mugdha Arora, without wasting anytime reached out to more than 25000 needy men, women and children in need with dry food supplies, water, masks, sanitizers, sanitary pads through their charitable organization 'Charitnation'
Advocating and educating about
Sustainable Development Goals SDG's
Amit keeps sustainable development goals at the heart of whatever he dose, around the world, efforts are underway to make the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) a reality by 2030. Aimed at ending poverty, protecting the planet and ensuring prosperity for all, the goals need the involvement of everyone to be reached. We're with support of many leading corporations promoting sustainable development goals.
People. Planet. Profit.
Good citizenship is good business !
Implementing the Triple Bottom Line means considering profit, people and the planet in business. The Triple Bottom Line, therefore, includes incorporating social, environmental and economic impacts that might affect a company, instead of using profit and economics as the driving force.
Headquartered in Gurgaon Liveweek Group, a social impact business group, which was co-founded by Amit Sachdeva in 2009 helping leading brands and corporations understand their challenges, associated business impacts and opportunities that arise from embracing responsibility and sustainability through its multi-disciplinary and experienced team
Accolades by Leaders!