Purpose-Led Publishing is a coalition of three publishers in the field of physical sciences: AIP Publishing, the American Physical Society and IOP Publishing.
Together, as publishers that will always put purpose above profit, we have defined a set of industry standards that underpin high-quality, ethical scholarly communications.
We are proudly declaring that science is our only shareholder.
Invest 100% of our funds back into science
Publish only the content that genuinely adds to scientific knowledge
Ensure our terms are reasonable
Put research integrity ahead of profit
Admit our errors and set them right
Relinquish our not-for-profit status
Have shareholders for whom we put profit above purpose
Purpose-Led Publishing (PLP) members AIP Publishing, the American Physical Society, and IOP Publishing are hosting multiple satellite sites for the 2025 APS Global Physics Summit. In an era where the global exchange of scientific knowledge is more critical than ever, these sites will be local, online extensions of the Global Physics Summit, making the event more accessible for all. Through these sites, scientists around the world will be able to directly engage with the cutting-edge discussions and collaborations happening in Anaheim, CA, in March 2025.
Find out moreAIP Publishing, the American Physical Society, and IOP Publishing have joined forces to create Purpose-Led Publishing (PLP), a new coalition with a promise to always put purpose above profit.
Find out moreWe are united by our not-for-profit status, with all the funds made from publishing going back into the research ecosystem. Our collective contributions support the physical science community globally through a range of initiatives, including educational training and mentorship programmes, and awards and grants — all geared toward making science accessible and inclusive to everyone.
Rachael Harper, Head of Marketing Communications, IOP Publishing: Rachael.harper@ioppublishing.org
Sara Girard, Head of Marketing and Communications, AIP Publishing: sgirard@aip.org
Anna Torres, Head of Strategic Communications, American Physical Society: torres@aps.org