Overview

Elsevier is a global leader for advanced information and decision support in science and healthcare. It provides access to over 22 million articles, book chapters, and reference works, partnering with more than 95% of the world’s top 1,000 academic institutions and top 100 biopharma companies.

Mission and focus areas

Elsevier is a leader in initiatives that drive the way information is reviewed, validated, archived and disseminated. Focus areas include facilitating scientific research, supporting healthcare decision-making, and driving progress for a more sustainable future for both people and planet. The organization is a founding signatory to the SDG Publishers Compact and has committed to becoming net zero by 2040 through The Climate Pledge.

Structure and governance

Elsevier is part of parent company RELX. It operates with a commitment to industry standards regarding accessibility, sustainability, and information preservation. It is a signatory of various charters including the Publisher Accessibility Action Group (PAAG) Charter and the Workplace Pride declaration (Declaration of Amsterdam) for an LGBT inclusive workplace.

Programs and offerings

Offerings include industry-leading journals such as The Lancet, Joule, and Cell; digital platforms like ScienceDirect and Scopus; and AI-powered tools such as LeapSpace, ClinicalKey AI, and Sherpath AI. The organization also provides research management and productivity tools including SciVal, Pure, and Reaxys.