The Sustainable Development Goals Programme SDG 11 Hub: Sustainable Cities & Communities
As a champion of research that has a direct impact on societal challenges, we at Springer Nature are committed to publishing research to benefit the future of sustainable cities and communities. This hub features research and content from across our imprints, channels and disciplines related to making progress towards SDG 11.
Restoration of the McMillan Memorial Library and its branches, Kaloleni and Makaadara, in Nairobi
Book Bunk, an independent organization based in Nairobi, is working on restoring the McMillian Memorial Library and two of its branches, the Kaloleni and Makadara libraries. The founders were inspired to restore the library because they believe that public libraries are a cornerstone of so much, including fostering civic space and participation. The project injects a considered and inclusive programme of events into public centres of culture and knowledge.
The Springer Nature Grand Challenges Programme (GCP)
In 2017, academic publisher Springer Nature launched their Grand Challenges programme (GCP) aiming to help develop solutions to some of the most pressing challenges of our time with sustainable cities as one of their target challenges.
An example of this research includes a study that looked at 185 Chinese cities of different sizes over a period of seven years. It concluded that a reduction of air and water pollution had the effect of increasing direct foreign investment inflows.
Egmont Social Compliance Programme
In 2005, Egmont, a Danish publisher, implemented the Egmont Social Compliance Programme to ensure that all suppliers respect human rights and safeguard the salary conditions and safety of their workers. The programme includes, for instance, the mapping of manufacturers; their health and safety assessments, social audits, and their compliance to the Egmont code of conduct. The resulting information, along with a report of their CO2 emissions has been compiled into a report.
Principles of Publishing
“Our Principles of Publishing” document prepared by TPA aims to support the publishing industry and its stakeholders to accept and apply the stated principles to achieve common nominators of more equal individuals and institutions in terms of race, color, ethnic origins, age, religion, beliefs, disability status, gender, sexual identity, and sexual orientation. It also sets the rules for professional conduct.
2017 Environment Guidelines for the whole book chain
Environment Guidelines for the whole book chain:
a. Design
b. Paper
c. Printing
d. Reprints
e. Storage
f. Transport
g. Marketing
Survey on publishers’ consumption of paper
Survey on publishers’ consumption of paper: Every other year, since 2013. In 2018, 95% of paper used was PEFC or FSC certified or recycled.
Survey on unsold books: returns, pulping and recycling
Survey on unsold books: returns, pulping and recycling. Every other year 100% of pulped copies are recycled.
Clean night delivery scheme
Within the Paris region, transportation by night in order to save costs, increase the productivity and have a positive impact on the environment by the use of silent and environment friendly vehicles.