At Emerger Strategies, we believe that protecting public lands isn’t just an environmental responsibility — it’s also essential to building sustainable businesses and thriving communities. Today, we’re calling on our network of fishing and outdoor brands, sustainability leaders, and conservation-minded individuals to take action on an urgent issue: the future of the Roadless Rule. What…
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Why Brands that Invest in Sustainability Win More Loyal Customers
In today’s marketplace, customer loyalty isn’t won through price or product alone. More than ever, consumers are making purchasing decisions based on a brand’s values—especially when it comes to sustainability. According to recent research, over 70% of consumers prefer to buy from brands that take environmental and social responsibility seriously. That’s not just a trend;…
How Nature Makes Us Healthier, Happier & Smarter with Dr. Susan Johnson from Nature at Work
What if the key to healthier people, stronger communities, and more resilient businesses was right outside our window? In the latest episode of The Sustainable Angler podcast, I sit down with Dr. Susan Johnson, founder of Nature at Work, a statewide South Carolina initiative built on the belief that healthier people and healthier places are…
How Sustainability, Sales, and Marketing Work Together to Drive Growth for Fishing & Outdoor Brands
Why Fishing & Outdoor Brands Partner with Emerger Strategies After working at two failed sustainability startups (biodiesel manufacturing & green building software), I realized that sustainability for the sake of sustainability is not enough. Sustainability must make business sense, and I have taken this approach since launching Emerger Strategies in 2016. Rather than just measuring…
Sustainability That Sells: Win More Retail Shelf Space
In today’s competitive marketplace, landing — and keeping — retail shelf space is more challenging than ever. Retail buyers are under increasing pressure from investors, regulators, and customers to ensure the products they stock are more environmentally-friendly and socially equitable. That means brands that can prove their environmental and social performance are not just doing…
Why Waste = Squandered Corporate Assets (And How Your Business Can Stop Losing Money)
In nature, there is no such thing as waste. Every fallen leaf enriches the soil. Every drop of water returns to the cycle. Yet in business, we’ve created a system where valuable materials and resources are routinely thrown away—costing companies money, time, and opportunity. At Emerger Strategies, we help fishing and outdoor brands see waste…