By: Emma Abrams It’s summer, and vacation may be on your mind. Unfortunately, everyone’s summer vacation has a larger impact than you may think. The tourism industry has a huge global impact: tourism accounts for about 8% of global greenhouse gas emissions and about 10% of global GDP. On top of that, tourism is often…
Category: Climate Change
RepYourWater Releases 2022 Sustainability Report
RepYourWater was one of our very first clients, and I am super proud of what we have accomplished since we started working together in 2016. Corinne and Garrison are as authentic as any two people I have met, and every sustainability initiative they have executed has been done for no other reason than because it’s…
Amazon will ask supply chain to report emissions starting in 2024. Is your business ready?
Over the last few years, retailers like Walmart, Target and REI have begun to require their suppliers to report on their company’s carbon footprint and set science-based targets for emissions reductions, amongst other sustainability/climate-related disclosures. Beginning in 2024, Amazon will do the same. Is your business ready? Here’s a couple of key takeaways: “First, Amazon hopes to use its size and scale…
What are Scope 3 Emissions and why are they important?
By: Emma Abrams You may have seen this image before- a basic breakdown of the 3 scopes of greenhouse gas emissions. Scope 1 emissions are direct emissions from stationary combustion, like burning natural gas to heat your office, or mobile combustion, like fuels used by a company truck. Scope 2 emissions are the indirect emissions…
Environmental Efforts Paying off for Z-Man® Fishing
Leading tackle company’s conservation commitment moves toward carbon neutrality, zero waste and healthy fisheries Emerger Strategies is proud to work with clients like Z-Man Fishing and they have truly taken a leadership position in the fishing tackle industry when it comes to sustainability. The first step of Z-Man’s sustainability journey began by us conducting a…
Proposed SEC Rules on Climate Disclosure: what does it mean for business?
By: Emma Abrams In 2022, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) proposed new rules on the climate disclosures required of publicly traded companies. These new rules would require registrants to report the following: The inclusion of Scope 3 emissions in required reporting is the biggest change from current requirements. Reporting scope 3 is essential,…
