"societal benefits" is a perfectly valid phrase and can be used in written English.
For example, "The new law aimed to bring about societal benefits by providing extra funding for healthcare services."
I've learned there are wider societal benefits to living wills.
"It's not clear what the societal benefits are.
Easing the parts of the regulatory thicket without societal benefits.
Others mentioned additional societal benefits of homeownership, like stable neighborhoods.
Infrastructure Making the case for long-term investment to deliver societal benefits Value for who?
The publication of government data has long-enabled transparency and wider societal benefits.
The rich wanted all of the societal benefits and none of the societal responsibilities.
Professional money management has many societal benefits, Mr. Scharfstein is quick to note.
"Legal trade could provide conservation and would provide societal benefits - it would create jobs in low income countries.
Trading against others is regarded as an inherently selfish pursuit, even if it might have indirect societal benefits.
Given the health problems and poor diet endured by many locals, increased youth participation in sport has considerable societal benefits.
