Journal profile · Social Sciences-Social Sciences (miscellaneous)
Cleaner and Responsible Consumption
ISSN 2666-7843 · Elsevier · United Kingdom
Cleaner and Responsible Consumption: CAS Zone 4 · Management (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 6.1 (journal website); fully open access; APC about USD 2,100; review about 114 days (submission to acceptance, publisher); 137 articles in 2025; indexed in ESCI and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Cleaner and Responsible Consumption is published by Elsevier and is in Zone 4 of Management in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Environmental Sustainability in Business, Environmental Education and Sustainability and Sustainable Supply Chain Management, together about 41.3% of its articles. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Cleaner and Responsible Consumption, a companion journal to Journal of Cleaner Production, focuses on equitable strategies that can foster the quality of life, the efficient use of natural resources, and the effective satisfaction of human needs while simultaneously promoting equitable social development, economic competitiveness, and technological innovation.Cleaner and Responsible Consumption publishes current research on sustainable and responsible consumption and aims to offer an interdisciplinary overview of recent research encouraging discussion and debate on sustainable and responsible consumption from government, business, academia and societal innovators.The journal provides a key platform for publishing high-quality interdisciplinary papers on research and practice in the field. It looks outstandingly at the patterns of consumption to help identify more-sustainable solutions for consumption systems.Articles published include original research, perspectives, short communications, policy and review papers.The areas and topics covered by Cleaner and Responsible Consumption (CLRC)include but are not limited to: •Alternative consumption patterns • CLRC encouraging producer responsibility • Rebound effects and CLRC • Sustainable lifestyles • CLRC guiding ethical investment • CLRC in promoting circular economy • CLRC in helping climate change mitigation • CLRC promoting energy/resources savings and conservation • Producer as resource consumer • Sustainable consumer/customer attitudes • Analysis of consumer preferences and attitudes • Consumer engagement and communication • Lock-in consumption system • Poka-yoke sustainable consumption system • Sustainable policies for CLRC • Sustainable procurement encouraging CLRC • Sustainable products and services • Economic instruments to promoting CLRC • Integrated product policies for CLRC • Multi-criteria decision analysis for CLRC • Scenario analysis for CLRC • Social life cycle assessment • Stakeholder's role in CLRC • CLRC indicators • Big data application to access CLRC alternatives • IoT applications to promote CLRC • Sustainable Education for CLRC • The ethics of consumption • Innovation for CRC practices • Perspectives on radical changes to CLRC • Policy modeling and implications for CLRC • Degrowth • CLRC ToolsWe encourage those interested in organizing a special issue or a virtual special issue within the scope of the journal to fill out this form and contact the editors-in-chief for more information.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Social Sciences-Social Sciences (miscellaneous)
Editor-in-chief Eva NiestenPublisher website
Editorial board by country: 12 in mainland China (about 44%); most named Mainland China 12, Japan 4, Brazil 4, United States 2, Philippines 2 (27 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Environmental Sustainability in BusinessBusiness, Management and Accounting19.8%
- Environmental Education and SustainabilityEnvironmental Science12.2%
- Sustainable Supply Chain ManagementBusiness, Management and Accounting9.3%
- Food Waste Reduction and SustainabilityAgricultural and Biological Sciences7.8%
- Organic Food and AgricultureAgricultural and Biological Sciences6%
- Agriculture Sustainability and Environmental ImpactEnvironmental Science5.4%
- Consumer Behavior in Brand Consumption and IdentificationBusiness, Management and Accounting4.6%
- Environmental Impact and SustainabilityEnvironmental Science4%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Management Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Management | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Environmental Sciences | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Environmental Studies | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Green & Sustainable Science & Technology | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Management Zone 2
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Management | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Green & Sustainable Science & Technology | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Environmental Sciences | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Environmental Studies | Zone 2 |
Top journal: yesReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
Database indexing
ESCIScopusDOAJLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Editions, and major and minor categories, are shown separately and never merged into one zone; check which edition your institution uses before you submit or report.
Metrics
Impact metrics and publication volume
Impact
- Impact factor (publisher)
- 6.1Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 8.4LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 8.4Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 1.14LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 1.41LetPub ·
- h-index
- 41OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 171OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 5.33OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 3.3%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 100%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 118LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 497 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 117 | 117 | 76 |
| 2025 | 137 | 137 | 662 |
| 2024 | 81 | 81 | 1,047 |
| 2023 | 65 | 65 | 1,948 |
| 2022 | 51 | 51 | 1,143 |
| 2021 | 41 | 41 | 1,517 |
Sources count differently and were observed at different times, so each source's own value is kept; "publisher" marks figures from the journal's website.
Review & acceptance
Review time and acceptance
Publisher-reported review time from the journal's website
114 dayssubmission to acceptance · community reports about 19 weeks
The publisher's own definition applies; dates from this journal's articles in the last 24 months are not available yet, so the publisher's figure is used.
Figures by source
- Average review time (community reports)
- about 19 weeksLetPub ·
- Submission to first decision
- 1 daysPublisher website ·
- First decision after review
- 53 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to acceptance
- 114 daysPublisher website ·
- Acceptance to publication
- 2 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 18 weeksDOAJ ·
- Peer review
- Single anonymous peer reviewDOAJ
Community reports come from authors' own submissions (confidence 0.5) and are not a promise from the journal; for publisher figures, the journal's own definitions apply.
Fees & open access
APC and open-access policy
Fully open accessDOAJ
Every article is open access; authors usually pay an article processing charge (APC).
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOAJ | USD 2,100 | Yes | CC BY, CC BY-NC, CC BY-NC-ND | |
| OpenAlex | USD 1,630 / EUR 1,520 / GBP 1,300 / JPY 202,170 | — | — | |
| LetPub | USD 1,200 | Yes | — | |
| Publisher website | USD 2,630 | — | — |
The journal's website is authoritative for fees; sources were observed at different times and each keeps its own value, without averaging.
Submission
Article types and submission policies (journal website)
What to prepare7 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 250 words
- Keywords
- 1–7
- Manuscript length
- ≤ 8,000 words
- Reference style
- Author–date
- First submission
- Free format: the journal's layout is not required
- Highlights
- Required
- Graphical abstract
- Required
Article types accepted8, with length limits
- hypothesisThe following types of contribution are published in Cleaner and Responsible Consumption: Original article: Standard research papers of 6000-8000 words in lengt…Length not stated
- letterThe following types of contribution are published in Cleaner and Responsible Consumption: Original article: Standard research papers of 6000-8000 words in lengt…Length not stated
- letters to the editorThe following types of contribution are published in Cleaner and Responsible Consumption: Original article: Standard research papers of 6000-8000 words in lengt…Length not stated
- literature reviewThe following types of contribution are published in Cleaner and Responsible Consumption: Original article: Standard research papers of 6000-8000 words in lengt…Length not stated
- original articleThe following types of contribution are published in Cleaner and Responsible Consumption: Original article: Standard research papers of 6000-8000 words in lengt…main text ≤ 8,000 words
- reviewThe following types of contribution are published in Cleaner and Responsible Consumption: Original article: Standard research papers of 6000-8000 words in lengt…Length not stated
- review articleThe following types of contribution are published in Cleaner and Responsible Consumption: Original article: Standard research papers of 6000-8000 words in lengt…main text ≤ 12,000 words
- standard research paperThe following types of contribution are published in Cleaner and Responsible Consumption: Original article: Standard research papers of 6000-8000 words in lengt…Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, Publication ethics, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review, Preprints
- AI use Declaration of generative AI use
Authors must declare the use of generative AI tools in the manuscript preparation process upon submission of the paper.Generative AI and AI-assisted technologies (“AI tools”) have been rapidly adopted in research and scholarly publishing, offering significant benefits while requiring clear standards for responsible and transparent use.Authors preparing a manuscript for this journal may use AI tool…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Authorship Group authorship
Group authorship refers to the attribution of an article to a defined and named group of authors whose members have contributed to the work. Examples include research consortia, clinical trial groups, collaborative networks, task forces or working groups, expert panels or consensus groups, and participatory research groups. Group authorship must be declared on the title page at submission. When av…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest Declaration of competing interests
All authors must disclose any financial and personal relationships with other people or organizations that could inappropriately influence or bias their work. Examples of potential competing interests include:EmploymentConsultanciesStock ownershipHonorariaPaid expert testimonyPatent applications or registrationsGrants or any other fundingAffiliation with the journal as an Editor or Advisory Board …
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Publication ethics
Authors must follow ethical guidelines stated in Elsevier's Publishing Ethics Policy. Model summary
Authors must follow ethical guidelines stated in Elsevier's Publishing Ethics Policy.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright License options
Authors will be offered open access user license options which will determine how you, and third parties, can reuse your open access article. We advise that you review these options and any funding body license requirements before selecting a license option.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open access
Open access journal; referred to open access information page for options. Model summary
We refer you to our open access information page to learn about open access options for this journal.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Peer review
Single anonymized review process; submissions initially assessed by editors; if suitable, sent to a minimum of two reviewers; editors make the final decision. Model summary
This journal follows a single anonymized review process. Your submission will initially be assessed by our editors. If your submission is deemed suitable, it will typically be sent to be reviewed by a minimum of two reviewers for an independent expert assessment of the scientific quality. The decision as to whether your article is accepted or rejected for publication will be made by our editors.Re…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Preprints Preprints
Preprint sharing allowed in line with Elsevier's article sharing policy; does not count as prior publication. Model summary
Preprint sharingAuthors may share preprints in line with Elsevier's article sharing policy. Sharing preprints, such as on a preprint server, will not count as prior publication.We advise you to read our policy on multiple, redundant or concurrent publication.
Source ↗Publisher website ·
Excerpts are quoted from the journal's website; "model summary" lines are written by Workers AI and checked against the text. The journal's website is authoritative.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- Elsevier
- Country or region
- United Kingdom
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 2666-7843
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗DOAJ
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Author guidelines ↗DOAJ
- Aims & Scope ↗DOAJ
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
- APC information ↗DOAJ
- Fee waivers ↗DOAJ
- Open access statement ↗DOAJ
- License & copyright ↗DOAJ
- Peer review process ↗DOAJ
- Editorial board ↗DOAJ
- Plagiarism policy ↗DOAJ
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Cleaner and Responsible Consumption
What CAS zone is Cleaner and Responsible Consumption in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Cleaner and Responsible Consumption is in Zone 4 of Management, and in Zone 3 of the minor category Environmental Sciences / Environmental Studies / Green & Sustainable Science & Technology. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 2 of Management. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of Cleaner and Responsible Consumption?
The journal's website gives an impact factor of 6.1; this is the journal's own figure, as LetPub lists none for it; CiteScore 8.4, h-index 41.
How long does peer review take at Cleaner and Responsible Consumption?
The publisher reports about 114 days (submission to acceptance); authors report an average review time of about 19 weeks. Article statistics cover accepted papers only, publisher figures follow the journal's own definitions, and community reports come from authors' own submissions; none is a promise from the journal.
What are the manuscript requirements of Cleaner and Responsible Consumption?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 250 words; Keywords: 1–7; Manuscript length: ≤ 8,000 words; Reference style: Author–date; First submission: Free format: the journal's layout is not required; Highlights: Required; Graphical abstract: Required. A model extracted these from the author guidelines and each was checked against the text; check the latest version on the journal's website before submitting.
Where are the editorial board members of Cleaner and Responsible Consumption based?
Of the 27 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 12 (about 44%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Mainland China (12), Japan (4) and Brazil (4). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Cleaner and Responsible Consumption?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Cleaner and Responsible Consumption is indexed in ESCI, Scopus and DOAJ.
Is Cleaner and Responsible Consumption open access, and what is the APC?
Cleaner and Responsible Consumption is a fully open-access journal. APC about USD 2,100.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, Publisher website, OpenAlex, DOAJ; every figure is tagged with its source and the date it was observed, and conflicting values are kept per source. LetPub source page: view ↗ (archived 2026-08-26). Last updated: .