Community initiatives at OCI

 

Community initiatives at OCI

OCI views sustainability as a driver of long-term financial performance

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OCI is committed to being a responsible corporate citizen and actively supports local organisations and charities that align with our core values. We place a particular focus on initiatives that promote education, advance technology, and drive sustainability. OCI focuses on collaborative, connected and creative working alliances to generate positive contributions to the community.”

Fiona Beck OCI Independent Non-Executive Director

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OCI views sustainability as a driver of long-term financial performance – presenting opportunities to unlock monetary value and create a competitive advantage. With this in mind, we are committed to maintaining high standards of transparent stakeholder communication and reporting, and sustainability remains a key focus looking ahead to 2025, both for the Board and through OCI's continued support of Oakley’s own commitment to sustainability.

OCI supports initiatives that focus on advancing education, technology and sustainability. This section highlights the organisations and work we support in our community.

Reading Clinic and BUEI

(Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute)

As part of its new community strategy, in 2024 OCI began supporting the installation of solar panels for certain charities in Bermuda. 

Installed

11.1kW

solar photovoltaic system

Provides

25

years of energy independence

Teacher, girl and laptop for e learning in library

Bermuda College Foundation

In 2022, OCI committed to funding the phased upgrade and expansion of the Bermuda College Aquaponics Lab. Phase I of the project included upgrading the original solar-powered aquaponics lab to support the College’s aquaponics programme and other related courses in 2023. Phase II of the project was completed in 2024 with the opening of a purpose-built facility with an expanded modular system that will provide increased production and serve as a living laboratory.

A scientist in a mask, goggles, and hairnet closely examines green plants in a lab setting.

Endeavour Programme

In 2022 OCI launched a three-year grant scheme with Endeavour to support the Middle School programme. This enables students to participate in a learning programme applying Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Maths (‘STEAM’) concepts to sailing.

544

Participating students

95%

Reporting improved problem-solving skills

Boys standing on catamaran

Bermuda Education Network

In 2024, OCI kicked off a three-year donation programme with the Bermuda Education Network (‘BEN’) in recognition of the impact of the BEN literacy programme which is focused on improving the reading proficiency of Bermuda’s children.

2,645

Students received services

114

Teachers received support

World, map and children learning with a globe in classroom

See: OCI’s focus on community