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01 Home
02 Contents
03 Introduction
04 Reflections from 2022-23
05 Publishing with purpose
06 Operating sustainably
07 Case Study: Understanding climate risks and opportunities
08 Case Study: Improving our approach to sustainable marketing
09 Operating ethically
10 Case Study: Reaffirming our Partner Code of Conduct
11 Supporting our people
12 Case Study: Empowering colleagues through coaching
13 Case Study: Prioritizing the wellbeing of our people
14 Case Study: Supporting career development of under-represented groups
15 Supporting our communities
16 Case Study: Harnessing the power of books
17 Case Study: Helping to fund cutting-edge research
18 Case Study: Driving literacy skills in South Africa
19 Case studies
20 More Information

CASE STUDY

Harnessing the power of books

In November, our Group Ethics and Compliance team met in Oxford for its biennial conference, bringing together colleagues from 13 different countries. At the conference, the team participated in a volunteering event with our charity partner, Book Aid International.

We are proud to have a long-standing charity partnership with Book Aid International, whose mission is to ensure that everyone has access to books to enrich, improve, and change their lives for the better. Last year, we donated almost 185,000 books to Book Aid International, supporting them to send more than 1.1 million books to over 180 partners in 26 countries across the world. These donations provided educational and enrichment opportunities to readers in thousands of schools, libraries, universities, refugee camps, prisons, and hospitals.

Speaking about the partnership, Clair Bradley, Trusts and Corporates Manager at Book Aid International, said:

‘The books from OUP have incredible value for everyone we send them to. They make an amazing difference to people's lives...they support education and healthcare, but also bring joy to people. We know books spark imagination and inspire people - and it's all with the help of OUP which is amazing.’

After learning about the impact and reach of Book Aid International’s work, our Group Ethics and Compliance team stamped and packed 1,000 books to be distributed to communities in need. Included with the books were hand-made bookmarks and handwritten notes for the recipients.

We look forward to continuing our support for Book Aid International in the future, as they work towards delivering sustainable change and creating more opportunities for people to access books, regardless of their location or circumstances.

‘It goes to the heart of our mission, and I'm so pleased the team had the opportunity to see and feel our products, and experience first-hand the impact these books have on people's lives.’

Susan Armour

Group Ethics and Compliance Officer

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