In today’s marketplace, sustainability isn’t a “nice-to-have”—it’s a business imperative. Whether you’re aiming to meet retailer ESG requirements, reduce your environmental footprint, or simply improve operational efficiency, having a clear sustainability roadmap is essential. At Emerger Strategies, we specialize in helping small to medium-sized businesses—particularly fishing and outdoor brands—simplify sustainability and make it profitable. Our…
Category: Carbon Footprint
How Outsourcing Our Sustainability Consulting Services Saves You Money
Let’s face it: sustainability is no longer a “nice-to-have” — it’s a business imperative. Your employees want to work for companies that align with their values; your customers are demanding more sustainable products and packaging; and regulators are increasingly requiring more transparency related to GHG emissions, packaging, and PFAS. Whether you’re navigating new retailer requirements,…
Sustainability Isn’t Just for Patagonia: How Small Brands Can Lead Too
When people think about sustainability in the outdoor industry, Patagonia often takes the spotlight—and rightly so. They’ve pioneered environmental responsibility in business and have proven that doing good is also good for business. If it wasn’t for Patagonia, I would have never started Emerger Strategies in the first place. After reading Let My People Go…
5 of the Most Common Retailer Sustainability Assessment Questions: Is your Brand Ready?
More and more retailers are requiring their suppliers to complete sustainability assessments. Whether you’re selling to Walmart, REI, Target, or other major retailers, your brand will likely need to report on key environmental and social metrics. These assessments help measure sustainability performance and ensure that products align with retailer goals for reducing greenhouse gas emissions,…
Case Study: Helping Crazy Creek Meet REI Product Impact Standards Requirements While Reducing Costs & GHG Emissions
At Emerger Strategies, we work with fishing and outdoor brands to measure & improve their sustainability performance, all while boosting profits. We are proud to present this case study demonstrating how our partnership with Crazy Creek has helped them meet REI Product Impact Standards’ while also finding ways to reduce costs and greenhouse gas emissions….
Why Retailers Like REI & Walmart Want You to Measure Sustainability—And How It Helps You Win More Business
If you’re a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) in the fishing or outdoor industries, you’ve likely noticed that major retailers like REI, Walmart, and Target are requiring brands to measure and improve their sustainability performance. These demands can feel overwhelming, especially if you lack a full-time sustainability team or don’t know where to start. However,…