Vice-Chancellor, University of Oxford

Professor Irene Tracey

“I continue to be proud of the reach and impact that OUP has on the wider world. Each day our colleagues here make rigorous choices about the publication of cutting-edge research, trusted educational resources, and innovative new products. In doing so, OUP represents the diversity of thought, approach, and action that sits at the heart of our institution.”

CEO and Secretary to the Delegates, 糖心VLOG Press

Nigel Portwood

“There have been challenges and opportunities for us to navigate this year. I am grateful to colleagues across OUP for their unwavering commitment to our mission, their ability to adapt to changing customer requirements, and for their efforts in helping us to realize our digital ambitions.”

Highlights from 2024/25

We introduced AI-enabled tools on the Oxford Academic platform and the Oxford English Dictionary (OED).

We launched the Oxford Test of English Advanced, preparing test takers for success by assessing today鈥檚 language needs in real-life contexts.

OUP products were selected as approved resources for students in New Zealand as part of a major reform in primary maths.

We announced a science-based target of Net Zero by 2050, aligned to the UN鈥檚 goal of limiting global warming to 1.5掳C.

We donated more than 261,000 books to readers worldwide.

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Submissions are open for the Oxford Sa茂d Global Climate Change Challenge 2025, a competition in which students and teachers from around the world are invited to join forces in combatting the climate crisis.听

The Climate Change Challenge, in partnership with Sa茂d Business School and the University of Oxford, aims to inspire high school students and teachers to apply their innovation, creativity, and problem-solving skills to generate unique solutions to tackle climate change鈥攚hether at a local, national, or global level.听听

Following the success of the 2024 competition鈥攚hich received over 1,000 entries from more than 58 countries鈥攚e are proud to be continuing our support for the Climate Change Challenge and its encouragement of climate education, innovation, and action.

As we mark Earth Day 2025, we are committed to educating students on climate change, as well as reducing our impact on the climate and nature from our own operations. Last year we announced our aim to reach net zero by 2050, and have detailed our progress against our other sustainability goals in our most recent Responsible Publishing Report.

The Climate Change Challenge welcomes student and teacher submissions, asking them to respond to one of five key climate change challenges:

• Air pollution: caused by industrial emissions, vehicle exhaust, and other pollutants, and can lead to respiratory problems and severe health issues听

• Extreme weather events: how communities can prepare for and respond to the increasing frequency and intensity of hurricanes, droughts, and heatwaves听

• Food security: climate change threatens agriculture and food production, making it harder to feed a growing population听

• Water scarcity: adverse effects on water availability can lead to droughts in some regions and flooding in others听

• Biodiversity: as ecosystems face unprecedented threats due to climate change, biodiversity conservation is essential to sustaining life on Earth.

Finalists from the student competition will have the opportunity to present their projects at Sa茂d Business School in Oxford, and the finalists of the teacher competition will present at COP30 in Brazil in November 2025. Overall winners will attend a tailored climate change programme at Sa茂d Business School in spring 2026.听

Submissions are now open and will close at 23:59 GMT on 30 June 2025. You can find out more information and enter the Climate Change Challenge .听

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We鈥檝e announced our aim to decarbonize by 2050 at the latest.听

Our Net Zero target and strategy will focus on reducing carbon emissions from all parts of our operations and supply chain, including the production of our books and journals.听

In line with our commitments under the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) Publishers Compact and Publishing Declares Climate Pledge, we鈥檝e set a science-based target that supports the UN鈥檚 goal of limiting global warming to 1.5掳C.听听

Zoe Cokeliss Barsley, Director of Sustainability, explains: “As a global publisher, it鈥檚 crucial that the actions we take today continue to reduce our impact on the planet and contribute to a more sustainable future for communities worldwide. We鈥檝e made great progress on our 2025 targets, and these have laid the foundations for the next step in our sustainability strategy that centres on a realistic and achievable Net Zero commitment.”

Most of our carbon footprint comes from printing and distribution, so to achieve Net Zero we need to focus on reducing emissions from print publications. This includes printing on demand where possible, engaging suppliers on emissions reductions and targets, and continuing to expand our digital publishing activities.听

We鈥檝e already made significant progress towards our 2025 sustainability goals, which includes halving emissions from our offices, warehouses, and business travel. These carbon savings have resulted from, for example: the use of zero-carbon electricity to power our head office in Oxford, solar panels at our Karachi facility that help to reduce the site鈥檚 reliance on diesel for back-up generators, and the electric forklift vehicles that transport stock within our warehouses.

Our Group Operations Director, Rob Dalby shared, “At OUP we鈥檝e made great strides in reducing the environmental impact of our publications, with 90% of all the paper we use being certified sustainable. Thanks to positive engagement with our printers worldwide, we are well on the way to achieving our 100% sustainable paper target.”

“Now, we are expanding our focus on sustainable print to address the greenhouse gas emissions that arise from paper manufacture, print production, and freight. With our new Net Zero target, we build on the existing steps we have taken to reduce emissions from our own operations.”

“I would like to thank everyone at the Press for their commitment and contributions to our sustainability efforts to date, and for their ongoing support in delivering Net Zero.”

CEO听听

Nigel Portwood

“Throughout our 500-year history, we have continuously adapted to changes in the world around us, and taking steps to operate sustainably is no different. Committing to a Net Zero target is a significant milestone, and I am proud that OUP is taking action to protect and preserve our environment for generations to come.”听

Discover our role as a responsible publisher in the 2023-24 Responsible Publishing Report, and听learn more about our sustainability commitment.听

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We鈥檙e helping teachers bring sustainability into the classroom with the launch of the

This new addition offers teachers a way to inspire children when talking about sustainability. The curriculum, supported by lesson plans and other resources to bring it to life, focuses on the importance of inspiring children about the change they can make to build a more sustainable world.听听

Wellbeing remains at the heart of the (OIC).听 To address the risk of climate anxiety among children, we put the emphasis on how no change is too small to make an impact, from everyday decisions to bigger collective action.听听

How we put our curriculum together听

Teachers told us they want to teach sustainability, but are concerned about the practicalities of how to do so. Students are passionate about 鈥済oing green鈥� and want to have the knowledge and skills to live sustainably and pursue green careers. We also know that reducing climate anxiety and offering hope is key.听听

Guided by the , we worked with subject matter experts including , a pioneer in the field and our curriculum developer, as well as teachers Jody Ellenby and Rebecca Tudor and a range of external experts from academia and beyond.听听

The curriculum has three domains which reoccur and build each year for years 1 to 9:听

• Taking responsibility for the difference we make鈥��听
• Living on Planet Earth听
• Making change.听

The interdisciplinary curriculum follows a project-based methodology covering Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) subjects. 听

We believe it is important that everyone has access to quality information about sustainability, so our resources are designed to cater for a variety of learning styles 鈥� both in print and online. This includes digital books, lesson plans, professional development as well as print project books and teacher鈥檚 guides.听听

What this means for teachers听

Matthew Davidson, Head of the Oxford International Curriculum at OUP, said “72% of international school teachers we surveyed told us that they do not use any published resources to teach Sustainability, but the majority (89%) would like to. I鈥檓 really excited for teachers to try out our new curriculum as we鈥檙e confident that it will help teachers and learners both flourish and take better care of our planet.鈥�听

If you鈥檇 like to find out more, .

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Zoe Cokeliss Barsley, Director of Sustainability at 糖心VLOG Press, is one of 14 influential thought-leaders, founders, and global entrepreneurs invited to judge 听

This world-wide competition gives teams of school students aged 15-18 the opportunity to present their proposals for addressing the climate crisis, while educators will present their lesson plans integrating awareness and inspiration for students to think creatively about tackling one of our society鈥檚 most pressing concerns.听

We are proud to support this initiative, which we will be sharing with our global community of teachers and learners to encourage participation. In partnership with the Sa茂d Business School and the University of Oxford, we are committed to empowering and equipping learners to navigate and play an active role in creating solutions around climate change.鈥�听

Speaking on the invitation to join as an international judge, Zoe Cokeliss Barsley said:鈥�听

鈥淐limate change is the defining issue of our time, and the need to find innovative solutions is now critical. The Climate Change Challenge is an incredible opportunity for young people and educators to put their minds to solving the crisis, and to share their ideas on a global stage. I鈥檓 delighted to be involved as a judge and I can鈥檛 wait to see the ideas they come up with.鈥�鈥�听

As the Director of Sustainability since 2020, Zoe has led OUP鈥檚 work to achieve carbon neutrality, reduce our waste and footprint, and source sustainable paper as part of our 2025 sustainability targets, which you can read more about in our latest .听

The finalists of the Climate Change Challenge 鈥� five teams from the student category and five individuals from the teacher category 鈥� will attend a ceremony during COP28 in Dubai to present their solutions to an international audience.鈥�听

The winners will earn a spot in a bespoke programme at Sa茂d Business School, part of the University of Oxford, in the Spring of 2024, alongside access to a vibrant community of entrepreneurs and thought leaders in innovation and social impact from around the world.听

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OUP was one of 31 teams across labs, colleges, and departments recognized for improving environmental sustainability, and one of only seven recipients of ‘Beyond Gold’鈥攖he highest level of award.

Our ‘Beyond Gold’ Award recognizes the work of our colleague-led Green Groups, our Sustainable Marketing Working Group, and other colleagues across the organization. The achievements celebrated include:

• The creation of the collaborative Sustainable Marketing Working Group, and the development of our听Sustainable Marketing Toolkit

• A project led by colleagues from our Academic division to make library conferences more sustainable

• Activities by the Oxford Green Group including promoting local environmental causes and events

• A joint environmental book club run by the Oxford and New York Green Groups

The awards are part of the  scheme, a UNESCO award-winning programme designed to support colleagues and students in implementing sustainable practices across universities and affiliated organizations. The University is one of over 50 participating organizations worldwide.

Held at the Bodleian Library’s Divinity School, the event was hosted by the University’s Vice-Chancellor, Professor Irene Tracey, and celebrated the contributions of the University’s community towards its of net zero carbon and biodiversity net gain.

Zo毛 Cokeliss Barsley, our Director of Sustainability, said: 鈥�I am incredibly pleased that OUP has been recognized for a third time for our commitment to sustainability at the Vice-Chancellor’s Environmental Sustainability Awards. Our Beyond Gold Award reflects the continued hard work of lots of colleagues which we are very proud to be able to celebrate.鈥�

Our sustainability commitments

Read more about the progress we’ve made towards our sustainability targets, and what our future direction looks like, in our latest .

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We are inviting our global community to join our free, online event on Tuesday 25 April.

For the Oxford Forum, we are bringing together the greatest minds in education and research to explore our shared mission of building a sustainable future.

The Forum aligns with our commitment to the 听as we discuss the practical steps we can all take towards Quality Education, Climate Action, and Reduced Inequalities.

This event follows our 2021 Forum for Educators event, which was attended by thousands of people from over 150 countries.

Register for free today

Everyone is invited to join us online for the Oxford Forum鈥檚 three panel talks, where you can connect with others and hear from a variety of industry experts as we explore some of the issues at the heart of imagining a more sustainable future.

The three sessions will take place live throughout the day on 25 April and registrants will also be available to watch on demand after the event.

Find out more about each session and sign up below:

• Session 1:听

8:00 BST / 09:00 SAST / 12:30 IST

• Session 2:听

12:00 BST / 13:00 SAST / 16:30 IST

• Session 3:听

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鈥楾he Karachi Literature Festival is not just an event, but a movement that aims to spread the joy of reading and the light of learning across the country鈥�.

OUP Pakistan was proud to host the anticipated 14^th edition of the three-day Literature festival under the theme 鈥楶eople, Planet, and Possibilities鈥�. Pakistani writers, academics and thought leaders came together to join expert panels and author talks in intellectual discourse.

Sessions held focused on a variety of topics such as environment, climate change, education, Edtech, economy, and D&I. Key sessions on education included 鈥榮tudent-teacher wellbeing鈥� and 鈥榯he role of technology in enhancing student learning鈥� while emphasizing the need to reform curricula to incorporate new developments in technology.

We also hosted 24 book launches during the Festival鈥攖en were OUP titles.

The theme covered the consequences of climate change 鈥� notable considering the catastrophic floods in Pakistan in 2022鈥攁s well as addressing the educational deficits and the promise of education technology. 鈥業n difficult times, the Karachi Literature Festival (KLF) has an important role to play in becoming a beacon of hope and exploring solutions and possibilities鈥�, said Arshad Husain, OUP Pakistan鈥檚 Managing Director.

More than 130,000 guests attended the festival in person to hear from 200 speakers representing eight different countries, including two Booker Prize winning authors, South African playwright and novelist Damon Galgut in 2021 and Sri Lanka鈥檚 Shehan Karunatilaka for 2022. The online audience was even larger, reaching around 889,000 people across Facebook and Instagram.

Star speakers

Keynote speakers included, Noorul Huda Shah, Dramatist, short story writer and poet, and Sherry Rehman, Federal Minister for Climate Change and Environment. Renowned humanitarian Dr Adeebul Hasan Rizvi, one of the guests of honour shared an emotive call to prioritise the education and healthcare needs of the people of Pakistan.

Climate change and climate justice

The session on 鈥榲ulnerability and resilience鈥� in the face of climate change was based on a report by Human Rights Commission of Pakistan. Environment experts, activists, and journalists discussed the increasing frequency and intensity of natural disasters and extreme weather events, with communities across the globe becoming more vulnerable to the impacts of climate change.

Award winners

 for Pakistani authors were also announced. The prizes, supported by our sponsors, recognise pioneering work in Urdu prose and poetry, and English fiction. Best of Friends by Kamila Shamsie won the fiction book prize. Prizes were also awarded for the best books in Sindhi, Balochi, Punjabi, and Pashto languages.

Attendance to the KLF sessions was open to everyone at the Beach Luxury Hotel in Karachi; home to KLF for many years. Sessions were free and available online via social media for our global audience. This proved successful with KLF ranking in the top 5 trending topics on Twitter in Pakistan.

Commenting at the close of the event, Arshad said: 鈥淚 am humbled and inspired by the overwhelming response we have received from our attendees. KLF is not just an event, but a movement that aims to spread the joy of reading and the light of learning across the country. I am grateful to all our speakers, panellists, and performers who have travelled from far and wide to be with us and inspire us with their thoughts and ideas.鈥�

Watch the live streams from the Karachi Literature Festival on YouTube  and see the full programme .

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