Wednesday, July 9, 2025 | 11:00 am-12:00 pm ET
In today’s global landscape, the scholarly publishing industry is increasingly recognizing the imperative of integrating values centered around Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA), and sustainability, including the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), into their organizational frameworks. It is essential that the publishing industry and publishing process better reflect the multiple dimensions of diversity within the research community and ensure representation of the very often marginalized or vulnerable communities who are most impacted by SDG-relevant research.
This session will explore the mechanisms and strategies employed by organizations to incorporate these values into their objectives and activities. Drawing upon the lens of DEI, organizations establish DEIA liaisons and foster communities of practice to ensure diverse perspectives are considered at all levels.
Furthermore, the designation of sustainability champions within an organization can facilitate the alignment of business strategies with environmental and social responsibility goals, within and outside the organization. From the perspectives of three organizations, this session will underscore the significance of integrating these values into organizational structures, highlighting the various ways of fostering innovation, resilience, and positive societal impact. Registration is free. Please share widely.
Moderator
- Laurie Kaplan, Sr. Manager, Content ProQuest/Clarivate
Speakers
- Dana Compton, Managing Director & Publisher American Society of Civil Engineers
- Sowmya Swaminathan, Director, DEI, Research, Springer Nature
- William (Bill) Deluise, Corporate Vice President, Communications and Corporate Impact, Wiley