Royal Society of Chemistry publishes first sustainability strategy to advance UN SDGs - February 4, 2026
The Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) has published its first sustainability strategy, outlining its vision of a sustainable future and its role in contributing toward the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs). The organization states that the strategy was developed using insights drawn… Read More
SPIE joins UN Sustainable Development Goals Publishers Compact - January 30, 2026
SPIE, the international society for optics and photonics, has become a signatory to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Publishers Compact alongside other organizations in the publishing community. The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) consist of 17 goals addressing sustainability issues that… Read More
Springer Nature and University of Tokyo to host SDGs Symposium 2026 on AI and sustainability - January 16, 2026
Springer Nature and the University of Tokyo are jointly organizing the SDGs Symposium 2026, a hybrid event focused on the role of artificial intelligence in advancing sustainability. The symposium, titled ‘AI and Sustainability: Opportunities and Challenges for a Sustainable Future’, will take place on… Read More
IOP Publishing achieves 36% carbon emissions reduction, advancing sustainable practices in scientific publishing - January 15, 2026
IOP Publishing has reported a 36% reduction in carbon emissions compared with a 2020 baseline, marking a significant milestone in the organization’s sustainability strategy. The reduction reflects efforts to embed sustainability across operations while supporting a more sustainable and equitable future for the global scientific community. Key… Read More
Springer Nature report links academic research to sustainable development policy - November 20, 2025
Springer Nature has released a new report that has provided the most comprehensive evidence so far on how academic research has influenced policy linked to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Published during the 30th UN Climate Conference (COP30), the report, produced in partnership with… Read More
Clarivate unveils 2024 sustainability report - September 26, 2025
Clarivate Plc has released its 2024 sustainability report, highlighting the company’s achievements in driving sustainability and broader Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) principles over the past year. The report shows how Clarivate continues to align its products and services with the United Nations Sustainable… Read More
ENSULIB publishes new book on libraries and sustainable development - July 31, 2025
The IFLA Environment, Sustainability, and Libraries Section (ENSULIB) has released Libraries Driving Education for Sustainable Development, a new open-access volume that explores the role of libraries in advancing UNESCO’s Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) agenda. The publication is part of the IFLA Publications Series… Read More
Emerald Publishing unveils Emerald Insight platform for enhanced accessibility and sustainability - July 23, 2025
Emerald Publishing has launched an updated version of its Emerald Insight platform, introducing a redesigned interface intended to offer improved accessibility, usability, and sustainability for a global academic audience. The upgrade serves as a centralized access point for over 400 journals, 7,000 books, 3,000… Read More
EASE launches SDG Checklist to support progress tracking on UN Sustainable Development Goals - July 21, 2025
The European Association of Science Editors (EASE) has released an SDG Checklist, developed jointly by its Environment & Sustainability (E&S) Committee and Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Committee. The tool is designed to assist editors and publishers in monitoring and reporting their contributions toward… Read More
STM launches Level 3 of the SDG Sustainability Roadmap, advancing targeted action for global impact - June 9, 2025
STM has announced the release of Level 3 of its SDG Sustainability Roadmap, an initiative designed to guide academic publishers in supporting the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Building on the earlier stages of the roadmap, this latest phase aims to equip organizations with practical tools… Read More
