Rachel Martin

Rachel has played a played a pivotal role in spearheading initiatives that aim to integrate sustainability and the SDGs, with a focus on climate action, both within her own organization and across the broader publishing sector. Within Elsevier, Rachel overseas Elsevier’s Climate Action program that seeks to integrate and prioritize sustainability, whilst fostering a sustainability mindset. Since 2017, Elsevier has achieved a 74% reduction in direct emissions. Rachel's expertise extends beyond the confines of her corporate role, as she actively engages with industry leaders, and stakeholders to advocate for sustainable practices on a broader scale. She was part of the team that launched the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals Publishers Compact and the SDG Book Club that has included supporting local chapters in Africa, Portugal, Brazil, Germany and in the Netherlands. Rachel is also the co-founder of the Publishing 2030 Accelerator designed to test early-stage ideas around climate action.