Statistically Validated Outcomes & Impact Economics.
Moving beyond superficial output counting (such as "number of blankets distributed" or "classroom kits given"), ImpactOS measures durable systemic shifts in human well-being, economic self-reliance, and environmental resilience. Built to automate statutory Rule 8(3) impact evaluations, econometric Social Return on Investment (SROI) models, and SEBI Business Responsibility and Sustainability Reporting (BRSR) disclosures.
The Theory of Change Data Architecture
Transforming raw financial inputs into mathematically defensible real-world transformations.
Capital & Resources
Statutory CSR capital, technical curriculum, lab equipment, and field coordinator hours committed.
Direct Activities
32 digital labs installed, 480 training hours delivered, 1,200 rural students enrolled.
Intermediate Change
38% increase in STEM comprehension scores, 94% attendance retention, certified digital skills.
Long-Term Value
Graduates secure technical employment with ₹18,000/month average entry salary, lifting families out of poverty.
Automating MCA Rule 8(3) Mandatory Impact Assessments
Compliance automation for enterprises with CSR budgets of ₹10 Crore or more and projects exceeding ₹1 Crore.
The Rule 8(3) Statutory Threshold
Under the Companies (CSR Policy) Amendment Rules 2021, any enterprise with an average CSR obligation of ₹10 Crore or more in the three immediately preceding financial years must undertake independent impact assessments through an independent agency for all CSR projects having outlays of ₹1 Crore or more that have completed at least one year.
Furthermore, the impact assessment report must be placed before the Board and annexed to the annual report on CSR.
ImpactOS manages this entire lifecycle: flagging projects reaching the 1-year mark, compiling longitudinal beneficiary baseline datasets, issuing RFP tenders to accredited independent evaluation firms, and producing Board-ready annexure reports within the statutory 2% / ₹50 Lakh administrative expenditure cap.
Rule 8(3) Evaluation Management Console
Social Return on Investment (SROI) Econometric Modeling
Quantify the exact monetary and social value generated for every rupee of corporate CSR capital deployed.
Financial Proxies & Impact Monetization
Utilizes standardized econometric financial proxies to assign credible monetary values to non-market outcomes—such as days of wage labor gained from reduced waterborne illness or lifetime earnings uplifts from technical certifications.
Deadweight & Attribution Deduction
Mathematically deducts Deadweight (what would have happened anyway through government schemes) and Attribution (contributions from other local NGOs or public infrastructure), delivering honest, defensible net impact ratios.
Longitudinal Beneficiary Retention
Tracks cohort retention 12, 24, and 36 months post-intervention. Analyzes whether trained farmers continue using sustainable micro-irrigation practices or if water tables remain elevated three monsoons later.
SEBI BRSR & Global ESG Disclosure Harmonization
Automatically export certified social performance metrics into top-1000 listed entity disclosure standards.
SEBI Business Responsibility & Sustainability Reporting (BRSR)
Under SEBI mandates for the top 1,000 listed companies in India, corporate sustainability reporting requires rigorous disclosure under Principle 8 (Inclusive Growth and Equitable Development), including:
- Percentage of input material sourced from local/MSME suppliers.
- Number of beneficiaries reached disaggregated by gender and marginalized groups (SC/ST/OBC).
- Details of Social Impact Assessments completed and public disclosures.
- Rehabilitation and Resettlement (R&R) program outcomes.
ImpactOS auto-populates all Principle 8 Core indicators directly from verified milestone and evidence records, eliminating weeks of manual cross-functional reporting.
Harmonized Global Framework Export
Frequently Asked Questions: Impact Intelligence
Key econometric, assessment, and statutory questions answered.
What is the statutory cap on Rule 8(3) impact assessment expenditure?
Under Rule 8(3)(c), impact assessment expenditure can be booked as CSR expenditure for that financial year, subject to a cap of 2% of total CSR expenditure or ₹50 Lakhs, whichever is higher. ImpactOS monitors your assessment budget against this statutory ceiling automatically.
Who conducts the actual field evaluations?
The Companies Act mandates that impact assessments be conducted by an independent external agency. ImpactOS acts as the digital infrastructure and data room platform, providing accredited external evaluators (such as TISS, CRISIL, or institutional universities) with complete baseline records, survey tools, and telemetry logs.
Can impact metrics be tracked across multi-year ongoing projects?
Yes. The platform supports multi-year cohort tracking, measuring incremental changes across Year 1, Year 2, and Year 3 against the original baseline established prior to capital disbursement.
Measure Genuine Social Transformation, Not Just Outputs
Automate Rule 8(3) assessments and prove your SROI with DreamIT ImpactOS.