Journal profile · Environmental Science-Waste Management and Disposal
Cleaner Production Letters
ISSN 2666-7916 · Elsevier · United Kingdom
Cleaner Production Letters: impact factor 5 (journal website); fully open access; APC about USD 1,620; review about 163 days (submission to acceptance, publisher); 37 articles in 2025; indexed in ESCI and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Cleaner Production Letters is published by Elsevier. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Sustainable Supply Chain Management, Environmental Sustainability in Business and Environmental Impact and Sustainability, together about 35.6% of its articles. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Peer review policy Cleaner Production Letters (CLPL) will implement a high standard and rapid peer review process to ensure the high quality of papers published in CLPL and sensitivity to the emerging issues. CLPL will accept direct submissions and transfer suggested by JCLP editors as well, however, the recommendations from JCLP will not guarantee publication in CLPL. CLPL will implement a high standard and rapid peer review process to ensure the quality of papers published in CLPL.All submissions will be pre-evaluated through a screening process. Therefore, the authors when submitting the article should submit a covering letter with an expression of interest, explaining four key aspects of the research, in particular (maximum 80 words per each aspect):How the research article content addresses an emerging topic in cleaner production and sustainability?How the research approach integrates an inter-, multi- or transdisciplinary perspective?How the research outcomes enable positive high societal impact and great significance?How the research article impacts with other related works: aligns, extends or conflicts? Please identify two to four articles that demonstrate that main impact.Cleaner Production Letters (CLPL, ISSN: 2666-7916) is an international, inter-, multi- and transdisciplinary journal focusing on Cleaner Production, Environmental, and Sustainability research and practice. CLPL is committed to publish top-tier original research from the cleaner production community and to serve as a platform for communications in addressing and discussing emerging topics with potential of high societal impact and great significance.The papers published in CLPL will provide a deeper understanding of new and innovative technological, human and institutional strategies, approaches, methods, models and cases, in cleaner production and sustainability issues, addressing Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).Articles will focus on emerging frontiers and paradigms in cleaner production and sustainability research, including a wide range of topics, such as circular supply chains, sustainable consumption, sustainable business models, circular economy, production service system and sharing economy, assessing sustainability and indicators, sustainability management and reporting, advanced and green manufacturing, social drivers and impacts of cleaner production, prevention strategies, life cycle thinking, global changes and carbon neutralization, clean, affordable and secure energy, environmental systems engineering, and bio-based economy.CLPL particularly welcomes the following types of articles: (1) original research articles: emerging and disruptive topics in cleaner production and sustainability that address present and future societal challenges; (2) review articles: high quality reviews that consolidate and shape a fast-developing area; (3) short communications to the editors: short articles reflecting about a novel or priority issue; discussion articles addressing relevant questions, comments and inputs to other published articles; viewpoint and critical perspective articles.Specialized research judged to be of relevance only to a very particular discipline or a narrow audience may not be considered. Articles must address a sustainable development related topic with an integrative perspective and drive positive societal impacts, required to achieve SDGs.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Environmental Science-Waste Management and Disposal
Editor-in-chief Fanran MengPublisher website
Editorial board by country: 5 in mainland China (about 17%); most named United Kingdom 6, Mainland China 5, United States 5, Italy 2, Netherlands 2 (29 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Sustainable Supply Chain ManagementBusiness, Management and Accounting15.9%
- Environmental Sustainability in BusinessBusiness, Management and Accounting12.2%
- Environmental Impact and SustainabilityEnvironmental Science7.4%
- Corporate Social Responsibility ReportingBusiness, Management and Accounting6.3%
- Sustainable Industrial EcologyEngineering5.2%
- Recycling and Waste Management TechniquesEnvironmental Science4.4%
- Energy, Environment, Economic GrowthEconomics, Econometrics and Finance4.1%
- Environmental Education and SustainabilityEnvironmental Science4.1%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
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)
- 5Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 8.6LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 8.6Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 1.03LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 1.16LetPub ·
- h-index
- 22OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 57OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 6.06OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 4%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 100%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 33LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 157 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 34 | 34 | 25 |
| 2025 | 37 | 37 | 141 |
| 2024 | 35 | 35 | 476 |
| 2023 | 24 | 24 | 472 |
| 2022 | 25 | 25 | 622 |
| 2021 | 2 | 2 | 34 |
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
163 dayssubmission to acceptance · community reports about 17 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 17 weeksLetPub ·
- Submission to first decision
- 10 daysPublisher website ·
- First decision after review
- 86 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to acceptance
- 163 daysPublisher website ·
- Acceptance to publication
- 3 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 25 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 1,620 | Yes | CC BY, CC BY-NC, CC BY-NC-ND | |
| OpenAlex | USD 1,270 / EUR 1,190 / GBP 1,020 / JPY 157,520 | — | — | |
| LetPub | USD 1,200 | Yes | — | |
| Publisher website | USD 2,030 | — | — |
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
- ≤ 7,000 words
- Reference style
- Author–date
- Suggested reviewers
- Optional
- Highlights
- Optional
- Cover letter
- Required
Article types accepted12, with length limits
- case studyThe following types of contributions are published in Cleaner Production Letters:1) “Original article” - Full-length original research papers that make a substa…Length not stated
- commentaryThe following types of contributions are published in Cleaner Production Letters:1) “Original article” - Full-length original research papers that make a substa…Length not stated
- hypothesisThe following types of contributions are published in Cleaner Production Letters:1) “Original article” - Full-length original research papers that make a substa…Length not stated
- letterThe following types of contributions are published in Cleaner Production Letters:1) “Original article” - Full-length original research papers that make a substa…Length not stated
- letter to the editorThe following types of contributions are published in Cleaner Production Letters:1) “Original article” - Full-length original research papers that make a substa…Length not stated
- literature reviewThe following types of contributions are published in Cleaner Production Letters:1) “Original article” - Full-length original research papers that make a substa…Length not stated
- original articleThe following types of contributions are published in Cleaner Production Letters:1) “Original article” - Full-length original research papers that make a substa…Length not stated
- original research articleThe following types of contributions are published in Cleaner Production Letters:1) “Original article” - Full-length original research papers that make a substa…Length not stated
- original research paperThe following types of contributions are published in Cleaner Production Letters:1) “Original article” - Full-length original research papers that make a substa…Length not stated
- perspectiveThe following types of contributions are published in Cleaner Production Letters:1) “Original article” - Full-length original research papers that make a substa…Length not stated
- reviewThe following types of contributions are published in Cleaner Production Letters:1) “Original article” - Full-length original research papers that make a substa…Length not stated
- review articleThe following types of contributions are published in Cleaner Production Letters:1) “Original article” - Full-length original research papers that make a substa…main text ≤ 11,000 words
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, 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 ·- 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
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
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 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
- 2666-7916
- 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 Production Letters
What is the impact factor of Cleaner Production Letters?
The journal's website gives an impact factor of 5; this is the journal's own figure, as LetPub lists none for it; CiteScore 8.6, h-index 22.
How long does peer review take at Cleaner Production Letters?
The publisher reports about 163 days (submission to acceptance); authors report an average review time of about 17 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 Production Letters?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 250 words; Keywords: 1–7; Manuscript length: ≤ 7,000 words; Reference style: Author–date; Suggested reviewers: Optional; Highlights: Optional; Cover letter: 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 Production Letters based?
Of the 29 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 5 (about 17%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are United Kingdom (6), Mainland China (5) and United States (5). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Cleaner Production Letters?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Cleaner Production Letters is indexed in ESCI, Scopus and DOAJ.
Is Cleaner Production Letters open access, and what is the APC?
Cleaner Production Letters is a fully open-access journal. APC about USD 1,620.
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 2026-08-25). Last updated: .