Social Responsibility

Advancing trusted research for the benefit of society

STM is dedicated to driving a profound impact on the world by advancing trusted research that contributes to the improvement of the human condition. We recognize our collective responsibility in fostering a scholarly publishing ecosystem that not only generates reliable knowledge but also ensures it reaches those who can use it to effect positive change. Our commitment to social responsibility is rooted in the belief that scholarly publishing should play a leading role in addressing global sustainability challenges.

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Explore the STM SDG Roadmap — Concrete steps to drive on SDGs

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Key Initiatives 

SDG Roadmap

The 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the United Nations blueprint to deliver a more equitable, inclusive and sustainable society for both people and planet. Academic publishers play a pivotal role in helping to achieve these goals, both through their own organizational policies but also through the knowledge published in journals and books. Yet, it can be overwhelming for publishers to translate the SDG’s broad goals that seek to end poverty, address climate action and bring about gender equality to their daily work and organization.

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Research4Life

Research4Life is a public-private partnership between WHO, FAO, UNEP, WIPO, ILO, Cornell and Yale Universities, STM and up to 200 individual publisher partners. Its goal is to reduce the scientific knowledge gap for low and middle-income countries by providing researchers in eligible institutions with free or low-cost access to academic and professional peer-reviewed research journals, books and other resources, as well as helping them to develop the skills required to play an equal role in the research communication ecosystem.

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Diversity & Inclusion

To build a sustainable future, diversity and inclusion must be prioritized across the research publishing industry. The D&I Task & Finish Group is developing a roadmap with actionable steps to foster greater representation and inclusivity in our organizations. Learn more about our work and how we’re shaping the future of academic publishing

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The STM Conference Frankfurt 2024: Advancing Trusted Research in the era of AI

We’re thrilled to invite you to join us this October for the STM Annual Conference in Frankfurt: a night of connection over dinner, followed by a full day of ideation, collaboration and connection—right before the Frankfurt Book Fair. This year, we’ve tailored a program that delves into the theme: Advancing Trusted Research in the AI…

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