Publishers Association’s ‘Publishing Declares’ pledge reaches 200 signatories - August 16, 2024
The Publishers Association’s sustainability initiative, Publishing Declares, has achieved a significant milestone, with 200 companies now committed to its climate action goals. The 200th signatory to join the pledge was Muddy Publishing, a design company known for its commitment to sustainable practices. Launched in 2021, the Publishing… Read More
Chinese Academy of Sciences and the National Centre for Scientific Research deepen collaboration and boost global sustainable development - July 5, 2024
The Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) and the National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS) of France have announced plans to deepen their collaboration and jointly advance global sustainable development efforts. This decision follows a bilateral strategic dialogue meeting held last week in Beijing, marking… Read More
OUP releases Responsible Publishing Report on UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) - June 13, 2024
Oxford University Press (OUP) has published the latest Responsible Publishing Report outlining how—as a signatory to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Publishers Compact—it aligns many of its operational and publishing activities with the SDGs through its ongoing commitment to environmental sustainability, operating ethically, and supporting… Read More
Springer Nature joins UN Women Media Compact to empower women in science - June 10, 2024
Springer Nature, a leading global research, educational, and professional publisher, has announced its partnership with the UN Women Media Compact, a global initiative aimed at enhancing the empowerment of women. This move underscores Springer Nature's commitment to advancing gender equity within the scientific community… Read More
Clarivate joins United Nations SDG Publishers Compact - April 24, 2024
Clarivate Plc, a leading global provider of transformative intelligence, has signed the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) Publishers Compact. Signatories of the compact pledge to develop sustainable practices and act as champions of the SDGs during the Decade of… Read More
De Gruyter eBound Foundation launches UPLOpen.com: Democratizing access to scholarly knowledge and advancing sustainability goals - April 22, 2024
In a groundbreaking initiative aimed at democratizing access to scholarly knowledge and driving progress toward the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs), the De Gruyter eBound Foundation has introduced UPLOpen.com. Developed as part of the University Press Library Open (UPLO), UPLOpen.com is a… Read More
New Springer Nature Group Sustainability report reveals strong progress towards carbon reduction goals and increased workforce engagement in sustainability initiatives - April 10, 2024
Springer Nature Group, a leading global publisher renowned for brands like Nature and Scientific American, unveiled its latest annual Sustainable Business Report today, titled "Open for Progress". The report showcases the company's comprehensive environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance data, highlighting significant strides in… Read More
ASM joins UN Sustainable Development Goals Publishers Compact - March 18, 2024
The American Society for Microbiology (ASM) has signed on to the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Publishers Compact and has joined the growing list of publishers who have committed to championing global sustainability. Signatories aspire to accelerate sustainable solutions to the world’s… Read More
Cambridge launches new Sustainable Web Design guidelines - February 21, 2024
Cambridge University Press & Assessment has launched a new Sustainable Web Design guide, in partnership with sustainable web experts Wholegrain Digital, to raise awareness and share best practice for reducing digital carbon emissions. The Sustainable Web Guide has been developed… Read More
Springer Nature and the University of Tokyo to organize SDGs Symposium 2024 on planetary health - February 2, 2024
Springer Nature and the University of Tokyo will be hosting a symposium titled “Planetary Health for Sustainability: Towards transformative solutions for a Healthy Planet” to bring together researchers in Japan, alongside members of the wider community to discuss the links between human health, environmental… Read More
