Building a sustainable publishing business is about more than being conscious of the environment. The framework of ESG demands that sustainability is explored through a wider lens, with climate and net-zero goals forming part of a wider strategic approach that encompasses everything from equality, diversity and inclusion to ethical behaviours and financial stability. Here, our panel of experts look at the practical ways publishers can embed sustainable decision-making within their businesses, balancing the need to do what’s good for business with the need to do good for people and the planet.