CLASII (now Latinamerica Sustentable) – This Handbook is a compilation of the central aspects of 19 environmental and social guidelines promulgated by Chinese institutions. There are dozens of Chinese guidelines and standards that have environmental and corporate social responsibility contents. However, those selected in this Handbook are the most relevant for communities affected by projects with Chinese
participation.
What is the Handbook for?
The Chinese guidelines are very recent; thus, this Handbook constitutes a tool to: know in detail the most relevant Chinese environmental and
social guidelines; analyze potential uses and applications of each of the 19 guidelines; request Chinese companies and financiers to comply with
them; request Chinese authorities to monitor compliance with the guidelines and work towards the creation of accountability mechanisms and mandatory standards; inform national environmental authorities of the commitments made by the Chinese State through the guidelines; promote communication between social organizations in the places where projects are implemented and Chinese institutions, Chinese and international NGOs, and the media.