Three sustainability case studies in the scholarly publishing ecosystem
Oliver Gadsby, Zoe Cokeliss Barsley, Catherine Hodgson, Scott DavidsonKey points
Of the UN's 17 Sustainable Development Goals, academic publishers and Higher Education institutions are focusing on Environmental Sustainability. Oxford University Press has made progress on carbon neutrality for its operations; protecting biodiversity; and minimizing waste. Its ambitions go further. Taylor & Francis has a goal of being a net zero carbon business by 2030, and has made progress in areas including reduction of book inventory and transport. The University of Edinburgh has set targets of achieving net zero by 2040 and zero waste by 2030. It is ambitious in its further action, aiming to lead by example. All contributors emphasize the collaborative effort required: within their organization, across their sector, and with relevant industry bodies. They usefully explore their own roles as agents of change.