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Sustainability Compliance for Fishing & Outdoor Brands

Case Studies

Case Studies

Real brands.
Measurable results.

From $80K in annual energy savings to Walmart Giga Guru status — here's what happens when fishing and outdoor brands take sustainability seriously.

$430K+ in cost reductions Dozens at carbon neutrality Walmart Giga Guru achieved 50+ brands since 2016

Client Results

What we've built together.

Every engagement starts with a clear business case. These four brands chose to act — and the results speak for themselves.

01

Zero Waste · Customer Loyalty · Brand Reputation

RepYourWater

Enhances brand reputation, increases customer loyalty, and achieves zero waste operations

Zero waste achieved 16.9% loyalty increase Enhanced brand reputation

"We have loved working with Emerger Strategies to help us measure and improve our sustainability performance — including helping us communicate the difference we are making, which has significantly increased our customer loyalty."

Corinne & Garrison Doctor — Co-Owners, RepYourWater
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16.9% Increase in customer loyalty
from credible sustainability initiatives
Zero Waste operations achieved
↑ Rep Brand reputation enhanced

02

Solar · Cost Reduction · GHG Emissions

Z-Man Fishing Products

Reduces costs and carbon footprint with strategic solar installation at headquarters

$80K annual savings Reduced carbon footprint Stronger business case

"Rick helped steer us towards installing solar at our headquarters, which has saved us about $80,000 per year on our power bill while also reducing our greenhouse gas emissions. I would recommend Emerger Strategies to any business who wants guidance on how to make the business case for sustainability."

Daniel Nussbaum — CEO, Z-Man Fishing Products
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$80K In annual energy savings
from solar installation
↓ GHG Greenhouse gas emissions reduced
ROI+ Business case proven for sustainability

03

REI Compliance · Cost Reduction · Climate Strategy

Crazy Creek Products

Improves retailer relationships, reduces costs, avoids compliance mistakes, and reduces carbon footprint

REI standards met Science-based targets set Climate Action Plan built

"Emerger Strategies has been an incredible partner for Crazy Creek. They've helped us comply with our REI Product Impact Standards and OIA's Climate Action Corp requirements by measuring GHG emissions, setting science-based targets, and creating a Climate Action Plan."

Karson Bagby — Co-Owner, Crazy Creek Products
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REI ✓ Product Impact Standards met
OIA Climate Action Corp compliant
SBTs Science-based targets established
↓ CO₂ Carbon footprint reduced

04

Walmart · Revenue Growth · GHG Reporting

Blue Sky

Increases revenue, achieves Walmart Giga Guru status, and reduces carbon footprint

Walmart Giga Guru achieved Revenue increased CDP, THESIS & Gigaton reporting

"Emerger Strategies has been vital in helping us exceed our sustainability goals. With their comprehensive approach, we have been able to take our reporting to the next level — improving our scorecards for CDP, THESIS, and Project Gigaton reporting cycles."

Carrie Orr — Sr. Director of Production & Compliance, Blue Sky
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Giga
Guru
Walmart Giga Guru status achieved
via Emerger's compliance system
↑ Rev Revenue growth from retailer compliance
CDP ✓ Reporting improved across all cycles
$430K+
In client operating cost reductions delivered
Dozens
Of brands helped to achieve carbon neutrality
Giga Guru
Walmart status achieved for Blue Sky
50+
Fishing & outdoor brands served since 2016

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the next case study.

In 30 minutes, we'll assess your current sustainability position and show you exactly where the gaps — and the opportunities — are.

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