SDG Hub

As a signatory of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Publishers Compact, IntechOpen works proudly to accelerate progress towards achieving the SDGs by 2030.

We are committed to playing a significant role in our network and community by publishing open access books and open science journals that will help inform, develop, and inspire sustainable practices toward achieving these goals.

You are welcome to use our sustainability-related content and resources - all are available to read, share and download for free. The SDG Hub also covers company-related initiatives.

IntechOpen encourages research in the area of sustainability and supports all 17 SDGs, and contributes specifically to SDG 4 - Quality education.

Publishing Program

Open Access Books & Series

Open Science Journals

Overview of the Content Published by Goal

Responsible Publishing & Processes

Open Science

Waiver Policy

Accessibility Online

Print On Demand

Initiatives

Climate Action

Initiatives of the Publishing Industry

Environmental Impact

Responsible Business and Organisational Culture Principles

Reports

Diversity and Inclusions

Highlights and Events

Publishing Program

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Open Access Books & Series

Sdg-related book series

In line with its values, IntechOpen launched a new open access Book Series on Sustainable Development in July 2022. Led by Series Editor Prof. Usha Iyer-Raniga from RMIT University, Australia, and with an international Editorial Board, the Series presents a topical structure that groups the 17 SDGs.

The four topics of our Environmental Sciences book series, launched in 2022 - Pollution; Environmental Resilience and Management; Ecosystems and Biodiversity; and Water Science - address important areas of advancement in the environmental sciences. They represent a relevant grouping of published works on these critical topics.

IntechOpen Book Series

Sustainable Development

Book Series Doi 10.5772/intechopen.100361

Issn 2753-6580

5 Topics •

282 Works Published •

26 Books Published

Series Editor

Usha Iyer-Raniga

RMIT University, Australia

Environmental Sciences

Book Series Doi 10.5772/intechopen.100362

Issn 2754-6713

4 Topics •

206 Works Published •

22 Books Published

Series Editor

J. Kevin Summers

Environmental Protection Agency, United States of America

Books

Sdg-related books from the ku select program

Our partnership with Knowledge Unlatched, now in its sixth year, has led to the publication of 64 open access books in fields such as Social Sciences, Humanities, Climate Change, Global Health, Engineering, and Physics.

Recently, Knowledge Unlatched has expanded its focus to include subjects related to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which, as KU states, "are commonly agreed to provide a shared blueprint for peace and prosperity for our planet." This ensures that our joint publications address topics of critical importance to society today.

All books published in collaboration with KU, including those related to the SDGs, are permanently available in one centralised location.

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Selected titles

Selected titles

Climate Change and Risk Management

Edited by Antonio Di Pietro

Current Topics in Zoonoses

Edited by Alfonso J. Rodriguez-Morales

Global Health Security

Edited by Allincia Michaud

Social Activism

Edited by Sandro Serpa

Agricultural Value Chains

Edited by John Stanton

Happiness and Wellness

Edited by Floriana Irtelli

Protective Forests as Ecosystem-based Solution for Disaster Risk Reduction (Eco-DRR)

Edited by Michaela Teich

The Nature, Causes, Effects and Mitigation of Climate Change on the Environment

Edited by Stuart Harris

Open Science Journals

Our journals are new, dedicated homes for interdisciplinary technology-focused researchers to publish their work whilst embracing open science and creating a unique global home for academics to disseminate their work.

Highlighted title - Green Energy and Environmental Technology (GEET)

GEET is a peer-reviewed scientific journal that publishes work across biological and environmental sciences, showcasing research within these rapidly developing fields with a high impact on humankind and its environment. The papers published aim to support United Nations SDGs and have a strong technological component. To date, 70% of the works published have been specifically in support of the SDGs. Find out more

Open access peer-reviewed article

Research on Ammonium Removal from Wastewater by Adsorption and Ozonation Processes

Ján Derco, Nikola Šoltýsová, Ronald Zakhar and Jakub Jurík

Special Issue: URBAN WASTEWATER TREATMENT LED BY PROFESSOR JAN DERCO AND RONALD ZAKHAR, PHD FROM SLOVAK UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY IN BRATISLAVA, SLOVAKIA

July 2024

Open access peer-reviewed article

Performance Assessment of Confined Tube Aerators in Parallel Configuration

Roohany Mahmud, Joseph Carpenter and David W. MacPhee

Section: Environmental Engineering/Green Technologies

September 2024

Open access peer-reviewed article

Development of Titanium Dioxide Coating for Self-Cleaning Photovoltaic Panels

Chau Pham, Chris Pung and Lihong (Heidi) Jiao

Section: Sustainable Energy Generation, Storage & Distribution

October 2024

Open access peer-reviewed article

The State of the Art in Hydrogen Storage

Jemma Reynolds, Dallia Ali, James Njuguna and Frances Amadhe

Section: Sustainable Energy Generation, Storage, and Distribution

October 2024

Overview of the Content Published by Goal

Since the beginning, we have published works that advocate for themes represented by the SDGs.

Source: Dimensions

Responsible Publishing & Processes

Our product dimension also includes the production process perspective, which is looked over through the value chain model, with product lifecycle, business porcesses and inclusive practices empasised. All the operations are oriented towards SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production.

Open Science - Supporting Reproducibility and Transparency

Following the launch of our open science journal portfolio in 2022 and our fundamental commitment to openly sharing scientific research, we organised an opening webinar, ‘Introduction to Open Science’, leading to our ‘Engaging with Open Science 2023’ webinar series in 2023. We discuss critical developments in open science with industry-leading experts and academics.

Webinar 1

Engaging with Open Science 2023:

Preprints

18 April 2023

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Webinar 2

Engaging with Open Science 2023:

Open Data

13 June 2023

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Webinar 3

Engaging with Open Science 2023:

Open Peer Review

26 September 2023

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Waiver Policy - Supporting Our Authors

While providing support and advice to all our international authors, waiver priority will be given to those authors who reside in countries that are classified by the World Bank as low-income economies. In this way, we can help ensure that the scientific work being carried out can make an impact within the worldwide scientific community, no matter where an author might live.

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Accessibility Online - Supporting Our Readers

For nearly two decades, IntechOpen has been supporting the dissemination of knowledge with its OA and OS publishing program. Our goal is to make scientific information accessible to everyone.

Our website and our open access platform are now also accessible to all and comply with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, level AA, ADA and Section 508 standards compliant with the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and the ongoing commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals focusing on inclusion and equity.

Print On Demand - Supporting the Environment

Aside from free access online, all books can be ordered as hard copies. Sustainability and efficiency have been implemented since 2011. Currently, the solutions related to the print product include on-demand printing, sustainable printing paper, sustainable printing practices, sustainable packaging, and sustainable shipping.

Print-on-demand

IntechOpen books are available online, and for its print products as of 2011, we offer only a print-on-demand option to avoid unnecessary waste.

Sustainability from forest to paper

The chosen paper and cardboard producers promote sustainable forestry by responsible sourcing of certified wood and paper.

Sustainability-aware printing services

IntechOpens printing partners are aligned with the following standards: FSC® CoC (Chain of Custody), ISO 14001:2004, and ISO 9001:2008.

Responsible shipping

IntechOpen is planning to switch to DHLs Go Green shipping service in the imminent future with the primary objective of reducing and avoiding the emission of greenhouse gasses and local air pollutants.

Initiatives That Promote Wide and Critical Dissemination of Content Globally

R4L

Since 2019, our collaboration with Research4Life has aimed to boost worldwide participation in research and scholarly communications, particularly from lower-income countries, thereby ensuring that all researchers have an equitable platform to harness knowledge, broaden publishing participation, and address societal challenges.

Zendy

IntechOpen partnered with Zendy, developed by Knowledge E, to boost the accessibility of open access content for developing countries, making our scholarly work more discoverable in the MENA region and other developing countries. As members of the SDG Publishers Compact, both Knowledge E and IntechOpen share the same commitment to increase awareness, publish and disseminate scientific research that supports the UN SDGs.

Book Aid

In 2022 and again in 2024, IntechOpen donated books to Book Aid International, reinforcing our commitment to advancing progress and equity in research and education. This initiative is a natural fit for IntechOpen, as it aligns with our mission to make knowledge accessible to all. Partnering with Book Aid International - an organization with a long history of using books to foster progress and promote equity - ensures that our publications reach researchers and professionals in regions with limited access to online resources. We look forward to continuing our support for Book Aid International in the future.

Alison Tweed, CEO, Book Aid International, and Dr. Sara Uhac, CEO, IntechOpen, at the 2022 Frankfurt Book Fair.

Climate Action

Initiatives of the publishing industry

The publishing industry has united in calling for climate action as a priority, with the ambition to support SDG 13 - Climate Action. IntechOpen also prioritised SDG 13 in its sustainability approach through its publishing program and special initiatives in response to this global call. IntechOpen actively contributes to the topic by gathering relevant open access and open science research, broadening its understanding partnering with different initiatives (Kudos, Impact Science...), and accelerating its application towards a sustainable world.

Visit Climate Change Hub

A selection of articles from IntechOpen Journal Green Energy and Environmental Technology (GEET) is now available through IntechOpen Climate Change Showcase at Kudos platform, with summaries explained in plain language by professional science writers.

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Environmental Impact

Special effort is made to reduce the business’ environmental footprint, and realisation measures have already been established and some implemented. We apply a dynamic process that ensures that emerging metrics, evolving industry dynamics, and new material topics are promptly identified and incorporated into the assessments.

Guided by transparency, accountability, and continuous learning principles, we apply a dynamic process that promptly identifies emerging metrics, evolving industry dynamics, and new material topics and incorporates them into the assessment and our reports. By proactively including recognised sustainability topics, we strive to ensure our practices remain relevant, comprehensive, and aligned with stakeholder expectations.

Responsible Bussines and Organisational Culture Principles

The social perspective is considered through the company’s business philosophy and organisational culture principles - equality, inclusiveness, responsibility, and employees’ well-being, in support of SDG 5 and 8 - respectively, Gender Equality and Decent Work and Economic Growth.

2023 ESG Report

Our third annual ESG report showcases a continuation of our work through the years. By proactively including recognised sustainability topics in everything we do, we strive to ensure our practices remain relevant and comprehensive.

2022 ESG Report

As the world’s leading publisher of open access books, and a portfolio of open science journals, IntechOpen has embarked on a journey towards environmental, social, and governance(ESG) excellence. This second, annual ESG report builds on the insights and achievements of 2021. This brochure serves a dual purpose: to showcase the advancements made since the first report and to underscore IntechOpen’s commitment to continuous improvement in ESG practices

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2021 ESG Report

With our ongoing commitment to increase awareness and publish and promote scientific research in support of the UN Sustainable Development Goals, IntechOpen is actively implementing Environmental, Social, and Governance principles into its operations.

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Diversity and Inclusion

We at IntechOpen have formalised a set of commitments to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. This applies to a global statement on a company level and furthering our commitments across different editorial policies to support a more inclusive and diverse scholarly publishing community that we have always been proud of supporting and giving visibility and impact to.

Gender Equality

IntechOpen is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace that values and respects all individuals. A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is essential to our mission of promoting open access and open science and advancing the scientific community.

Management Board

At the board level, 33% female members. Among the 82 FTE employees, the majority (80%) were female.

Initiatives that support diversity and inclusion - Women in Science

For many years, IntechOpen has actively promoted the research of female scientists. Our Women in Science program builds on the previous WIS program's successful foundations, publishing the research of award-winning women from physics to robotics, medicine to environmental science.

Women in Science Initiatives Hub

Rising Stars - a Hub for Young Scientists

At IntechOpen, we understand the importance of nurturing the next generation of scientists. Our Rising Stars Hub serves as a dedicated platform to inspire young researchers, offering a collection of interviews with leading scientists and materials designed to motivate aspiring scientists to pursue their passions and join the global scholarly conversation.

Rising Stars - a Hub for Young Scientists

Open science hub

As part of our commitment to open access and open science, we have launched the Open Science Hub - a centralized platform dedicated to enhancing openness and accessibility in scientific research. This hub serves as a starting point for accessing open science resources, featuring webinars on open science practices, expert discussions across various disciplines, and curated materials to foster a more inclusive and equitable scientific ecosystem.

Open Science Hub

Disability and work

Daily Fit-Office Exercise Breaks

Our goal is to improve health and a better quality of life at the workplace, and we have introduced a workplace exercise program adapted to the needs and capabilities of the team. Improving physical and mental health creates a productive and motivating work environment and raises employees' quality of life.

Our partner in doing so is FitOffice, a socially responsible company that employs more than 50% of people with disabilities and is run by a paralympic athlete.

Socially-responsible Initiatives

Every year our team takes part in socially-responsible Initiatives. After years of supporting zero hunger initiatives and SDG Goal 2, our employees have decided to donate to a children's home and support Goal 16.2 for Christmas 2022.

The aim was to help a public social care institution that provides psychosocial assistance to children, young people and their families through a half-day stay program, professional advisory service and preventive activities.

IntechOpen’s employees’ commitment for Christmas 2023 was to help the most vulnerable fellow citizens by providing food packages. The food was distributed through the a local volunteer organisation that provides food and essential items to help people in need.

Wings for Life 2022 & 2023

IntechOpen joins the rest of the world each year in the Wings for Life World run. The world's biggest running event, the Wings for Life World Run, is an international race in which donations help to support spinal cord injury research - 100% of entry fees go to spinal cord research and help to find a cure for spinal cord injury.

Highlights and Events

05 November 2024

Green Energy and Environmental Technology Journal: Supporting the UN Sustainable Development Goals

Nearly 70% of the journal's publications directly contribute to key SDGs, including Good Health and Well-Being (SDG 3), Clean Water and Sanitation (SDG 6), Affordable and Clean Energy (SDG 7), Responsible Consumption and Production (SDG 12), Climate Action (SDG 13), and Sustainable Cities and Communities (SDG 11).

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29 October 2024

IntechOpen Signs Research4Life Publishers Recommitment

As a signatory of the United Nations SDG Publishers Compact and an open access publisher, IntechOpen proudly reaffirms its commitment to Research4Life, emphasising our shared mission to foster a diverse, inclusive, and equitable research ecosystem. We believe that equitable access to knowledge is essential for achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030 and fostering global advancement.

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28 October 2024

IntechOpen Launches Open Science Hub

As a natural step forward in our commitment to open access and open science, we are introducing the Open Science Hub - a centralised platform dedicated to advancing openness and accessibility in scientific research.

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19 August 2024

New Open Access Books from the Knowledge Unlatched Select Programme 2024

Our fruitful partnership with Knowledge Unlatched is now entering its sixth year. During this time, with the support of libraries worldwide, we have published 64 books covering Social Sciences and Humanities, Climate Change, Global Health, Engineering, and Physics, among other fields. This collaboration has facilitated our authors in publishing their research as open access.

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18 July 2024

IntechOpen Presents Interviews for Young Scientists with Science's Leading Minds

We are pleased to present a series of inspirational interviews for young researchers with some of todays leading scientists, ranging from a Nobel laureate to pioneers and innovators in various fields, including pharmacogenomics, pharmaceutical leadership, and academia.

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23 April 2024

IntechOpen Continues Partnership With Book Aid International, Making Books Available to Education-Disrupted Countries in Africa and Beyond

IntechOpen is proud to continue its partnership with Book Aid International and announce its latest book donation. This is our second contribution to the UK's leading book donation and library support charity that envisions a world where everyone can access books to enrich, improve and change their lives.

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12 December 2023

IntechOpen and Zendy Joint Webinar on Equitable Access to Research for Sustainable Development

The webinar offers an opportunity to hear about a hands-on case study in the field of emerging technologies in energy engineering and sustainability, with a specific focus on the goals behind that research.

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20 November 2023

IntechOpen at the Charleston Conference 2023

During the virtual conference week, IntechOpen is participating alongside experts from Digital Science, Nuremberg University, and the Open Syllabus Project in a round table titled "A Fresh Look at Open Access Book Publishing Post-Pandemic in an SDG-Focused World."

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