Helping You Turn Sustainability Into Sales At Emerger Strategies, we believe sustainability isn’t just the right thing to do—it’s also good business. That’s why we’re excited to announce our new Sustainability Sales & Marketing Services designed specifically for outdoor and fishing brands. If your company is investing in sustainability but struggling to communicate those efforts…
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The Rise of Sustainability Regulations: Climate-Related Disclosures with James Pollack of Marten Law
The regulatory landscape is shifting — fast. And for fishing and outdoor brands, understanding how to respond to new climate-related disclosure laws is no longer optional — it’s essential. On the latest episode of The Sustainable Angler podcast, host I sit down with James Pollack, environmental attorney at Marten Law, to unpack the implications of…
The Business Case for Measuring and Reducing Carbon Footprint for Fishing and Outdoor Brands
As the effects of climate change become more visible in our rivers, oceans, and forests, fishing and outdoor brands have an urgent—and strategic—opportunity to lead. Measuring and reducing your greenhouse gas emissions, also known as your carbon footprint, isn’t just good for the planet; it’s good for your brand, your bottom line, and the long-term…
Upcoming Climate Disclosure Laws in California: What Fishing & Outdoor Brands Need to Know About SB 253, SB 261 & AB 1305
California is raising the bar on climate transparency, and if your fishing or outdoor brand does business in the Golden State—or plans to—new laws like SB 253, SB 261, and AB 1305 could soon impact your operations, your reporting responsibilities, and your brand reputation. But here’s the good news: Emerger Strategies is here to help…
The Rise of Sustainability Regulations: Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) with James Pollack
As sustainability regulations continue to grow in complexity and urgency, one policy stands out for its direct impact on fishing, outdoor, and apparel brands: Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for packaging and textiles. In the latest episode of The Sustainable Angler, I am joined by James Pollack, an environmental attorney at Marten Law who helps top…
Sustainable Packaging Solutions for Fishing & Outdoor Brands: Meeting Regulatory and Consumer Demand
As Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regulations continue to take hold across the U.S. and globally, fishing and outdoor brands are under growing pressure to improve the sustainability of their packaging. At the same time, consumers are demanding eco-friendly, low-impact packaging from the brands they love and trust. At Emerger Strategies, we help small- to medium-sized…