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Who we are
A global publisher, committed to doing things differently
In this section
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About us
Going beyond the bounds of a traditional publisher, we want to be a facilitator of impact, encouraging equitable, healthy and sustainable research and publishing for all.
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Our stance
We want to influence positive change, whether it’s the future of research assessment, OA or finding new ways to make research more accessible and discoverable.
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Our goals
As a leading social science publisher, we're passionate about leading change, and align everything we do with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.
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Awards
Celebrating commitment to impact with our awards for interdisciplinary research, outstanding contributions of authors and reviewers, and case writing competitions.
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News & views
Read news about Emerald Publishing, follow our blogs, listen to our podcasts or why not write an article yourself.
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Our global community
As a global business operating in 130 countries, we understand the importance of local knowledge and the backgrounds of our researchers and customers worldwide.