Principle 7: Businesses, when engaged in influencing public and regulatory policy, should do so in a responsible manner. [...] Blue Star is very active on the industry front and, through its collaborations with industrial institutions and professional bodies, works towards the betterment of the industry as a whole. The Company aspires to drive a positive change in the industry by way of providing advocacy in matters pertaining to advancement of the industry and public good. The Company also contributes to industrial and trade bodies related to governance and administration, economic reforms, inclusive development policies, energy security, water and food security, sustainable business principles, and others, seeking to create a transformational change. [...] Blue Star's senior leadership has been offering its expertise and insights during the formulation of public policies through strategic partnerships with industrial bodies and consortiums at the local, national and international levels, namely, Confederation of Indian Industries (CII), Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI), Refrigeration and Air-conditioning Manufacturers Association (RAMA), Bombay Chamber of Commerce & Industry (BCCI), Indian Green Building Council (IGBC), The Energy and Resource Institute (TERI), Water Quality Association (WQA), National Safety Council, and various other collective platforms or fora, to put forth the larger interests of the industry.