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…
Category: ESG
New Podcast Episode: The Power of Honest Sustainability Storytelling with Ali Wines
At Emerger Strategies, we believe that effective sustainability communication is essential to building trust, avoiding greenwashing, and aligning with customer values. That’s why I am excited to share the latest episode of The Sustainable Angler podcast featuring Ali Wines, founder of Uncommon Ground Communications. In this powerful conversation, Ali shares her unique journey—from practicing law…
Simplifying Zero Waste: How Emerger Strategies Helps Your Business Reduce Waste and Boost Profits
What Is Zero Waste—and Why Should Your Business Care? At its core, Zero Waste means designing and managing products and processes to systematically avoid and eliminate waste, rather than treating it after it’s created. It’s about shifting from a linear “take-make-waste” economy to a circular one where materials are continuously reused. For businesses, this is…
The Business Case for Sustainability for Fishing & Outdoor Brands
In today’s rapidly evolving market, fishing and outdoor brands face increasing pressure to improve their sustainability performance—from consumers, retailers, regulators, investors, and even their own employees. But while sustainability is often seen as an altruistic imperative, it’s just as important to understand it as a strategic business advantage. At Emerger Strategies, we believe the most…
Simplifying Sustainability: Emerger Strategies’ Assessment, Plan & Report Package
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…
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…