Why choose an outsourced CSR manager?
Between the requirements of your large customers, new regulations (CSRD, VSME) and your teams’ expectations, CSR is a real issue. But without a dedicated resource, it’s hard to know where to start.
With an outsourced CSR manager, we co-lead your CSR strategy from A to Z, from setting objectives to regulatory compliance, so you can act quickly without hiring.
- Multidisciplinary expertise, operational from day one: with Act For Now, you gain access to a team in which every consultant is an expert in their field, working together on your projects.
- No recruitment delay or learning curve: with an outsourced CSR manager, you are up and running from the first month, with a team that already knows the frameworks, tools and contacts.
- Flexibility to match your needs: your CSR needs vary throughout the year. The arrangement adapts to the period and the workstreams (EcoVadis preparation, launching a carbon footprint, producing your VSME sustainability report).
- An outside perspective that adds credibility: an external consultant brings an objective view, sector benchmarks and the ability to deliver difficult messages.
Controlled, predictable costs: the cost can be fully adjusted to the level of presence you need.
A dedicated CSR expert present in your company every week
Managing your CSR strategy
We set the priorities, indicators and workstreams. Monthly steering committees, reporting and progress tracking included.
Regulatory compliance
VSME, CSRD, carbon footprint, double materiality... We prepare you for current and upcoming requirements.
Assessments and certifications
EcoVadis, sector labels... We manage your assessments to maximise your scores and your chances of winning contracts.
Engaging your teams
Awareness workshops, CSR events, a community of ambassadors: we bring your employees on board.
Tools and industrialisation
CSR measurement and reporting tools suited to your size, which your teams can reuse independently once the engagement ends.
CSR communication
Newsletters, sustainability reports, stakeholder communications... We help you promote your commitments without greenwashing.Our Strengths
A multidisciplinary team
When you outsource your CSR to Act For Now, you gain access to a team in which each member is an expert in their field: EcoVadis, carbon footprint, VSME, double materiality, LCA, awareness-raising and community engagement.
Expertise we apply ourselves
Act For Now holds an EcoVadis Platinum medal (top 1%) and publishes its own VSME sustainability report. We don't recommend practices we don't apply ourselves.
A regular presence
Our weekly or bi-monthly presence, remote and on site, lets us truly integrate into your organisation. Your teams know us, trust us and reach out to us naturally. This closeness is what makes the difference between a one-off consulting engagement and long-term support.They already trust us
We support each year 100 companies boosting their CSR strategy.
A big thank you to the Act For Now teams for their support throughout this process, which helped us earn the EcoVadis Gold Medal! Estelle and Charlotte combined expertise, clear teaching and close support, making a sometimes complex exercise much more accessible. Not to mention a clear, effective platform that makes day-to-day management of the process much easier. Thank you to the whole team for this high-quality support.
A very attentive team that adapts to the company's needs, knowledge and objectives. Thank you for helping us progress and for helping bring the management team on board. Thanks to you, our initial objectives have been exceeded.
Fully satisfied with the approach, follow-up and tailored advice, which helped us make great progress in structuring our CSR program. It helps us communicate better, but above all it made us step back to prioritise our actions and build a timeline. A very professional approach from the consultant.
We have worked with Act for Now for the third year in a row and are fully satisfied. The proposed support is very well structured, with clear organisation and intuitive tools that make the process much easier. The team that supported us throughout the project was particularly attentive and available.
Delighted to have been supported by Act For Now: a professional, available and attentive team throughout the project. The support was high-quality and challenging, in a positive way. Thanks to their help, we earned the Platinum medal on our very first assessment! A result beyond our expectations and a source of great pride for our employees. Many thanks for this effective and enjoyable collaboration.
Your expertise, commitment and responsiveness played a decisive role in the success of this engagement. Thanks to your rigorous support and sound advice, we were able to structure and showcase our CSR actions as effectively as possible, which allowed us to achieve this level of recognition.
Frequently asked questions
From what company size does an outsourced CSR manager make sense?
From 30 to 50 employees, if the CSR issues are real (customer requests, EcoVadis assessment, a carbon footprint to carry out, reporting requirements). Below that, a one-off CSR structuring engagement is often more suitable. Above 300 to 400 employees, the outsourced CSR manager usually works as co-lead alongside a dedicated internal contact.
Can we outsource only certain CSR workstreams?
Yes. Our engagement can be comprehensive or focused on one or more specific workstreams: EcoVadis only, carbon footprint and decarbonisation only, or VSME reporting only. We define the scope when setting up the engagement.
What is the minimum commitment period?
We recommend a minimum commitment of 6 months for an outsourced CSR manager engagement to produce measurable results. The most transformative engagements last 12 to 36 months. We hold quarterly reviews to adjust the scope.
How does the transition work if you hire an in-house CSR manager?
This is a common scenario, and one we plan for. We handle the skills transfer and handover with your future CSR manager, so they can start their role on a solid foundation rather than from scratch.
Can Act For Now work with us if we already have an in-house CSR manager?
Yes, as co-lead. We support your CSR manager on topics that require specialist expertise (EcoVadis, carbon footprint, VSME, LCA) or on one-off projects they cannot handle alone.
How is billing structured?
We work on a monthly fixed fee agreed at the start of the engagement, covering a set number of days and a defined scope of workstreams. Work outside this scope (an unplanned EcoVadis assessment, an additional carbon footprint) is covered by a contract amendment.
Our team
From our offices in France, we work alongside international clients remotely. Video workshops and shared working tools allow us to understand your operations and challenges in depth, and to design a robust and pragmatic CSR approach tailored to your context. We help you embed CSR in your strategy, decarbonize your operations and upskill your employees.
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