The project, sponsored by IRENE, is being carried out simulataneously in three separate regions of the world, namely Asia, Africa and Latin America. The project aims at identifying the scope and nature of the SCR practices, the role of national legislation in facilitating better environmental and social practices (standards, compliance procedure, etc.) and the mechanisms adopted by the corporate groups for community development and participation. To be identified are areas of critical concerns in the implementation, inforcement and compliance procedures of legislations and standards applicable to corporate practices.