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We recognise that industry associations may represent many members and sometimes we may have different views on a topic. We join coalitions where there is likely to be a common advocacy objective.\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003EThrough our engagements with governments, directly and with industry associations, we promote the stable regulatory environments that Shell needs to invest in the oil and gas people need today, and in the low-carbon energy solutions we offer our customers.\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003EWe take a transparent approach to our advocacy and engagements. 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