[10][4] Vicky Williams became the CEO of Emerald Publishing in 2018, replacing Richard Bevan, who took over Howard's role of Executive Chairman.

[12] In 2007, Emerald acquired a programme of Management and Social Science book serials, series and monographs from Elsevier.

Sixty percent of responding academics said their institution had taken steps to promote inclusivity in their work environment.

Ninety percent believed that greater inclusion could improve academia by promoting different ways of thinking.

Emerald withdrew their sponsorship in November 2021, following an alleged racism scandal involving the Yorkshire County Cricket Club.