Why forward-thinking brands must rally behind SISA 2025

In this world that’s increasingly defined by the need for impact, relevance and responsibility, storytelling around social good is no longer a footnote, it’s the headline.

Need we shout ourselves hoarse on this? Not really. This is because in Nigeria’s corporate space, CSR Reporters has emerged as one of the few platforms amplifying the stories of brands and individuals walking the talk in Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability.

Founded less than 10 years ago, CSR Reporters has steadily grown from an ambitious niche platform to what is now arguably Nigeria’s most dedicated voice on CSR and sustainability matters.

CSR, as defined in plain terms, is the business of doing good, not in theory, but in structured, consistent, and strategic practice. It is how companies choose to operate in ways that improve society and protect the environment while still achieving their business goals. The idea is simple: Making profit without losing your soul. Whether it’s an environmental clean-up, support for healthcare, ethical labour, climate-smart farming, community education, or disaster relief, CSR ensures that companies return value to the very ecosystems from which they profit.

The chairman and publisher of CSR Reporters, Mr. Eche Munonye, says the mission is clear, to give visibility to the quiet work many brands and individuals are doing to make society better. “We started CSR Reporters after realising that organisational philanthropy and CSR efforts needed to be adequately documented, interrogated, and celebrated,” he says. “We are a platform not just for information but for recognition. We inspire corporations to make their interventions more strategic, measurable, and embedded into their culture.”

As an online and print publication, CSR Reporters offers wide-ranging coverage on sustainability issues, impact stories, environmental campaigns, corporate ethics, employee volunteerism, community empowerment and more. But like the most impactful media houses in the world, they have not stopped at reporting. They have stepped into the arena, convening, rewarding, encouraging.

In 2020, as the world grappled with the COVID-19 pandemic, CSR Reporters launched what has now become the Social Impact and Sustainability Awards (SISA). What started as a beautiful “thank you” to those companies and individuals who stepped up during a time of national panic has now matured into Nigeria’s foremost stage for spotlighting real, responsible corporate citizenship.

Held every November, SISA is not your typical black-tie affair with token plaques. It is a storytelling platform with impact at its heart. It is a growing tradition designed to celebrate the brands that have embraced CSR as more than a PR stunt, companies that are changing the game with sustainable models, ethical decisions, and community-centred interventions. It is where sincerity in sustainability gets its standing ovation.

According to Munonye, “We renamed the initiative in 2022 to Social Impact and Sustainability Awards because we realised our reporting had evolved, it wasn’t just about philanthropy anymore. It was about measurable, traceable sustainability impact across the board. The new name gave it more focus, more clarity, more identity.”

And now, the 2025 edition is already on the horizon, bigger, more ambitious, and more purposeful.

What makes SISA 2025 stand out is that it doesn’t just celebrate brands. It challenges them. It’s a mirror and a megaphone. A mirror to reflect where they stand in society’s development and a megaphone to amplify the voices of those already creating change.

This is where the call goes out to forward-thinking organisations, changemakers, foundations, and purpose-driven businesses: SISA 2025 is your stage. Sponsor it. Partner with it. Show up for it.

In a noisy world where people distrust institutions and see most CSR as mere optics, this is your opportunity to show your stakeholders that your brand stands for something real.

By sponsoring SISA 2025, your organisation is not just gaining visibility. You are making a statement. You are aligning your brand with values that outlive campaigns and advertising cycles. You are telling your customers, regulators, partners, and employees that you care, not just in press releases, but in action, in partnerships, in presence.

Your sponsorship will not only help build the event but also strengthen the advocacy for more structured and impactful CSR across Nigeria. It will help CSR Reporters continue to tell the stories that matter, to spotlight unsung heroes, to challenge greenwashing, and to reward the work being done by those often ignored.

So whether you’re a multinational, a homegrown brand, a non-profit, or a public sector agency, if you believe that businesses must be forces for good, this is your moment. Let your brand’s CSR journey be seen, heard, celebrated and remembered.

Because CSR isn’t just about doing good. It’s about being known for doing good.

Let SISA 2025 be the platform that tells your story. And this is a call to Sponsor it. Partner with it. Own it.

To begin your journey toward partnership or sponsorship, contact CSR Reporters today via 08034012198, +447466452785, 09025788002.