# Delta Group Policy Influence Guidelines
## Article 3. Management system
3.1 Delta's position on policy engagement and lobbying projects must be reported to the CEO, COO, CSO annually to confirm that the direction is consistent with the company's philosophy.
3.2 Before participating in an association, Delta management should confirm that the philosophy of the association is compatible with Delta and aligned with the goals of the Paris Agreement.
3.3 The expenditures for participating in any association must be approved by Delta's internal administrative procedures and system. All annual membership expense items above certain amount shall require final approval by the COO or CEO.
3.4 The expenditures for participating in associations shall be compiled and disclosed on the company's official website every year.
3.5 Review and monitor process
3.5.1 Regularly review the participation in trade associations and direct lobbying activities in order to monitor if the association is true to their statements.
3.5.2 If the association philosophy is incompatible with Delta and the principles of the Paris Agreement, Delta should exert influence on the association to amend their position by providing supporting material, issuing public statements or other approaches. If the association doesn't amend their position, Delta should make public statements that clarify that it is distancing from the misalignment, or leave the association.