In 2016, I started Emerger Strategies with a simple bet: that the brands making the gear we love could also help protect the places we love — and that doing right by the fish could make them stronger businesses, not just better-intentioned ones. Ten years later, I’m still betting on that. And I’ve got a…
Category: Carbon Footprint
Tier 2 Suppliers, Bluesign Certification, and Why Sustainability Should Be Called Business Excellence — A Conversation with Kevin Myette
I am a sustainability nerd, and I find the history of the sustainability movement fascinating, which is why I am thrilled to have had the opportunity to interview 40-year outdoor industry veteran, Kevin Myette on the latest episode of The Sustainable Angler podcast. The Outdoor Industry’s Sustainability Origin Story Starts in 2006 In this episode,…
Laws of Nature for Sustainable Business, Part 3: Laws of Ecology
Welcome to the Laws of Nature for Sustainable Business blog series! The purpose of this blog series is to connect the Laws of Nature with emerging sustainability-related regulations, such as: EPR for Packaging, Climate-Related Disclosures, and PFAS bans so that business leaders understand that there isn’t anything political about science, it’s just the way things are, and…
“Action Is the Antidote to Despair” with Charlotte Ward: Building Political Will for Climate Solutions with Citizens’ Climate Lobby
These days, it can feel a bit depressing when thinking about the world my children will be inheriting, especially when you take into account that the affects of climate change are already here. For example, sea level rise is happening in real-time here in Charleston, SC, more frequent and intense storms are increasingly common and…
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…
5 Sustainability Trends Outdoor and Fishing Brands Can’t Afford to Ignore
In today’s marketplace, sustainability is no longer optional—it’s a business imperative. Outdoor and fishing brands are under increasing pressure from customers, retailers, and regulators to prove they are reducing their environmental impact. The brands that lead on sustainability are not only protecting the planet but also building customer loyalty, reducing costs, and gaining a competitive…