In today’s marketplace, retailers are increasingly asking suppliers to provide greenhouse gas emissions (carbon footprint) data for their operations, products, and packaging. This shift is driven by the fact that the effects of climate change (wildfires, droughts, sea-level rise) are happening in real-time and the climate science states that we must halve global greenhouse gas…
Mending the Line Blog
Webinar Recording: The Business Case for Sustainability with AFTCO, Yeti, & Z-Man Fishing Products
Emerger Strategies Moderates Panel Discussion with Industry Leaders I am grateful for the opportunity to work with the American Sportfishing Association by moderating a panel discussion on the business case for sustainability, with industry leaders from AFTCO, Yeti, and Z-Man Fishing Products. Through our Sustainability Education + Training Services, Emerger Strategies works with member-organizations by…
What’s New with the REI Product Impact Standards (version 3.2) in 2025?
And How Emerger Strategies Can Help Your Brand Exceed REI’s Sustainability Expectations If you are one of REI’s suppliers, or if you are a brand that has hopes of one day seeing your product on REI shelves, you should be familiar with REI’s Product Impact Standards. REI updated their standards at the end of 2023…
Sustainable Packaging with Josh Jenkins from Scientific Anglers
In today’s episode of The Sustainable Angler, I’m joined by Josh Jenkins, Research and Development Manager for Scientific Anglers, and we dive into an important topic: sustainable packaging. We’ll discuss the innovative steps Scientific Anglers has taken to reduce its environmental impact, the challenges and opportunities in moving toward more sustainable materials, and what this…
Navigating Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for Packaging Regulations Webinar
At Emerger Strategies, we simplify sustainability for our clients, ensuring they understand how to measure and improve their environmental performance while making a strong business case for sustainability. That’s why we were thrilled to partner with the American Sportfishing Association (ASA) to create the ASA Sustainability Toolkit and a corresponding educational webinar series focused on…
EPR for Packaging Laws (and Fees) Take Effect in 2025. Is Your Brand Ready?
Key Deadlines & How Emerger Strategies Can Help Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) laws are reshaping the packaging landscape in the United States, putting more responsibility on brands to manage the lifecycle of their products and packaging. These laws aim to reduce waste and environmental impact by requiring producers (brands) to finance the collection, recycling, and…