The Article Processing Charge (APC) for papers accepted for publication after peer-review in Highlights of Sustainability is 1000.00 EUR, plus local Value Added Tax (VAT) or Local Tax when applicable.

Open Access publishing ensures that all content is immediately available to everyone free of charge. All papers published in Highlights of Sustainability are in full open access format. APCs are collected to finance journal management, the entire publication and archiving process, including peer-review, copy-editing, typesetting, website hosting, and long-term archiving.

Reviewers who submit high-quality review reports in a timely manner will receive discount vouchers. These vouchers can be used to obtain a reduced APC.