Journal profile · Environmental Science-Environmental Engineering
Sustainable Production and Consumption
ISSN 2352-5509 · Elsevier · NETHERLANDS
Sustainable Production and Consumption: CAS Zone 1 · Environmental Science & Ecology (2025 upgraded edition, Top journal); impact factor 9.11; hybrid open access; APC about USD 3,770; review about 124 days (submission to acceptance, publisher); 240 articles in 2025; indexed in SCIE, SSCI and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Sustainable Production and Consumption is published by Elsevier and is in Zone 1 of Environmental Science & Ecology in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition, Top journal). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Sustainable Supply Chain Management, Environmental Impact and Sustainability and Environmental Sustainability in Business, together about 38.8% of its articles. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Publication of the Institution of Chemical Engineers Official Journal of the European Federation of Chemical Engineering: Part ESustainable production and consumption can be defined as production and use of products and services in a manner that is socially beneficial, economically viable and environmentally benign over their whole life cycle. The journal aims to provide a leading platform for publishing high-quality interdisciplinary papers on research and practice in this emerging field. It looks uniquely at the interactions between technology, consumption and policy to help identify more-sustainable solutions for both production and consumption systems.Papers from engineers, natural and social scientists as well as philosophers are invited and those at the interface between these disciplines are particularly encouraged.All papers should include some elements of life cycle thinking and should clearly demonstrate that they are addressing topics related to sustainable production and consumption. The areas and topics covered by the journal include but are not limited to:Concepts and approachesCircular EconomyClean technology/cleaner productionClimate change mitigationConsumer engagement and communication Corporate social responsibility Eco-efficiencyEcosystem servicesEthical investment and consumptionSustainable chemistry Industrial ecologyIntra/Intergenerational equity Life cycle managementLife cycle thinking Life cycle sustainability assessment Producer responsibilityRebound effectSupply chain management Sustainable business models Sustainable designSustainable lifestylesSustainable policiesSustainable procurementSustainable products and servicesToolsAnalysis of consumer preferences and attitudes Economic measures and instrumentsIntegrated product policies Internalisation of environmental and social costsLife cycle assessment Life cycle costing Material flow analysisScenario analysis Social life cycle assessment Stakeholder analysisSustainability indicatorsSectorsChemicalsConstruction and buildingsEnergyFinancial Food HealthManufacturingResources and feedstocksRetailTourism Transport and mobilityWasteWaterWhile it is not possible to list all the topics that are out of scope, papers with the main focus on the following topics are out of scope and will be rejected on submission:Barriers, challenges, drivers, motivations, opportunitiesCase studiesDigitalisationEnd-of-pipe treatment/emission controlGreenwashingFinancingInnovationManufacturingMarketingMathematical modelling and optimisation Multi-criteria decision analysisOrganizational identity, image and reputationPollutionResilienceRisk assessmentSafetySingle sustainability impacts (e.g. carbon footprint, costs, etc.)Technology developmentTradeUrban developmentPlease also note the following:The term “green” is not suitable for this journal and, instead, the term “environmental sustainability” should be used.Purely qualitative studies are unlikely to be considered by the journal.There are specific requirements for life cycle assessment (LCA) papers and for consumer survey papers. Please click on these links for further information.For more information on the IChemE journals published in partnership with Elsevier and to find out about some of the top research published in the journals, please see this page: https://www.elsevier.com/physical-sciences-and-engineering/chemical-engineering/journals/icheme-journals
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Environmental Science-Environmental Engineering
Editor-in-chief Kuishuang FengPublisher website
Editorial board by country: 7 in mainland China (about 15%); most named United Kingdom 10, Mainland China 7, United States 6, Hong Kong, China 3, Italy 3 (47 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 Accounting16.2%
- Environmental Impact and SustainabilityEnvironmental Science13.6%
- Environmental Sustainability in BusinessBusiness, Management and Accounting9%
- Agriculture Sustainability and Environmental ImpactEnvironmental Science6.8%
- Recycling and Waste Management TechniquesEnvironmental Science6%
- Food Waste Reduction and SustainabilityAgricultural and Biological Sciences5%
- Energy, Environment, Economic GrowthEconomics, Econometrics and Finance4.4%
- Environmental Education and SustainabilityEnvironmental Science3.6%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Environmental Science & Ecology Zone 1
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Environmental Science & Ecology | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Environmental Studies | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Green & Sustainable Science & Technology | Zone 2 |
Top journal: yesReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Environmental Science & Ecology Zone 1
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Environmental Science & Ecology | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Green & Sustainable Science & Technology | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Environmental Studies | Zone 2 |
Top journal: yesReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Environmental Science & Ecology Zone 1
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Environmental Science & Ecology | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Environmental Studies | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Green & Sustainable Science & Technology | Zone 2 |
Top journal: yesReview journal: no
Database indexing
SCIESSCIScopusLetPub
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
- 9.11LetPub ·
- Impact factor (publisher)
- 9.2Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 21.1LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 21.1Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 2.36LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 2.27LetPub ·
- h-index
- 137OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 1,753OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 12.54OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 4.3%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 51.83%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 237LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 2,293 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 149 | 67 | 83 |
| 2025 | 240 | 162 | 1,862 |
| 2024 | 373 | 252 | 7,611 |
| 2023 | 309 | 166 | 9,576 |
| 2022 | 345 | 150 | 17,430 |
| 2021 | 380 | 139 | 26,168 |
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
124 dayssubmission to acceptance
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
- Submission to first decision
- 2 daysPublisher website ·
- First decision after review
- 54 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to acceptance
- 124 daysPublisher website ·
- Acceptance to publication
- 4 daysPublisher website ·
- Peer review
- Single anonymous peer reviewPublisher website
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
Hybrid open accessLetPub
A subscription journal in which authors can pay to publish their article open access.
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OpenAlex | USD 3,770 / EUR 3,530 / GBP 3,020 / JPY 467,590 | — | — | |
| Publisher website | USD 4,340 | — | — |
A hybrid journal charges the APC only when the author chooses open access; publishing under the subscription model is usually free.
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)
Open calls for papers4, by deadline
- Pathways to impactful Sustainable Consumption and Production – Driving Global Change - VSI: Pathways to impactful SCPDeadline
- Sustainable Urban TransitionsDeadline
- Artificial Intelligence for Sustainability Assessment in Production and Consumption SystemsDeadline
- Sustainable Fuels for a Multi-Sector Net-Zero Future: A Life-Cycle PerspectiveDeadline
What to prepare3 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 250 words
- Keywords
- ≥ 1
- Not considered
- bibliometric studies
Article types accepted4
- original research articleSustainable Production and Consumption welcomes original research articles and review articles. Please note that bibliometric studies are out of scope. Life cyc…Length not stated
- original research articlesSustainable Production and Consumption welcomes original research articles and review articles.Length not stated
- review articleSustainable Production and Consumption welcomes original research articles and review articles. Please note that bibliometric studies are out of scope. Life cyc…Length not stated
- review articlesSustainable Production and Consumption welcomes original research articles and review articles.Length not stated
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
Open access options available 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 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 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
- NETHERLANDS
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 2352-5509
- Society / sponsor
- European Federation of Chemical Engineering
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗LetPub
- Submission system ↗LetPub
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Sustainable Production and Consumption
What CAS zone is Sustainable Production and Consumption in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Sustainable Production and Consumption is in Zone 1 of Environmental Science & Ecology, and in Zone 2 of the minor category Environmental Studies / Green & Sustainable Science & Technology; it is a Top journal. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 1 of Environmental Science & Ecology. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of Sustainable Production and Consumption?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 9.11; CiteScore 21.1, h-index 137.
How long does peer review take at Sustainable Production and Consumption?
The publisher reports about 124 days (submission to acceptance). 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 Sustainable Production and Consumption?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 250 words; Keywords: ≥ 1. 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 Sustainable Production and Consumption based?
Of the 47 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 7 (about 15%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are United Kingdom (10), Mainland China (7) and United States (6). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Sustainable Production and Consumption?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Sustainable Production and Consumption is indexed in SCIE, SSCI and Scopus.
Is Sustainable Production and Consumption open access, and what is the APC?
Sustainable Production and Consumption is a hybrid journal. For open-access publication: APC about USD 3,770.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, Publisher website, OpenAlex; 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: .