independent producers,
music collecting societies and a host of other
creative contributors.
Commitment to Fair
Trading
Since the launch of Radio Times in 1923, the
BBC’s commercial activities have played
an important part in the funding of its public
services. BBC Worldwide was formed to develop
a co-ordinated approach to the BBC’s
commercial activities, maximise the value
of the BBC’s assets and re-invest in
public service programming. In performing
its commercial role, BBC Worldwide conforms
to domestic and European Competition Law.
In addition, and unlike its competitors, BBC
Worldwide is subject to further requirements
to trade fairly, under the BBC’s Royal
Charter |
Commitment
to Corporate Social Responsibility
BBC Worldwide seeks out complementarity between
its work and its social responsibilities at
home and abroad. The company’s ethical
sourcing policy includes overseas factory
inspections for health and safety and other
working conditions. Local schools give feedback
on BBC Children’s magazines, and as part
of World Book Day, the Teletubbies joined
a campaign to show young children that books
can be fun.
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