In today’s marketplace, retailers are increasingly asking suppliers to provide greenhouse gas emissions (carbon footprint) data for their operations, products, and packaging. This shift is driven by the fact that the effects of climate change (wildfires, droughts, sea-level rise) are happening in real-time and the climate science states that we must halve global greenhouse gas…
Category: Climate Change
Webinar Recording: The Business Case for Sustainability with AFTCO, Yeti, & Z-Man Fishing Products
Emerger Strategies Moderates Panel Discussion with Industry Leaders I am grateful for the opportunity to work with the American Sportfishing Association by moderating a panel discussion on the business case for sustainability, with industry leaders from AFTCO, Yeti, and Z-Man Fishing Products. Through our Sustainability Education + Training Services, Emerger Strategies works with member-organizations by…
What’s New with the REI Product Impact Standards (version 3.2) in 2025?
And How Emerger Strategies Can Help Your Brand Exceed REI’s Sustainability Expectations If you are one of REI’s suppliers, or if you are a brand that has hopes of one day seeing your product on REI shelves, you should be familiar with REI’s Product Impact Standards. REI updated their standards at the end of 2023…
What Brands Need to Know About The Climate Label
And How Emerger Strategies Can Guide Your Brand to Certification In today’s marketplace, sustainability certifications are becoming more critical for brands aiming to demonstrate their social & environmental commitment and meet the increasing number of sustainability-related regulations, demand from retailers, as well as the growing consumer demand for transparency. As a result, The Change Climate…
Meeting the Product Impact Standards: REI’s Sustainability Expectations for Brands
As sustainability takes center stage in the business world, outdoor retail giant REI is setting a bold example by requiring its brand partners to align with comprehensive sustainability expectations. REI’s Product Impact Standards provide a roadmap for brands to enhance their environmental and social responsibility while meeting the needs of consumers who are increasingly supporting…
15 Questions Brands Must Answer to Sell to Walmart: A Guide to Navigating Supplier Sustainability Assessments
In today’s marketplace, sustainability isn’t just a nice-to-have—it’s a must-have, especially for brands looking to partner with big-box retailers like Walmart. With increasing pressure from consumers and regulators, Walmart has been at the forefront of integrating sustainability into its supply chain, that started with its Supplier Sustainability Assessment, which as created in 2009. Walmart’s 2009…