At Next Publishers, we believe academic progress should move the world forward not add unnecessary pressure to the planet.
Through our Go Green Initiative, we are building a more responsible publishing support model by reducing paper use, keeping our workflow digital, and contributing 1% from every completed publication project toward environmental and social development initiatives.
Every publication we support becomes part of a wider mission: helping researchers publish with purpose while contributing to a cleaner, more sustainable future.
By operating as a digital-first publishing support platform, we reduce the need for printed drafts, contracts, invoices, and physical document handling.
A fixed contribution from each completed publication project is dedicated to environmental and social development initiatives.
Our first impact target is to support initiatives that help offset or reduce an estimated 500+ kg of carbon impact through green projects, awareness activities, and paperless operations.
From manuscript editing to journal submission support, our process is managed electronically to reduce unnecessary printing and physical movement.
We are working toward a long-term goal of making our operations carbon neutral by 2030.
Traditional publishing and academic administration can involve repeated printing, document shipping, storage, and physical paperwork. At Next Publishers, we choose a more efficient path.
Our services are designed to stay paperless wherever possible. Manuscripts, revisions, invoices, reports, contracts, and submission documents are handled digitally, helping reduce paper waste and operational emissions.
Responsible publishing is not only about where research is submitted. It is also about how the process is managed.
When you work with Next Publishers, 1% from every completed publication project supports environmental and social development efforts such as:
Your research journey creates academic impact. Through this initiative, it also contributes to environmental responsibility.
We avoid unnecessary printing across internal communication, client documentation, reports, invoices, contracts, and submission-related files.
Our publication support services are delivered electronically, from manuscript preparation to journal submission assistance.
Digital work also has an environmental footprint. Data centres and digital infrastructure contribute to global energy-related emissions, so we aim to choose technology partners and tools with stronger sustainability practices where possible.
Our distributed team structure helps reduce commute-related impact and unnecessary office resource consumption.
We aim to track our environmental progress each year and publish a transparent Green Report covering our paperless workflow, estimated impact, and future goals.
| Goal | Target |
|---|---|
| Environmental contribution | 1% from every completed publication project |
| Paperless workflow | 100% digital documentation |
| Carbon impact support target | 500+ kg estimated impact |
| Green awareness activities | 4+ campaigns per year |
| Community sustainability events | 2 events per year |
| Long-term goal | Carbon-neutral operations by 2030 |
If you are an academic, organisation or partner interested in sustainable publishing, please get in touch.
Email: green@nextpublishers.com
Phone: +44 20 3807 6004
As part of our Go Green Initiative, Next Publishers will host community-focused environmental awareness activities that connect academic progress with sustainability.
* Date, venue, and registration details will be announced soon.
